226. Pain-Free Performance: How to Build a Powerful and Healthy Body for Life with Dr. John Rusin

I’m very honored to welcome Dr. John Rusin to the podcast today!

John is a physical therapist, personal trainer and injury prevention expert who has been named one of the top 50 fitness experts in the world by Men’s Health magazine. He’s also the founder and CEO of The Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC), which has proudly certified 20,000+ health and fitness professionals in-person since 2018.

John and I first connected on Instagram, and I LOVED his book - couldn’t put it down! One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is that going all in on one thing with your health and fitness is NOT sustainable. True, long-term fitness comes from being well-rounded!

We also dive into why your training NEEDS to evolve over time, comparison culture and misinformation on social media, what really moves the needle for women in perimenopause, John’s Pain-Free Performance framework, and much more.

If you’re looking to build a powerful and healthy body for life (pain-free), this conversation is a MUST-listen. I know you’re going to love it!!

Episode recap:

• Why sustainable fitness comes from well-rounded training (not all-or-nothing approaches)
• The 6 components of a holistic & well-rounded fitness plan
• Why your training should evolve as your body and lifestyle change
• Why comparison in fitness is incredibly harmful
• The never-ending misinformation on social media + why education & service matter WAY more than trends
• Why progressive strength training and muscle-building are essential for women in perimenopause
• Why pain is NOT a normal part of aging & exercise should never hurt
• The 3 key phases the Pain-Free Performance approach follows
• How starting slow & building a strong foundation leads to long-term results

Links/Resources:

• Get John’s book, Pain-Free Performance
• Connect with John on Instagram @drjohnrusin and Facebook
• Follow John on YouTube
• Check out John’s website
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• Join my FREE Facebook group, Unf*ck Your Fitness
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