Built to Move by Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett Summary
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In "Built to Move," mobility experts Kelly and Juliet Starrett reveal ten essential habits transforming how we live in our bodies. Endorsed by Whole30's Melissa Urban as "revolutionary," this guide offers a 21-day roadmap to freedom from pain that Olympic athletes swear by. What's your mobility score?
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The Movement Crisis: How We Lost Our Natural Design
Your body is literally built to move, yet modern life has you functioning at a fraction of your potential. Think about it - when was the last time you sat cross-legged on the floor, or squatted comfortably? These fundamental human positions have largely vanished from Western life, with devastating consequences for our health and longevity. Physical therapists Kelly and Juliet Starrett discovered this truth dramatically during the 2000 World Rafting Championships in Chile. When Kelly's team flipped their raft in dangerous rapids due to poor preparation, they were rescued by Juliet's better-prepared women's team - a powerful lesson that you can't bypass the basics, whether in rafting or maintaining your body. Through decades working with Olympic athletes, military personnel, and everyday people suffering from pain, the Starretts uncovered something remarkable: the key to resolving chronic pain, improving energy, and extending healthy lifespan isn't found in complex workout regimens or expensive supplements. It's in reclaiming the fundamental movement patterns we've abandoned.
The Ten Vital Signs: A New Framework for Movement Health
The Floor Connection: Our Forgotten Foundation
The Breathing Revolution: More Than Just Survival
Unlocking Hip Extension: The Missing Movement
Walking: The Miracle Movement
Movement as Medicine: The Path Forward
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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