Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1946: How to Know if You Are Overdoing It in the Gym, Getting Back Into Sports Without Hurting Yourself, Adjusting Your Training as You Age & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Nov 16, 2022
Explore the intriguing balance between strength training and flexibility, emphasizing how strength contributes to injury prevention. Discover how to safely return to sports as you age, focusing on gradual re-engagement to minimize risks. The hosts tackle the emotional side of lifting and adapting fitness goals, while also considering health advancements and holiday dynamics. With personal anecdotes and insights on motivation, this lively discussion touches on everything from martial arts nostalgia to the impact of alcohol on exercise recovery.
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Functional Flexibility
- Strength training, with full range of motion and control, improves functional flexibility.
- It builds strength and stability within your range of motion, unlike mere flexibility.
COVID-19 Update
- COVID-19 death rates are decreasing due to milder strains and increased immunity.
- Cases are currently spiking as expected with the change in season, similar to the flu.
Grandma's COVID Experience
- Sal's 86-year-old grandmother, with pre-existing health conditions, experienced a mild case of COVID-19.
- She recovered quickly, testing negative in just two days, defying expectations.