In this episode of the Pain Free Athlete Podcast, host Dana Jones speaks with Jennifer Schwartz, a neuromuscular therapy expert, about her journey in fitness and injury recovery. They discuss the importance of muscle activation techniques, the role of hydration and isometrics in recovery, and the need for a holistic approach to fitness that includes emotional well-being. Jennifer emphasizes the significance of feet in athletic performance and shares practical tips for managing joint pain and mobility. The conversation highlights the importance of self-directed fitness and enjoying the process for long-term success.Jennifer's Bio:Jennifer Schwartz fell in love with strength training at age 16, but suffered multiple knee injuries as a competitive athlete. Because of this, she developed a curiosity for fusing athletics and fitness - eventually moving on to stoke that passion boundlessly. Jennifer spent the last 10 years of her career working holistically with the integrating recovery, fitness and the neuromuscular therapy into her practice. Her passion for the nervous system stemmed from her desire to save it from the degeneration that ALS takes from individuals like her mother, Joan Kelly.Jennifer achieved her Master of Science in Health Management, is a published author for licensed medical professionals and became the Creator and director of injury prevention and fitness program for Alexandria Soccer Association 2013-2019. Over the years since then, she has helped hundreds of athletes in the studio, on the field and remotely with her virtual educational content with their goals of moving without pain and achieving their fitness goals to their fullest potential. Websites:* jennifersimoneschwartz.com* impactyourfitness.net Podcast:* Think Fit. Be Fit. Social Media:* Instagram* FacebookDana’s Links:⁠⁠https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠10 Day Journaling Journey⁠⁠Podcast Disclaimer:The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. As always, users should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition that they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.