S16: E2: Fit for the Farm: Practical Fitness Tips for Homesteaders

We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep pursuing this lifestyle we love so much?Functional Strength and Fitness Coach Rory O'Brien is joining me today to answer these questions and more. We talk about how our modern muscles can suffer from "amnesia," a 10-15 minute routine you can weave into your busy days, how to build a minimalist home gym, and lots more!Podcast Episode HighlightsRory O'Brien's background and interest in functional fitnessPros and cons in the physical aspects of the homestead lifestyleIssues that modern life can put on our bodiesHow to eliminate "modern amnesia" in our bodiesHow to add exercises to your dayBenefits of functional fitness for homesteadersMyths and reality about movementExamples of practical routines for homesteaders to add to their daily livesHow to build a minimalist home gymHow to reduce specific injuries from happeningResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Rory O'Brien here: www.iamguardianstrong.com and https://www.instagram.com/guardianstrongfitness/Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.comUse code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor systemOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-applicationDid you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!