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Exercise and Strong Skin: Are Calluses a Problem or Essential for Strength?
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- Sep 10, 2025
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Summary
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. They 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. Enhanced Show Notes & Full Transcript CHAPTERS 00:04:30 - The Dynamic Collective 00:08:20 - What is a Callus? And the Listener Question on calluses & circulation brought to you by Sweet Skins 00:22:30 - Updated insights about the Callus, skin strength and its relationship to whole-body movement 00:35:25 - Skin Tissue and Thoughtful Progression 00:42:00 - Interview with Karri Bowen-Poole, founder of Smart Playrooms BOOKS & RESEARCH PAPERS Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief by Katy Bowman Callus Formation by Kim et al (2010) Blood Flow In The Skin in relation to temperature and pressure by J Petrofsky (2012) Foot Callus and Tactile Sensitivity by Holowka et al (2019) - Daniel Lieberman group CONNECT, MOVE & LEARN Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days! MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS: Peluva , Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for walking and higher impact activities. Take 15% off with code NUTRITIOUSMOVEMENT Venn Design , bea…