If you've lived an active life, there's a good chance you've dealt with some orthopedic issues along the way.
In fact, it's rare for me to meet a guy over 40 who DOES NOT have something they've been dealing with.
I met a guy recently who was an avid runner and he stopped running because told me that he had a "Bad knee."
I asked him if he missed running and he looked at me with a twisted, distressed face and said...
"Very much"
Ugh...It broke my heart.
When we lose parts of our identity (like, runner) it can be a massive mental struggle.
He went on to tell me he does Yoga a couple times a week to stay mobile along with a daily set of exercises that his physical therapist gave him.
"How long have you been doing that" I asked?
"Years" He said.
"Do you ever think you'll get back to running?" I asked.
"Probably not" he said.
This is a classic scenario of someone stuck in what I call "The Rehab Zone".
You see, The Rehab Zone is only supposed to last a few months...at the most.
If you're there longer, it usually means you're stuck.
And if you really want to get back to FULL ACTIVITY you must escape rehab and start BUILDING.
Particularly your strength.
And what most physical therapy and yoga program call strength is NOT adequate.
To rebuild full body functional strength your body needs WEIGHT.
And those 20# Dumbbells and resistance bands are not enough for a full recovery.
You need to teach your body how to lift heavy things using biomechanically correct movements.
THIS is what has taken countless well-intentioned guys (and gals) from "worst of the worst" to "stronger than ever".
And when you finally achieve "stronger than ever".
You can get back to the active, fun stuff without worrying about that old injury (or new ones).
You see, there are only a couple of reasons why people get injured in the first place...
1. Poor strength
2. Trauma (think car accident)
Most active guys are dealing with #1.
To simplify, it's that lack of strength that creates poor movement patterns in the musculoskeletal system which ultimately leads to unnecessary wear and tear on the joints.
Some of this can be cleaned up through yoga and physical therapy, but it's only LEVEL 1.
But what most guys don't know is that there's a level 2, and 3, and 4, and beyond.
And because most guys over 40 have NEVER been at those higher levels of strength, they don't even know how much better it can make them.
And I've found that most guys, especially if they already have some orthopedic issues, are fearful of doing legit strength training.
They have a fear that it's going to make them worse.
It's how they get stuck at level 1 for years...never able to get back to the life they want.
But hey...
You don't know what you don't know.
If this sounds like you and you're ready to escape the rehab zone so you can get back to living the active, adventurous life you love(ed), be sure to schedule your FREE consult.
We are the best at helping active guys over 40 BUILD rather than crumble.
Don't ever settle "normal".
You have so much potential within you that you may not even know exists.
Your "Escapee the Rehab Zone" Coach
Tony Bevilacqua
Athletic After 40
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