{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman","title":"Exercise and Strong Skin: Are Calluses a Problem or Essential for Strength?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4109,"description":"Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram explore skin strength, focusing on what a callus is, how calluses form on the hands and feet, and how it affects circulation. They also discuss the pros and cons of calluses, comparing them to a weight belt for your skin—reinforcing, protecting, and ultimately enabling your body to do more.\nThey share personal stories—from rowing and kayaking to gardening—highlighting how it's often skin, not muscles, that limits activity. Katy also chats with Karri Bowen-Poole, founder of Smart Playrooms, about designing home spaces that promote hanging, build skin strength, and support kids’ physical and cognitive development. They cover equipment ideas, dynamic home design tips, and draw inspiration from Ninja Warrior athletes.\nEnhanced Show Notes & Full Transcript \nCHAPTERS \n00:04:30 - The Dynamic Collective \n00:08:20 - What is a Callus? And the Listener Question on calluses & circulation brought to you by Sweet Skins \n00:22:30 - Updated insights about the Callus, skin strength and its relationship to whole-body movement  \n00:35:25 - Skin Tissue and Thoughtful Progression\n00:42:00 - Interview with Karri Bowen-Poole, founder of Smart Playrooms\n\nBOOKS & RESEARCH PAPERS\nMove Your DNA by Katy Bowman\nSimple Steps to Foot Pain Relief by Katy Bowman\nCallus Formation by Kim et al (2010)\nBlood Flow In The Skin in relation to temperature and pressure by J Petrofsky (2012)\nFoot Callus and Tactile Sensitivity by Holowka et al (2019) - Daniel Lieberman group\nCONNECT, MOVE & LEARN\nJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses\nTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days!\n\nMADE POSSIBLE BY OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS:\nPeluva, Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for walking and higher impact activities. Take 15% off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENT\nVenn Design, beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office\nSmart Playrooms, design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home, take 10% off monkey bars, rock...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/U5WxhJlsGPWey1xfDiO0g7h2Z2IvcHpraZq7vVUBMGg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI4MjA1LzE2NDQz/NDkzMjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}