Podcast Episode #145: "Power Coaching for Much less Ache" with Trisha Durham

It’s a standard state of affairs—when experiencing ache, tension, or muscle aches, our first thought is to attempt to stretch it out (yep, we’re taking a look at you, stiff hammies 😜). However have you ever ever observed that method sometimes solely presents momentary aid? Nicely, associates, that’s in all probability as a result of the underlying challenge often isn’t on account of an absence of flexibility. For lasting outcomes, specialists suggest strengthening the affected space as a result of most of the time, power – not flexibility – is the reply to assuaging ache, easing stress, stopping damage, in addition to enhancing mobility and high quality of life.

So when you’ve been stretching and stretching and nothing is altering, attempt incorporating power coaching into your life.

However you don’t should take my phrase for it.

In the week’s podcast episode, I chat with Trisha Durham. With over twenty years of expertise in ashtanga vinyasa yoga, Trisha has transitioned from a conventional yoga instructor to a multifaceted motion coach. Her journey started when she was confronted burnout and bodily ache, realizing that relying solely on yoga for all her motion wants was not sufficient and the inflexible emphasis on flexibility and alignment didn’t align with the inclusive and sustainable observe she envisioned.

It wasn’t till she began power coaching in her 40s, particularly barbell coaching, that she skilled lasting aid from her debilitating back pain that had endured despite a long time of training yoga.

On this dialog, we talk about the significance of motion selection and particularly power coaching for girls’s they age—a inhabitants that has traditionally been deterred from or not uncovered to lifting heavy weights. We additionally spotlight the misconceptions round flexibility, talk about the advantages of barbell coaching, and encourages listeners to think about power coaching as a modality to boost longevity, enhance mobility, and support in damage prevention.

It’s by no means too late to start out power coaching!

In the case of managing ache, serving to individuals transfer is extra vital than perfecting poses.
Useful motion is essential to resilience and pain-free dwelling.
Flexibility alone isn’t a cure-all for bodily points.
Power coaching can alleviate continual ache and enhance mobility.
Barbell coaching is accessible and useful for everybody.
Integrating totally different motion modalities enhances general health.
Yoga can complement power coaching somewhat than change it.
It’s by no means too late to start out power coaching. Power coaching is now inspired for everybody.
Selection in motion is essential for longevity in exercise and life.
Mobility is important for practical motion, not simply flexibility.
Progressive power coaching can stop accidents in every day life.
Unlearning outdated health beliefs can result in higher well being outcomes.