#25: Mobility, Stretching, & Strength - Why You’re Not Training Your Body for a Lifetime of Fitness

“The biggest mistake people make is thinking they have to get in shape before starting a fitness program.”

Have you always known that stretching and mobility is important in your strength training routine but aren’t sure how to get started? Or maybe you’ve wanted to get started on a fitness routine but don’t know where to start?

Our next guest, Jacob Rivera, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who has trained everyone from professional athletes to junior high students.

This episode is a deep dive into:

Why you’ve been stretching the wrong way for years and what to do about it

How to get your joint health dialed in to ensure you’re able to stay fit over the long-term

Mental hacks to get you to the gym more often

Why mindsets are so important in your fitness routine

The biggest mistake people make when thinking about fitness

The surprising role breathing plays in your strength routine

And so much more...

Important Links:

Chip and Dan Heath - Switch https://amzn.to/38nvsDc

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/35XhGEG

Kelly Starrett - Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World https://amzn.to/3l7TCVW

Patrick McKeown -The Oxygen Advantage https://amzn.to/2IcQ9Xq

You can find Jacob on Instagram @coachjacobrivera, or connect with him via email at [email protected]

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