Injury Prevention Strategies
Phil shares his experiences with stress fractures due to inadequate training and rapid progression. He emphasizes the importance of building tissue tolerance through varied training methods, including walking and cross-training. Consistency and a gradual approach to increasing intensity are crucial for long-term success and injury prevention.In this clip
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Phil Batterson, PhD on Tissue Tolerance: The Key to Preventing Injuries?
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How would you explain to a person who suddenly starts running a lot in hopes of getting in shape fast that he would benefit from emphasizing resistance training or swapping out running for traditional strength training if his main goal is body composition change and fat loss? He has also complained about some recent small nagging aches and pains in the feet and muscle soreness from all the running. This question is related to the episode 1609: Exercise Obsessions, Balancing Performance & Aesthetic Goals, & More (Listener Live Coaching) and the clip Mindful Movement Alternatives.