Podcast Episode #145: "Power Coaching for Much less Ache" with Trisha Durham

It’s a standard situation—when experiencing ache, tension, or muscle aches, our first thought is to attempt to stretch it out (yep, we’re you, stiff hammies 😜). However have you ever ever observed that method usually solely presents short-term reduction? Properly, buddies, that’s in all probability as a result of the underlying situation often isn’t as a consequence of an absence of flexibility. For lasting outcomes, specialists advocate strengthening the affected space as a result of most of the time, power – not flexibility – is the reply to assuaging ache, easing stress, stopping harm, in addition to bettering mobility and high quality of life.

So in the event you’ve been stretching and stretching and nothing is altering, strive incorporating power coaching into your life.

However you don’t need to take my phrase for it.

In the week’s podcast episode, I chat with Trisha Durham. With over 20 years of expertise in ashtanga vinyasa yoga, Trisha has transitioned from a standard yoga instructor to a multifaceted motion coach. Her journey started when she was confronted burnout and bodily ache, realizing that relying solely on yoga for all her motion wants was not sufficient and the inflexible emphasis on flexibility and alignment didn’t align with the inclusive and sustainable follow she envisioned.

It wasn’t till she began power coaching in her 40s, particularly barbell coaching, that she skilled lasting reduction from her debilitating back pain that had continued despite a long time of working towards yoga.

On this dialog, we focus on the significance of motion selection and particularly power coaching for ladies’s they age—a inhabitants that has traditionally been deterred from or not uncovered to lifting heavy weights. We additionally spotlight the misconceptions round flexibility, focus on the advantages of barbell coaching, and encourages listeners to think about power coaching as a modality to reinforce longevity, enhance mobility, and help in harm prevention.

It’s by no means too late to start out power coaching!

On the subject of managing ache, serving to individuals transfer is extra essential than perfecting poses.
Practical motion is vital to resilience and pain-free dwelling.
Flexibility alone will not be a cure-all for bodily points.
Power coaching can alleviate continual ache and enhance mobility.
Barbell coaching is accessible and helpful for everybody.
Integrating totally different motion modalities enhances total health.
Yoga can complement power coaching slightly than substitute it.
It’s by no means too late to start out power coaching. Power coaching is now inspired for everybody.
Selection in motion is essential for longevity in exercise and life.
Mobility is crucial for practical motion, not simply flexibility.
Progressive power coaching can stop accidents in every day life.
Unlearning outdated health beliefs can result in higher well being outcomes.