The Intersection Between Strength Training & Eastern Medicine, with Dr. Chris Holder

Todd is back for this week’s episode of Health is a Skill with a special guest he’s been meaning to reconnect with for over a decade: Dr. Chris Holder. Chris is a strength coach turned doctor of eastern medicine practices like Qigong and Christian mysticism, and today on the show he’s here to tell us more about where the two intersect. Todd begins the episode with an overview of what strength training is and its many benefits—inviting Chris to share how he’s seen eastern medicine practices enhance his strength training programs, specifically helping his athletes during their recovery periods. The two go on to discuss some of the biggest things Chris has learned throughout his career as a strength coach, lay out best practices for strength training as you get older, and make the case for why the science of strength training and the spirituality of eastern medicine can (and should!) go hand-in-hand. Follow Chris on social media @drholder, and check out his website here: https://www.christianmysticism.online/. Get access to Todd's free health resource: https://podtodd.com Learn more about Stark at: https://www.stark.health CHAPTERS 00:00 Holistic Health and the Wheel of Health<br>03:51 The Power of Strength Training<br>10:11 Emotional and Mental Benefits of Strength Training<br>15:57 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine<br>20:12 The Future of Health and Wellness<br>28:00 Integrating Qigong in Athletic Training<br>29:54 Common Mistakes in Strength Training<br>35:16 The Evolution of Nutritional Approaches<br>39:26 Strength Training for Aging Populations<br>43:09 Connective Tissue and Athletic Performance<br>51:59 Movement Patterns and Athletic Longevity Connect with Stark<br>Personalized inside‑out health programs at stark.health Enjoying the show? Follow, rate, and review to help more listeners master the skill of health. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🤔 ABOUT Todd Vande Hei 🤔 Welcome to Todd Vande Hei's channel, where health mastery meets real-life transformation. Join Todd as he shares invaluable insights and practical tips to help you unlock your full health potential. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking sustainable weight loss, or simply striving to live your best life, Todd's journey and expertise will inspire and empower you to take control of your health and well-being. Join our community of health enthusiasts committed to making positive changes and thriving at every stage of life. Let's embark on this journey to vibrant health together! DISCLOSURE We focus on optimizing every aspect of your well-being. At Stark, our team of expert trainers, doctors, nutritionists and a complete medical support team, led by CEO Todd Vande Hei, is dedicated to helping you become the BEST version of yourself. We specialize in coaching executives, athletes, pop stars, astronauts and other noteworthy individuals in all forms of exercise, diet, lifestyle, stress management and personalized supplement protocols. Our methodology is designed to tackle each facet of well-being comprehensively. We believe that optimal h... Your health is a skill you can build. Start with the free resources at podtodd.com or explore team-based health optimization at stark.health