{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3368: Improving Thoracic Mobility: Why It’s Crucial + Exercises To Do by Eric Leija on Improving Mobility","slug":"3368-improving-thoracic-mobility-why-it-s-crucial-exercises-to-do-by-eric-leija-on-improving-mobility","published_at":"2026-04-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3368-improving-thoracic-mobility-why-it-s-crucial-exercises-to-do-by-eric-leija-on-improving-mobility","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4392842592.mp3?updated=1775654604","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4392842592.mp3?updated=1775654604","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3368: Eric Leija explains why thoracic mobility is a missing piece in most fitness routines and how improving it can enhance posture, breathing, and overall movement quality. By restoring flexibility in the spine, you can move more efficiently, reduce injury risk, and unlock better performance in both workouts and daily life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ericleija.com/improving-spinal-mobility-why-its-crucial-exercises-to-do/ Quotes to ponder: \"Because the spine is designed to be flexible, it can move through various planes simultaneously.\" \"Proper posture can help reduce pressure on your knees and lower back, which can help ease joint pain and/or inflammation.\" \"If your spine is stiff, like wood, it has a higher likelihood of breaking during an impact. Instead, if it is bendy, like bamboo, it is less likely to break under force.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":648,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3368-improving-thoracic-mobility-why-it-s-crucial-exercises-to-do-by-eric-leija-on-improving-mobility/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3368-improving-thoracic-mobility-why-it-s-crucial-exercises-to-do-by-eric-leija-on-improving-mobility.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}