control yourself with dr andreo spina Ep. 24: Everything you wanted to know about ‘exercise’ but were afraid to ask.
9 snips
Sep 22, 2022 Join FRS instructor Josh Halbert, a leader in exercise philosophy, as he shares invaluable insights on rethinking physical training. Discover the evolutionary perspectives on exercise and why tailoring training to individual needs is crucial for athletic success. Explore the concept of the 'retraining zone' and how it affects performance. Josh discusses the importance of functional flexibility over mere stretching and challenges traditional conditioning practices for fighters. A deep dive into these topics offers listeners a refreshing take on fitness and movement.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Philosophy of Exercise
- People often select exercises based on pre-determined notions of what they should look like.
- Dr. Spina and Josh Halbert discuss the philosophy of exercise and how it's defined.
Exercises as Memes
- Exercises are memes that have evolved through mimetic selection, influenced by convenience and modern life constraints.
- This clashes with how biology works, leading to injuries and stagnant progress.
Purpose of Movement
- Human movement emerges from anatomy and serves the ultimate purpose of acquiring things in the external environment.
- Exercise should reflect improving the organism's ability to acquire, or move with purpose.