Every year starts the same way: new goals, new motivation, and a fresh commitment to “getting back in shape.”
And every year, most people hit the same wall—burnout, frustration, or injury—by February or March.

In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares explains why the problem isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s the way we think about movement.

Quick wins, extreme workouts, and all-or-nothing plans feel productive—but they’re rarely sustainable. They depend on perfect timing, perfect energy, and pain-free joints. When real life shows up, the system collapses.

This episode introduces a more durable approach: building a daily movement identity, not just chasing workouts.

You’ll learn:

• Why intense daily workouts don’t fix inactivity
• How “I worked out, so I’m done moving” quietly sabotages progress
• Why most people overestimate how active they really are
• The difference between workouts and movement habits
• How the Movement Bucket Framework helps you stay consistent without guilt or injury

Instead of asking, “Did I work out?”
You’ll start asking, “Which movement buckets did I fill today?”

This mindset shift removes the false choice between everything and nothing, protects joint health, and keeps movement alive through stress, pain, travel, and aging.

If you want results that last past January—and a body that keeps working with you instead of against you—this episode will change how you approach movement in 2026 and beyond.

For more frameworks, clarity tools, and movement resources, visit FredBagares.com or MSKDirectVB.com.

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Why is it that in almost every industry, “more” is considered good service—more communication, more clarity, more personal attention—yet in healthcare, asking for more gets you treated like you’re being unreasonable?

In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares breaks down why the traditional insurance-based system consistently delivers less: less time, less access, less personalization, and less continuity. And more importantly—what patients can actually do about it.

You’ll hear a relatable story of a patient who followed all the rules and still ended up with delays, fragmented opinions, a surprise bill, and barely eight minutes of face-to-face time. Not because anyone involved was unkind, but because the system isn't built around people. It’s built around billing, risk management, and volume.

Dr. Bagares explores:

• Why “less” has become normalized in healthcare
• The service-industry comparison that makes the problem impossible to ignore
• How delays, gatekeeping, and rushed visits are baked into the insurance model
• Why the system won’t fix itself—and what proactive patients can do now
• Five practical paths for reclaiming clarity, access, and personalized care
• How direct care rebuilds medicine around you, not billing protocols

If you’ve ever felt rushed, unheard, or confused after a medical visit, you’re not imagining it—and you’re not expecting too much. There are better options.

For clarity guides, diagnostic tools, and resources that help you understand your body and next steps, visit FredBagares.com or MSKDirectVB.com.

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What if your health insurance works more like a Bed Bath & Beyond coupon than a true safety net?

In this episode of The Talking Rehab Podcast, Dr. Fred Bagares, DO—Sports & Spine specialist and founder of MSK Direct Virginia Beach—breaks down why even the best insurance plan often leaves you paying more, waiting longer, and still not getting the care that matters most.

Through the story of Nate, a weekend pickleball player whose shoulder injury led him through the endless maze of copays, prior authorizations, and denials, you’ll see how the “coupon system” in healthcare rewards transactions—not outcomes.

Dr. Bagares explains why direct-care models are changing the game for people who want clarity, access, and results—not just coverage.

If you’ve ever wondered why your MRI, PT, or specialist visit feels like checking a box instead of getting better, this episode will help you understand what you’re really paying for—and when it’s worth stepping outside the insurance coupon aisle.

🕰 Timestamps + Key Themes

[00:00] The coupon analogy – why insurance feels like a discount that never applies
[01:00] Nate’s story – from shoulder pain to four months of red tape
[03:00] How “in-network” limits real choice and quality of care
[05:00] The fine print – what’s excluded even when you’re “covered”
[06:00] Prior authorizations and hidden hoops
[07:00] The illusion of savings – why EOB discounts aren’t real deals
[08:00] What insurance rarely covers: clarity, speed, and commitment
[09:00] Direct-care contrast – 90-minute visits, diagnostic ultrasound, PRP, shockwave
[10:00] How to use insurance for catastrophe—and care for recovery
[11:00] Two truths: Insurance protects • Direct care delivers
[11:30] Closing reflection – Stop letting a coupon decide your recovery

If this episode helped you see healthcare differently, hit subscribe and share it with someone stuck in the insurance maze.

For Clarity Visits and advanced treatment options like PRP, Shockwave Therapy, or Magnetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, visit
👉 MSKDirectVB.com or FredBagares.com.

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