Joining me for today’s show is Dr. Joe Lipsky, who shares helpful tips to optimize sports performance and recovery. He explains zone training, how to do it appropriately, and his approach to sports injuries and treatment. 

Dr. Joe Lipsky obtained his BS in Applied Psychology from Farmingdale University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University Medical School. He uses his combined experiences from his doctorate program and continuing education to deliver to his clients a unique blend of rehabilitation and performance therapy. At Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness, Joe specializes in helping endurance athletes overcome injuries and improve their performance and has helped clients complete their first marathons, 100-mile ultra-endurance races, and Ironman competitions. When Joe isn’t working, he loves playing golf, doing his Ironman training, and traveling to new places. 

Show Highlights:

• How Joe became interested in physical therapy and working with endurance athletes
• What we should be aware of in cardio training to meet physical activity guidelines
• How Joe explains the basics of Zone Training and how to achieve maximum benefits
• How to determine max heart rate (220 - your age= max heart rate) 
• The biggest mistakes people make in training for competitive sports
• Why wearables are important for monitoring heart rate while training
• What Joe recommends regarding low-intensity workouts, high-intensity workouts, and workout recovery with his clients
• What it means to hit your “max workout”
• How to use the acronym SNAPSSS (Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, Physical Activity, Sleep, Stress, and Social Connections) to remember the components of health
• Why it’s important to target different body areas in strength training
• The most common problems that lead to leg and shoulder injuries
• The one thing that Joe wishes everyone knew about training and recovery
• What Joe sees coming in the future for physical training and exercise and his opinion on telehealth physical therapy

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Dr. Joe and check out Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness

https://www.reloadpt.com,  Reload Instagram, Dr. Joe Instagram, and Email

Other resources mentioned: https://shop.thebrrrn.com  and www.prtl.com