Vanessa Leone is a seasoned Movement Therapist and Exercise Scientist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. She is known as a hybrid trainer, delivering a quality presenting experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the world and presenting at International Fitness Conferences. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER. Vanessa is the founder of the education brand, The Movement Faculty, co-founder of Exercise to Experience and a Master Trainer and Educator for Technogym.

Takeaways

- Hypermobility is having more range of motion in the joints than normal and can lead to joint instability and increased risk of injuries.

- There is a connection between hypermobility, autoimmune conditions, and neurodivergence, with neurodivergent individuals being more likely to have hypermobility.

- Hypermobility can contribute to issues like prolapse, gastrointestinal problems, and TMJ due to the laxity of fascia and altered proprioception.

- Body awareness, proper strength and stability training, and individualized approaches are crucial for managing hypermobility and preventing injuries.

- Fitness professionals should test for hypermobility, understand the impact on the pelvic floor and fascia, and provide tailored strategies and exercises for clients with hypermobility.



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IG: @vlmovementtherapist  

IG: @themovementfaculty

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