2458: Be Prepared for Everything, Do Anything by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Functional Movement & Injury Prevention

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🗓️ 14 February 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2458: Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com shares a personal anecdote to illustrate the importance of maintaining a base level of fitness to embrace life's adventures fully. After a spontaneous outdoor rock climbing experience in Thailand, Steve reflects on the benefits of his consistent exercise routine that prepared him for the challenge. He emphasizes that the core of Nerd Fitness is to empower individuals to overcome barriers, ensuring they can always say "yes" to new experiences. Steve advocates for strength training as the most effective way to prepare for any physical activity, highlighting its benefits in injury prevention, fat loss, and overall fitness improvement, making any adventure not only possible but more enjoyable. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/everything-anything/ Quotes to ponder: "I want to always be able to say 'yes' to some exciting adventure without having to worry if my body is up for it." "Strength training will make ANY other activity you do easier and more efficient." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Health Daily, episode 2458. Be prepared for everything, do anything.
0:06.9	By Steve Cam of nerdfitness.com, and I'm Dr. Neil Malick, your host and narrator.
0:12.3	Hey there, happy middle of the week Wednesday, and welcome back to Optimal Health Daily,
0:16.8	where I simply read to you from the best health and fitness blogs for free. And on Fridays, I answer your questions.
0:23.7	Remember, you can send in a question by going to
0:26.5	OLDpodcast.com slash ask,
0:30.2	or just send an email to health at OLDPodcast.com.
0:35.5	Now, today is Wednesday, and like I do every Wednesday, I like to share a little bit of
0:39.6	inspiration with you. So with that, here we go. Quote, do what you can with what you have where you are.
0:49.4	Theodore Roosevelt. And in fact, I think that quote is perfect for what today's author Steve Cam is going
0:56.1	to discuss. So with that, let's get right to today's post and start optimizing your life.
1:05.2	Be prepared for everything. Do Anything by Steve Cam of nerd fitness.com.
1:12.0	Hey Steve, we're going, insert awesome activity that Steve has never tried here.
1:17.4	You in?
1:18.6	99 times out of 100.
1:20.8	My answer is a resounding, hell yeah.
1:24.2	Two weeks ago, my friend and I were hanging out in Raleigh, Thailand.
1:28.4	Raleigh is a climber's paradise, home to absolutely gorgeous cliffs overlooking the Indian
1:33.4	ocean. Upon arrival, we explored the tiny town, checked out the rock walls, and decided that
1:39.4	climbing would be a great way to spend the afternoon. Neither of us had ever been outdoor rock climbing before,
1:45.8	and I had only been indoor climbing probably a handful of times, meaning five or less. However,
1:52.0	I have been consistently exercising over the past three months, despite a hectic travel schedule.
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