#19 - Are You Walking Wrong? | Ricky Stanzi on GOATA, Pain & Durable Movement

<p>What if some of the aches, pains and injuries we blame on training actually start with something much more basic — <strong>how we stand, walk and interact with the ground every day?</strong></p><p>In Episode 19 of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by <strong>Ricky Stanzi</strong>, former NFL quarterback and one of the leading coaches behind <strong>GOATA Movement</strong>.</p><p>GOATA stands for <strong>Greatest Of All Time Actions</strong> and takes a very different approach to movement. Rather than looking at muscles and joints in isolation, the system studies movement patterns seen across durable athletes, children, indigenous populations and active older adults.</p><p>We get into why Ricky believes <strong>durability should be the foundation of performance</strong>, and why the way your feet interact with the ground can have consequences throughout the entire body.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• What GOATA actually is — and what it isn&#39;t<br>• Why GOATA studies movement rather than isolated muscles<br>• “Cadaver science” vs studying living human movement<br>• Why your <strong>feet are the foundation</strong> of movement<br>• Straight feet, strong arches and the importance of the second toe line<br>• Why being able to walk doesn&#39;t necessarily mean you&#39;re walking well<br>• How modern shoes, chairs and our environment can change movement<br>• Why getting comfortable on the floor matters as we age<br>• The importance of standing, walking and resting — the <strong>“other 90%”</strong> of your day<br>• Why you can’t “out-rep” a poor walking pattern<br>• GOATA vs WOATA — Greatest vs Worst Of All Time Actions<br>• Why Ricky believes durability is the ultimate performance strategy<br>• The limitations of looking at the body one muscle or joint at a time<br>• Strength training, Olympic lifting and whether gym training can influence movement patterns<br>• Pain, compensation and why an injury can build long before something finally gives way<br>• Why persistent pain shouldn&#39;t simply be accepted as part of getting older or training<br>• How the GOATA Recode attempts to retrain standing and walking patterns<br>• Simple things you can begin paying attention to today</p><p>Ricky&#39;s core message is simple: <strong>before worrying about how much you can lift, how fast you can run or how hard you can train, make sure the movement system underneath it is working properly.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>FIND RICKY / GOATA</strong></p><p>GOATA Movement:<br><a href="https://www.goatamovement.com/">https://www.goatamovement.com/</a></p><p>Free 6-Day GOATA Recode Challenge:<br><a href="https://www.goatamovement.com/">https://www.goatamovement.com/</a></p><p>Instagram:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/goata_movement/">https://www.instagram.com/goata_movement/</a></p><p>Ricky Stanzi:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/glsgoata_education/">https://www.instagram.com/glsgoata_education/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MOVE BETTER</strong></p><p>Start the <strong>FREE 7-Day Move Better Challenge</strong> and join the community:<br><a href="https://www.MoveBetter.Club">https://www.MoveBetter.Club</a></p><p>Instagram:<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/movebetter.club">https://www.instagram.com/movebetter.club</a></p><p>YouTube:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MoveBetterPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@MoveBetterPodcast</a></p><p>Facebook:<br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MoveBetter.Club/">https://www.facebook.com/MoveBetter.Club/</a></p><p>Email:<br><a href="mailto:Mark@MoveBetter.Club">Mark@MoveBetter.Club</a></p><p><br></p>