Stop Warming Up Like A Maniac | Ep 121

About this episode

The episode discusses how to create a workout structure that supports longevity and performance while managing pain.

If you’re motivated to train but secretly dread the moment your shoulder, back, or knee starts barking again, we get it. We see driven people all the time who want to be leaner, stronger, and more energetic, yet they feel like they’re “not built” to work out because pain keeps showing up. Our take is simple: most of the time, the issue is not you, it’s the setup and the progression. We break down the nuts and bolts of a repeatable workout structure that supports longevity and performan...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Kyle Volstad

Topics covered

• workout structure
• pain management
• fitness progression
• longevity
• performance

Keywords

• training
• shoulder pain
• back pain
• knee pain
• fitness
• workout
• progression

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