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The Making of Bendy & Badass with Libby & Becca Lee

The Making of Bendy & Badass with Libby & Becca Lee

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In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley is joined by strength and conditioning coach Becca Lee to discuss their collborative innovative strength training class 'Bendy and Badass,' designed specifically for people with hypermobility syndromes.

They share their journey in developing the class, discuss the unique challenges faced by hypermobile individuals, and explain effective strategies and exercises used to help participants build strength and improve quality of life. The conversation also highlights the importance of slow, controlled movements, personalized programming, and the significance of community support within the class setting.

Highlights of this episode include:

00:35 Meet Becca Lee: Strength and Conditioning Coach

01:03 The Journey to Bendy and Badass

01:23 Becca's Coaching Philosophy

03:28 Libby's Personal Training Experience

12:59 The Birth of Bendy and Badass Class

14:23 Class Structure and Community Impact

16:14 Exercise Selection and Programming

23:10 Dumbbells and Progressive Loading

23:34 Four-Week Programming Cycle

28:36 Importance of Slow and Controlled Movements

34:11 Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

40:57 Community and Individual Progress

46:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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