EPISODE · Jan 29, 2024 · 27 MIN
How to Get Back In the Gym After Being Sick | PD Podcast Ep.150
from Physique Development Podcast · host Physique Development
It's hard to believe we are celebrating our 150th episode! Thank you all for following along over the last three years. Today, we are diving into how to get back into the gym after being sick. Being sick sucks, and this time of year it's hard to avoid. Listen in as Alex talks about his recent experience being sick, how to listen to your body, and how to know when you need a break—plus, he answers a few listener questions. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Thank you & today's topic (1:20) A quick favor (1:52) Step 1: Acknowledge that you need a break (use it as a reset) (6:28) Step 2: Listen to your body (11:49) My recent experience being sick with pneumonia (15:23) Step 3: How to get back into the gym (21:05) Recap (22:11) Listener question #1 - Why is it so hard to work out after being sick? (23:42) Listener question #2 - Can working out while sick (or too soon after being sick) make it worse? (25:58) Listener question #3 - If I am sick for more than a week, did I lose muscle? (26:49) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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It's hard to believe we are celebrating our 150th episode! Thank you all for following along over the last three years. Today, we are diving into how to get back into the gym after being sick. Being sick sucks, and this time of year it's hard to avoid. Listen in as Alex talks about his recent experience being sick, how to listen to your body, and how to know when you need a break—plus, he answers a few listener questions. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Be sure to like and subscribe and leave us a review if you loved this episode! Timestamps: (0:00) Thank you & today's topic (1:20) A quick favor (1:52) Step 1: Acknowledge that you need a break (use it as a reset) (6:28) Step 2: Listen to your body (11:49) My recent experience being sick with pneumonia (15:23) Step 3: How to get back into the gym (21:05) Recap (22:11) Listener question #1 - Why is it so hard to work out after being sick? (23:42) Listener question #2 - Can working out while sick (or too soon after being sick) make it worse? (25:58) Listener question #3 - If I am sick for more than a week, did I lose muscle? (26:49) Wrap-up Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Our FULL 12-Week Glute Program is LIVE (use code POD at checkout for $25 off!) - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/fdf6fcd8da?utm_source=PD&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=12WeekGluteProgram&utm_id=12WeekGluteprogram Check out our FREE 4-Week Glute Program - https://bit.ly/podcastglutes Inquire to learn about nutrition-only coaching WITH exercise review - https://bit.ly/optimizeglutes Interested in the Physique Development Training Club App? Join here! - https://physiquedevelopment.app Keep up to date with all things PD, get exclusive content, snag freebies, and more by joining our email list! - https://dedicated-artist-6006.ck.page/emailsignup Grab a band tee here! - https://shopphysiquedevelopment.com Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2024, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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