In this engaging conversation, Evan Schwerbrock, a certified strength and conditioning coach, shares his journey of overcoming challenges as a blind athlete and fitness advocate. He discusses his initiative, Cane Enable Fitness, aimed at making fitness more accessible for individuals with visual impairments. The conversation delves into his experiences in strongman competitions, his personal fitness journey, and the importance of community support in achieving fitness goals. Evan's passion for fitness and dedication to helping others shine through as he shares insights and anecdotes from his life. In this conversation, Evan shares his personal journey of navigating vision loss due to Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, discussing the challenges he faced and the importance of self-advocacy. The discussion delves into the impact of medical advice on individuals with blindness, the adaptation to educational environments, and how fitness can serve as a tool for building confidence. Evan emphasizes the significance of orientation and mobility training, the challenges faced in gym settings, and the importance of community support. The conversation also touches on nutrition and recovery strategies in sports training, highlighting the unique experiences of visually impaired individuals. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding recovery techniques, the importance of grip strength, and the journey of strength training and competitions. They discuss the evolution of recovery methods, emphasizing the need for active healing rather than traditional icing techniques. The conversation also highlights the significance of grip strength in sports and daily activities, particularly for individuals with visual impairments. The speakers share personal experiences in strength training, including participation in strongman competitions, and the impact of fitness on the blind community. Additionally, they touch on literary interests and personal growth, showcasing the importance of education and empowerment in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

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How to find more about Evan Schwerbrock:

WEBSITE: https://www.caneandablefitness.com/about 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/caneandablefitness/ 

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049697876217# 

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Evan Schwerbrock

03:03 Cane Enable Fitness: Making Fitness Accessible

06:03 The Journey into Fitness and Strength Training

08:57 Achievements in Strongman Competitions

11:58 Adaptive Strength and Future Goals

14:59 Personal Background and Life Experiences

17:59 The Importance of Community and Support

22:41 Navigating Vision Loss: Personal Stories

25:00 The Impact of Medical Advice on Blindness

27:04 Adapting to Blindness in Education

28:58 Fitness as a Tool for Confidence and Advocacy

32:02 Orientation and Mobility Training: A Game Changer

35:57 Overcoming Gym Challenges as a Visually Impaired Person

42:58 Building Community and Support in Fitness

49:01 Nutrition and Recovery in Sports Training

51:21 The Evolution of Recovery Techniques

54:58 Grip Strength and Its Importance

58:40 Exploring Strength Training and Competitions

01:01:13 The Journey of a Strongman

01:06:21 Literary Interests and Personal Growth

01:08:15 Empowering the Blind Community Through Fitness

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Podcast Intro & Outro done by  @BlindSurfer  Pete Gustin find out more at ► ⁠https://www.petegustin.com