The Body In Motion: Keys to long-term movement health with Jim Lobley

Building on the success of previous programs, the Vineyard Haven Public Library and Chilmark Free Public Library are excited to once again co-host personal trainer and longevity coach Jim Lobley for a new five-part series on movement and longevity.

If you want to live to a ripe old age and enjoy it, preserving your ability to move freely and effectively is essential. While it’s possible to build strength, stamina, and make adjustments at any age, the best time to increase your movement capacity is before things are bothering you. Understanding the fundamentals of movement (and movement training) can help you do that.

Jim Lobley, MA, CPT has been studying movement in one form or another for most of his adult life. He now works in private practice as a personal trainer, and directs The Long Game, a learning and training platform for longevity. He is the originator of Dynamic Flow™, a movement practice he has been teaching for the past 4+ years.

In this 5-part experiential series we will explore how the body moves, and how to train it for movement, within the larger context of a “longevity practice.”  The concepts and topics we will cover apply to anyone of any age, and the exercises will be accessible and adaptable to all fitness levels, from athletes to cautious walkers. In fact, the first three sessions will be particularly applicable to walking as a form of movement/exercise.

Each session in the series will build on the previous ones, so participants are encouraged to commit to all 5 sessions. With the goal of building and/or augmenting our movement habits, participants will also be encouraged to explore the concepts we discuss in between sessions, and to report on their experience at the following session. Click here to register for all five sessions.

The 1st and 5th sessions will be held live on the island, while the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th sessions will be conducted over Zoom as follows: 

Saturday, January 25th, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

In-person at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, 51 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven

Part 1: Posture (and balance)

• Movement and the 5 pillars of longevity

• Posture, movement, and the 3 planes of motion

• Correcting postural imbalances to move better

• Creating habits that nourish us

Saturday, February 8th, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, via Zoom

Part 2: Soft Tissues (muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons)

• Understanding fascia, what it does for us, and how to use it to your advantage

• The principle of tensegrity as it applies to movement

• The difference between muscle strength and muscle tone, and how to build both

• Priming the body for movement and injury prevention

Saturday, February 22nd, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, via Zoom

Part 3: Joints

• Joint design and what it teaches us

• The mobility/stability continuum

• Balancing forces around the joints 

• Practices for joint health

Saturday, March 8th, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, via Zoom

Part 4: The Brain, the Nervous System, and Recovery

• The neurological component of movement

• Using movement to stimulate specific brain functions

• The autonomic nervous system and its role in recovery

• Calming the mind

Saturday, March 22nd, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 

In-person at the Chilmark Free Public Library

Part 5: Practice

• What does it mean to practice something?

• Experiencing and exploring the body in motion

• Directing our awareness

• Questions and insights

• Moving forward

For more information, please contact Lynne McCormack at lmccormack@clamsnet.org and (508) 645-3360 or Liz Shick at lshick@clamsnet.org and (508) 696-4211, ext: 116.