EPISODE · Jan 24, 2025 · 43 MIN
Getting Back to Exercise: Overcoming Obstacles and Building Habits
from Past Your Prime · host Craig Smith - Pain Expert; Alex Keicher - Athlete; Smith Performance Center
SummaryIn this episode of the Past Your Prime podcast, hosts Alex and Craig discuss their personal injury updates and recovery experiences, emphasizing the importance of getting back into exercise after an injury. They explore foundational exercises and functional movements that are essential for anyone looking to start or return to a fitness routine. The conversation also highlights the significance of creating a home exercise plan and staying accountable to one's fitness goals.Takeaways Injury recovery can lead to increased athleticism. Staying active is crucial for long-term health. Understanding the basics of exercise helps build confidence. Scheduling workouts increases accountability. Functional movements are the foundation of fitness. Bodyweight exercises can be effective for beginners. Using machines can reduce injury risk for new exercisers. Isometric exercises are beneficial for strength training. Creating a home workout plan can be simple and effective. Consistency is key to maintaining an exercise routine.Sound Bites"I'm super jacked about it.""Getting back into exercise is key.""You just start with the basics."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Injury Updates07:10 Getting Back into Exercise14:04 5 Reasons People Struggle to Start an Exercise Habit19:18 Overcoming Gym Anxiety and Accountability22:52 Starting Your Workout Journey31:36 Understanding Functional Movements40:05 Creating a Home Exercise Plan#PastYourPrimePodcast #Episode6 #FitnessPodcast #HealthTalk #StayActive #InjuryUpdate #RecoverStrong #RehabJourney #PhysicalTherapyTalk #PainFreeLiving #ComebackStronger #TrainSmart #AthleteRecovery #ExerciseInjury #InjuryManagement #BackToExercise #StartTraining #FitnessBasics #WorkoutPlan #FunctionalTraining #StrengthForLife #GetMoving #ConsistencyIsKey #TrainWithPurpose #FitnessMindset #FitnessMotivation #StartSmall #TinyHabits #MakeItHappen #StayConsistent #DisciplineOverMotivation #KeepMoving #AccountabilityMatters #NoExcuses #VolleyballLife #AthleteComeback #JumpHigher #VolleyballTraining #SpikeLife #VolleyballPerformance #GameReady #GymAnxiety #StartWhereYouAre #FirstTimeInTheGym #HomeWorkouts #BuildConfidence #WorkoutRoutine #NewYearNewMe #FindYourWhy #BeginnerFitness #FunctionalMovements #MuscleContractions #SquatForm #PushPullLegs #HomeWorkoutPlan #ExerciseFundamentals #StrengthAndConditioning #WorkoutTips #ListenNow #TrainWithPurpose #FitnessGoals #ConsistencyWins #MoveBetter #MotivationMonday #ExerciseForLife #StayMoving
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