Health & Fitness Friday - Why Everyone Should Train Like an Athlete

What is it that you love to do the most? We're talking specifically about things that involve physical activity - gardening, cycling, adult league softball, summer hiking, etc.Now - consider that your "Sport"Training and thinking more like an athlete, using concepts like off season training and in season training, can be the key to unlocking better performance in any activity you love to do. Whether than means using the winter to get your grip stronger and your low back stronger for those house of gardening you know are coming as soon as the weather warms up, or improving your single leg strength and endurance to power up the hills on your favorite bike ride - you don't have to play a traditional sport to train like an athlete!That's what today's episode is all about, and if you just open you mind a little bit and try the exercise of considering your chosen activity as a sport that you can train for - you may find that one winter of strength training leads to feeling better on you bike than you have in years, or hours of time in your garden no longer leaves your back stiff and aching for days.Remember - whatever you do in training, the result is always only as good as your recovery. Nutrition, particularly getting enough greens, is a big part of effective recovery. Today's episode is supported by FNX Fit - maker of Rebalance Greens, my absolute favorite greens supplement and a part of my every day routine.When you visit FNX Fit and use code ESSENTIAL at checkout, you will get 15% off any purchase! I highly recommend trying the Rebalance Greens in the Unicorn Punch flavor - absolutely delicious and and incredibly convenient way of supporting your nutritional and recovery needs.Hope you all feel inspired to think and train a bit more like an athlete after today's episode!Catch ya'll next week.DavidWant more content? Follow Dr. David on Instagram: @dr.davidskolnik.dpt