#61 - Built Through Movement Mini Series (Load vs Capacity - Why Injuries and Pain Actually Happen)

Welcome to the Built Through Movement mini-series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode, we break down one of the most important concepts for understanding pain, injury, and long-term performance: Load vs Capacity. If you’ve ever experienced recurring pain while training — knee pain while running, shoulder pain while lifting, back pain during workouts, or pelvic floor symptoms during exercise — this concept explains why it happens. Most people believe injuries are random. But in reality, injuries occur when the load placed on the body exceeds the body’s current capacity to handle it. Inside this episode, we cover: • Why pain doesn’t always mean injury • How training load affects tissue stress and recovery • Why active women and athlete moms often get stuck in injury cycles • How to build a body that can handle strength training, running, hiking, and mountain sports without constant setbacks • The difference between pushing through pain vs intelligently building capacity This framework is one of the foundational principles I use with my coaching clients to help them move better, train consistently, and build resilient bodies. Because the goal isn’t just to get out of pain. The goal is to build a body capable of the life you want to live. If you’ve been struggling with recurring pain, injuries, or feeling like your body can’t keep up with your goals, this episode will completely change how you think about training. Movement Assessment Application If this episode sparked some lightbulb moments for you, the next step isn’t guessing what exercises you should be doing. The next step is understanding your specific movement capacity. I offer a Movement Assessment Application where you can tell me about: • pain or injuries you’re experiencing • movement limitations • hormonal frustrations • pelvic floor symptoms • training goals • performance goals From there, I’ll help you determine whether you would benefit most from: • a personalized movement assessment • the Built Through Movement program • a different coaching approach based on your body and goals • or I will refer you to someone inside my world who would be better suited to support you. Together we assess, we don't guess. Movement Assessment Application: [Fill It Out Here] I personally review every application and will point you toward the best next step. It only takes about 3 minutes! You will also receive a free movement resource upon filling out this short form. More Resources 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 🏃‍♀️ Movement Assessment Application 👉 Fill Out The Movement Assessment Application 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]