About this episode

The episode discusses insights gained from using water bags in physical therapy and strength training, focusing on the benefits of adapting to variability over load or pain.

A few revelations I have had from doing PT and S&C workshops with water bags. Why is adapting to increased variability typically better than adapting to increased load or pain? http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google Support the podcast and receive bonus content Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

People in this episode

Host: Rob Gray

Topics covered

• water bags
• variability
• load
• pain
• physical therapy
• strength and conditioning

Keywords

• water bags
• variability
• load
• pain
• physical therapy
• strength training
• adaptation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASU, freemusicarchive.org, jamendo.com

Books & works: Shake Some Action, Saint Louis Elegy

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