Help! I'm Hypermobile17 Des 2025

Training With Coach Sean: My hEDS Experience with Exercise and Why Strength Training Isn’t Enough

Coach Sean and I discuss why strength training alone often isn’t enough for hypermobile bodies.

Drawing on my personal experience training with hEDS, we explore why learning to generate tension matters even for experienced, seemingly strong hypermobile athletes, and why cardiovascular work can support strength rather than compete with it.

We dig deep into:

Why tactile feedback matters for hypermobile athletes

How thinking about blood flow diversion can help manage symptoms outside the gym

Why rigid programmes don’t work for hypermobile people

Why you NEED to be doing cardio if you are building muscle

Sean is a highly experienced Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3) coach with an extensive background in Crossfit-specific gymnastics, bringing a deep understanding of strength, conditioning, and long term athletic development to this conversation. He is also my personal coach, and his own experience returning to exercise after serious health challenges has shaped an informed and strategic approach to coaching athletes and people looking to elevate their overall fitness.

This episode is for anyone training, rehabbing, or strength training while dealing with joint hypermobility and wondering why doing “everything right” still doesn’t feel like enough.

THANK YOU for watching, and remember: incurable does not mean untreatable! ❣️

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Medical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your training, exercise, or healthcare plan.

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