The Unlock: Humanity at Work Core Strength: The Power of our Human Bodies with Dr. David Larson
May 8, 2023
Dr. David Larson, a kinesiology professor and expert in strength training, discusses the transformative power of physical health. He highlights how strength training boosts resilience and stress tolerance, particularly after childbirth. Larson challenges outdated advice against exercise postpartum, emphasizing the benefits of core strengthening. He delves into the physiological similarities between men and women in exercise response and addresses the importance of playful movements like pickleball. Ultimately, he advocates for strengthening as a pathway to emotional and cognitive fortitude.
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Three Core Needs And Stress Limits
- Our three core needs are nutrition, regular physical activity, and sufficient sleep.
- Limitations arise when stress tolerance is exceeded and tissues or systems fail.
Use Strength Training To Build Resilience
- Use progressive strength training to apply controlled stress and rebuild stronger tissue.
- Treat training like remodeling: break down then rebuild stronger and more resilient muscle.
Mismatch Between Stress And Movement
- The fight-or-flight response evolved to prepare the body to exercise with increased heart rate and adrenaline.
- Modern cognitive stress triggers that response without movement, causing chronic health problems.