Just Fly Performance Podcast

519: Liz Gleadle on Elastic Strength and the Art of Movement

Just Fly Performance Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, Liz Gleadle shares insights about rhythm, throwing, emotional training, and the deeper human elements of performance. She discusses how hanging, rings, dance, breath, sound, and object-based play shaped her understanding of movement, coordination, and javelin technique. They also explore strength training, elasticity, gratitude, coaching energy, cultural rhythm, and how athletes can learn to move with more joy, confidence, reverence, and authentic physical expression.

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