Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2106: How Gaining Weight Can Help You Get Leaner, What to Do if Your Gym Gains Have Stalled, Ways to Overcome an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Jun 28, 2023
Discover how weightlifting can enhance flexibility while busting myths about traditional training. Tune in for insights on turning ADD into a superpower and the bizarre history of burial practices. Explore the intersection of fitness and cannabis science, alongside tips for overcoming plateaus in your workout. Delve into personal transformation stories and the emotional complexities of exercise. Plus, learn strategies for building strength during perimenopause and the unique challenges faced in the streaming industry today.
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Functional Flexibility
- Lift weights with a full range of motion to gain functional flexibility.
- Prioritize functional flexibility (strength within the range of motion) over passive flexibility.
Strength Training & Flexibility
- Lifting weights can improve flexibility if done correctly, contrary to popular belief.
- Training in various planes of motion with full range strengthens stabilizers, preventing tightness.
Cirque du Soleil Performer
- Sal saw a Cirque du Soleil performer with extreme flexibility who had an unusual posture.
- This performer's extreme training, while impressive, isn't a healthy model for most people.