Chapter

Sufficient Athleticism for Optimal Health
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59:13 - 1:05:57 (06:43)

The concept of "sufficient athleticism" suggests that for some people, achieving optimal health may not require extreme training like professional athletes. Instead, sufficient stability, strength, and mobility may be enough to reach their health goals.

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The optimal level of health for the average person involves sufficient athleticism, stability, strength, and mobility.
59:13 - 1:01:11 (01:58)
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Fitness
Summary

The optimal level of health for the average person involves sufficient athleticism, stability, strength, and mobility. Pushing beyond this level can lead to injury and a shorter athletic career.

Chapter
Sufficient Athleticism for Optimal Health
Episode
#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses a CrossFit workout called "five minutes on, one minute off times three," and explores the idea of progression and endurance training in CrossFit.
1:01:11 - 1:01:48 (00:36)
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CrossFit
Summary

This podcast episode discusses a CrossFit workout called "five minutes on, one minute off times three," and explores the idea of progression and endurance training in CrossFit.

Chapter
Sufficient Athleticism for Optimal Health
Episode
#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Despite appearing to love his training, even elite athletes like Anthony Joshua struggle with boredom.
1:01:48 - 1:05:57 (04:08)
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Fitness
Summary

Despite appearing to love his training, even elite athletes like Anthony Joshua struggle with boredom. It is therefore important for normal athletes to realise that they will also get bored and must work through it in order to achieve their fitness goals.

Chapter
Sufficient Athleticism for Optimal Health
Episode
#081 - Dr Stuart McGill - Why Do Our Backs Hurt?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom