Topics Tendon vs. “Under the kneecap” pain How to tell what the problem is How to deal with the pain How to build back to low or no pain with athleticism and strength Key Learnings Single leg exercising instead of double leg Progress by working as hard as you can without lingering pain (recover in…
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Age is an important number, but it can also be deceiving. After 40, most people say they feel younger than their years. Although most people think of their later years in terms of decline, they can be one of the best times in life. Dr Castel tells us what we can do now, at any stage in life, to make sure we enjoy our years as wise athletes.
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What is athleticism? Aerobic Endurance — also known as cardiovascular fitness and stamina, is the ability to exercise continuously for extended periods without tiring. Muscular Endurance — the ability to repeat a series of muscle contractions without fatiguing. Muscle Strength — the ability to carry out work against a resistance. Explosive Power — the ability to exert a maximal…
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This is re-release of a shortened version of Episode 50 (1.5 hours long)….I cut out the good and left the great. If you haven’t listened to the full episode, start with this one and then graduate to the full story from George Dallam, PhD. Nasal breathing is not a trick or hack to get an…
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I think about my heart a lot. I am constantly monitoring my resting heart rate, my training heart rate, my HRV, how my heart feels when I am going all out, and I think hard about how to make my heart work better today and tomorrow and long into the future. I thought it was time to talk to the one and only Benjamin Levine, MD, a practicing cardiologist and researcher with an amazing track record in Sports cardiology and cardiovascular physiology and exercise.
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deep dive into “no man’s land” and sweetspot, how to prioritize training efforts, and more on why building in fun is the key
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Episode 86 (this episode) Part 1: basic training principles, key training & physiology terms, simplified training intensity levels Episode 87: Part 2: deep dive into “no man’s land” and sweetspot, how to prioritize training efforts, and more on why building in fun is the key Hunter Allen Bio: Ex-Pro cyclist Peaks Coaching Group Founder, CEO…
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Load Management is not just a new way to talk about progressive overload, it is a way of thinking about avoiding and resolving pain and injuries.
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Listen in as Matt and I explore his knowledge of the psychology of suffering…or dealing with discomfort in sport. Few people manage to reach their potential because they don’t know how to find the limits. They quit on themselves. And they regret it.
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A licensed doctor of physical therapy, certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner. Cycling can result in negative effects on pelvic health, including pain and numbness.
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