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Bendy & Strong Podcast

Annie Short
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Strength Training
Fitness Coaching
MCAS
Personal Training
Pilates
Chronic Illness In Fitness
Fascia
Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Disability Representation
POTS
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Hypermobile Lifting Club
Posture
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Hypermobility
Post-Activation Potentiation
Technique
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Joint Pain

This podcast is all about strength training with joint hypermobility. Hosted by Annie Short, powerlifter, bodybuilder & coach with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome/joint hypermobility.

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In this episode of the Bendy & Strong podcast I sit down with Gia from The Hypermobile Lifting Club to answer your questions and chat about hypermobile training. 

Topics we covered:

• What's going on in our training

• How long do ... more

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In this episode of the Bendy & Strong Podcast, I have guest Shant Rahman on to discuss posture.

Some topics we cover:

- Destigmatising posture

- Is there such thing as "good" or "bad" posture?

- When is "anterior pelvic tilt" an UN... more

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Research literacy is SO important - both for navigating the world with hypermobility, and when navigating the current online/social media space. 

Research literacy is the ability to find research, read it, understand it, critically... more

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In this podcast, I sit down with Jade Barclay and Rouha Granfar to discuss their recent publication: Fascia as a Regulatory System in Health and Disease. This paper serves as a one-stop-shop for familiarising yourself with fascia. S... more

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Jade Barclay
Author on Fascia as a Regulatory System in Health and Disease paper; clinician/researcher
Fascia research community
Episode: Author Chat: Fascia as a regulatory system in health and disease w/ Jade Barclay & Rouha Granfar Pt1
Rouha Granfar
Author on Fascia as a Regulatory System in Health and Disease paper; clinician/researcher
Fascia research community
Episode: Author Chat: Fascia as a regulatory system in health and disease w/ Jade Barclay & Rouha Granfar Pt1
Shant Rahman
Rehab specialist with a focus on SIJ dysfunction and hypermobility
Unspecified clinic/independent practitioner
Episode: My SIJ subluxed after training - here's what we did [w/ guest Shant Rahman]
Sheena Cuccia
Fitness trainer, Pilates instructor, and strength coach, deeply committed to working with people who have exercise adaptations due to Ehlers-Danlos.
Episode: Ep13 - Becoming a Coach w/ Ehlers-Danlos: Being the Change We Needed | w/ guest SHEENA CUCCIA

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Annie Short
Host of the show, powerlifter/coach with hypermobility/Ehlers-Danlos syndrome; leads content on safe training, warm-ups, and progressive loading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Thank you! Most helpful eds podcast I’ve found

    Such a great podcast, so grateful for all your advice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coletteartist
    Germanya year ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you for putting into words what it feels like to try to strength train with EDS/hypermobility and for sharing your experience. I hope you continue because this podcast is really unique and so inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MH8377
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Unique, inspiring approach to strength training and community
Clear, empathetic coaching voice helps with consistency and safety
Practical guidance for training with EDS/hypermobility
Content balance between science and real-world coaching is very helpful

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How do I find a coach who understands hypermobility? Q&A w/ Gia from The Hypermobile Lifting Club
Q: How to find or communicate with a coach who understands hypermobility?
Look for coaches who are willing to learn, listen, and adapt; educate clinicians or coaches when needed, rely on recommendations, and build a support network/community to advocate for yourself.
How do I find a coach who understands hypermobility? Q&A w/ Gia from The Hypermobile Lifting Club
Q: If bracing triggers MCAS or POTS, how can you brace safely for leg or heavy exercises?
Avoid extreme pressure during flares; use a lighter, slightly pressurized breath approach, modify exercises (e.g., Smith Machine squats), and slowly reintroduce bracing as symptoms allow.
How do I find a coach who understands hypermobility? Q&A w/ Gia from The Hypermobile Lifting Club
Q: How can you reduce strain on wrists when lifting?
Use wrist bracing or wraps, strengthen forearm flexors (e.g., farmer's carries), and adjust cues or choose alternative exercises to keep wrists neutral when needed.
How do I find a coach who understands hypermobility? Q&A w/ Gia from The Hypermobile Lifting Club
Q: How long should someone do foundational work before starting to lift weights?
Foundational stability work should come first, especially for beginners or those returning from pain; start with stability for 1–4 weeks as a gauge, then progress to small gym training as symptoms ease, and treat stability work as a warm-up or activation as you advance.

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The show centers on strength training for people with joint hypermobility and EDS, blending practical coaching guidance with medical and rehabilitation insights. Episodes often feature clinicians, researchers, and coaches who discuss safe progressions, posture and movement, fascia and connective tissue, and strategies to train with chronic conditions like MCAS and autonomic symptoms. A recurring strength is building community and accessibility—balancing high-performance goals with long-term health, injury prevention, and personalized programming. Noteworthy twists include episodes that reframe traditional postural labels, emphasize research literacy, and showcase real-world coaching journeys from a remote training community.

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