What Hills Reveal About Your Movement (and why you can do hills and not hurt your knees, back...etc.) | #372

From Pain to Possibility · May 7, 2026 · 22m

In this episode, I explore how hills—whether climbing up or going down—reveal a lot more about your movement patterns than they do about your strength. I share why so many people assume hills are a "strength problem," and how that assumption often misses what's really going on underneath. From my work with clients post-surgery, dealing with pain, or adapting to changes in their bodies, I've noticed a consistent pattern: hills expose coordination, not just capacity.

I walk you through how the body responds differently on inclines and declines, and why compensation shows up when coordination is…