The KRUSE ELITE Podcast #4 - It's all about BALANCE
Sep 7, 2023
Struggling with fatigue or lack of progress in your workouts? Explore the importance of balance in training for long-term health. Discover how to identify the right amount of effort to avoid burnout and injuries. Personal anecdotes reveal the need for self-awareness in making necessary adjustments. Learn the value of incorporating flexibility, nutrition, and recovery into your routine. Tune in for tips on assessing your training habits to keep moving pain-free and active in the activities you love!
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Six Essential Qualities of Fitness
- Incorporate the six essential qualities of fitness: balance, coordination, flexibility, endurance, speed, and strength.
- While not every workout needs all six, ensure your program addresses them for well-rounded athleticism.
Chronic Pain as an Imbalance Indicator
- Chronic pain is a red flag that your training may be unbalanced; fitness should improve, not harm, your health.
- Dr. Kruse's experience with chronic elbow pain from heavy lifting illustrates this point.
Awareness and Minimal Effective Dose
- Regularly assess your feelings and adjust workouts accordingly to find your minimal effective dose.
- This awareness promotes long-term health, fitness, and a positive relationship with exercise.