{"podcast":{"title":"Huberman Lab","slug":"huberman-lab-7814519","podcast_index_feed_id":7814519,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6951918/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/huberman-lab--6951918","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/252d6e36c8f4eb0f5787ef52655a6817.jpg","author":"Mewil","episode_count":425,"summary":"Huberman Lab: Science-Based Protocols We discuss neuroscience and how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. 🧪 GET THE DAILY PROTOCOL: Access the full list of supplements, habit trackers, and scientific charts mentioned in today’s episode here: 👉 https://goo.su/VOTEb (Essential visual aids for your health optimization)","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:57.776053+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/huberman-lab-7814519"},"episode":{"title":"Essentials: Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols","slug":"essentials-improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols","published_at":"2026-06-18T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/huberman-lab-7814519/essentials-improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/huberman-lab-7814519","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/essentials-improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols--72575199","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72575199/scim2453607831.mp3","summary":"In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology of flexibility and discuss the organ systems that shape range of motion and limb flexibility. I also discuss different types of stretching, which methods are most effective, and practical tools for timing stretching relative to exercise. Finally, I provide specific protocols for how intensely and how often to stretch to maximize flexibility, support exercise performance, and offset age-related losses of flexibility. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Flexibility (00:00:22) Muscle, Nerves & Connective Tissue; Range of Motion (00:03:16) Golgi Tendon Organs, Load Sensing (00:04:41) von Economo Neurons, Body Discomfort, Stretch Relaxation (00:11:11) Sponsor: LMNT (00:12:43) Types of Stretching: Dynamic, Ballistic, Static & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) (00:15:43) Tool: Static Stretching Protocol, Frequency (00:18:33) Warming Up for Stretching, Exercise (00:20:37) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:21:55) Static Stretching & Aging (00:22:18) Tool: Anderson Method, Feeling the Stretch (00:23:44) Low Intensity Stretching, Tool: \"Micro-Stretching\" (00:27:22) Should You Stretch Before Exercise? (00:29:01) Sponsor: AG1 (00:30:20) Insula, Pain Tolerance & Yoga (00:35:10) Recap of Stretching Protocols Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 🧬 DOWNLOAD THE PDF SUMMARY: Don't miss the specific dosages and timing protocols discussed today. Get the full visual guide and supplement breakdown here: 👇 https://goo.su/VOTEb Verified Science Resources.","meta_description":"In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology of flexibility and discuss the organ systems that shape range of motion and limb flexibilit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/huberman-lab-7814519/episodes/essentials-improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/huberman-lab-7814519/essentials-improve-flexibility-with-research-supported-stretching-protocols.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}