Hot Takes, part1: Healthy at any size, perfect squats, and more!

In this episode we delve into potentially controversial topics surrounding health and weight, the nuances of BMI, and the impact of behavioural factors on health outcomes.

The conversation also explores the importance of training in non-ideal positions and the concept of movement optimism, culminating in a discussion about the mechanical impossibility of decompressive muscles.

In this conversation we delve into various aspects of fitness, therapy, and the role of the fitness industry in preventative healthcare. We critique popular modalities, discuss the biopsychosocial model in therapy, and emphasize the importance of listening in healthcare settings. The conversation also touches on perceived credibility in coaching, the necessity of core training, and the broader implications of fitness on societal health and well-being.

Enjoy!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

03:01 Client Experiences and Rehabilitation Insights

05:51 Navigating Client Trauma and Gym Experiences

08:49 The Importance of Self-Worth in Fitness

12:07 Controversial Health Perspectives

17:47 Understanding Health Beyond Weight

23:46 Behavioral Influences on Health Outcomes

31:07 Training in Awkward Positions

34:42 The Importance of Specificity in Training

38:56 Building Robustness Through Diverse Movements

41:53 Understanding Pain vs. Injury

46:42 Debunking Decompression Myths

52:38 The Biopsychosocial Model in Interventions

57:26 Perceived Credibility in Coaching

01:01:14 The Role of Trainers in Client Success

01:05:16 Empathy Through Experience

01:09:59 Core Training: Necessity or Myth?

01:19:09 The Fitness Industry as Preventative Healthcare