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Sustainable Training for Life Outside of Sports

  • Focus on posture and general health, not just sporting specific goals; cater training to counteract common issues like tight hip flexors due to prolonged sitting.
  • Include movements that counteract everyday posture like deadlifts for hip extension, pull-ups for shoulder extension, and cobras for spinal extension.
  • For fat loss and muscle gain, prioritize volume and intensity, respectively, and work through the biggest range of motion possible.
  • Utilize a variety of exercises such as squats, lunges, and deadlifts with different stances and equipment to keep training enjoyable and effective.
  • Training should progressively overload the body while staying fun and sustainable, focusing on what movements are currently underutilized in daily activities.
  • A simplified approach to fitness can lead to improved posture, long-term health, and potentially reduce existing pain without obsessing over posture outside of training.
  • The article emphasizes training for life's demands rather than just sports, offering a flexible blueprint for personal fitness that encompasses strength, mobility, and overall well-being.

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