Strength Resurgence Podcast
A podcast helping others learn the science and art of coming back stronger from injuries, and how to prevent them, too!
With the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that up to one-third of all humans are living with some form of chronic, musculoskeletal pain, learning a few techniques to combat these aches and pains can go a long way!
Join me, Jim (a physical therapist and strength & conditioning specialist) as I discuss various topics pertaining to living a stronger, healthier life filled with less pain and greater quality of life. From scientific principles and anecdotal experiences, to sharing stories of others persevering through and overcoming orthopedic pain, this podcast aims to inform and inspire you with taking action towards waging the war on pain and dysfunctions that can arise within the body.
The Strength Resurgence podcast is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a chance at crafting their comeback story and that pain shouldn't get the last word. Whether you're curious to learn a bit more about the body, living a healthier lifestyle, or looking to reclaim your physical health, it is my hope that this podcast allows you to gain the confidence and inspiration needed to take action and join others who believe that their comeback matters...and that it's theirs for the taking!
In strength,
Jim
Strength Resurgence Podcast
#12: A Sobering Thought About Physical Activity
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Whether you like it or not, there will come a day when you, for the last time, partake in your favourite physical activity. Maybe it's running, or lifting weights, playing your favourite sport, or even a leisurely activity you enjoy doing with your friends.
The fact of the matter is our bodies break down, either from injury, age, disease, or various medical conditions that render us unable to perform these activities that we enjoy so much. If we're smart about looking after ourselves, and with some good fortune, we can stay engaged with them to some extent as we age through life, but even that comes with loss of the extent or intensity to which we might be able to pursue these activities.
None of this is meant to instil fear into you; rather to help you appreciate what you have while you have it—to live in the moment, if you will.
In this episode, I go over a couple of general concepts we can employ throughout our days of remaining physically active to help us truly appreciate what we have, leading to a higher quality of life and perhaps even a greater sense of meaning.
So, whether you enjoy working out and engaging in activities like Crossfit, powerlifting, or Olympic lifting, or if you much prefer casual physical exercise and activities, my hope is that this episode will help to arm you with a greater appreciation for your physical abilities and help you to truly take in every moment with gratitude and a deeper sense of meaning for what you love to do!
EPISODE CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
9:30 - The problem to solve & big takeaway
15:05 - “Secret” weapons
17:55 - The benefits of gratitude
22:51 - The benefits of mindfulness
26:42 - The good & bad times
35:40 - What does it all look like?
39:52 - Personal examples
51:34 - Putting it all into practice
53:46 - A small request