Episode 80: From Rehab to Real Training: How to Exercise Smarter With Chronic Pain

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary

In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the intricacies of programming for performance and rehabilitation. They explore how to tailor training based on individual goals, available time, and intensity levels. The conversation also delves into the importance of aerobic training and VO2 max, emphasizing the need for high-intensity work to improve overall fitness. The hosts provide insights on structuring workouts, managing training volume, and the significance of setting realistic goals for clients.

Takeaways

• How many days a week realistically are you going to be able to be successful?
• Two days a week is kind of like minimum.
• It doesn't matter if it's two sets or four sets or eight sets.
• You have to elevate the heart rate response.
• If you're looking to be able to have a better VO2 max, you need to work hard.
• You can't be like, hey, I'm gonna like one ORMs and really work on strength and then really work on high level cardio.
• I want the wins. I want that positive momentum.
• I want to make sure that those programs are kind of neat and clean.
• You have to do your zone threes and your fours and your high intensity stuff.
• If you're on a time crunch, like go hit your zone threes, your zone fours.