Think Fit. Be Fit.

Pulling up sore after your weekly runs? It could be a bigger problem than you think, it could be a small fixable issue.  The answers lie within the bigger global question that Think Fit. Be Fit. wants to help you answer. How do we exercise, compete, and have fun without pain despite our old injuries? The conversation on this always comes back to owning your training process, the ultimate fitness hack to what really matters: exercise longevity.

This episode covers running topics related to injury prevention and getting stronger. The important step is that you recognize that once a sports injury is sustained that it can continue to haunt you until you address with tailored strength training and a wholistic awareness of your training process. Inside the solo-cast you will find examples of common running issues that strength training can address. However we promote the use of detailed assessments to get detailed in the strength training. If you don’t want to get deeper with your exercise and prefer to ‘just do it’ (most of us have already tried that!), then this podcast series is not for you!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The biomechanic foundational thought process that almost all injury prevention programs dismiss or get wrong
• The 3 mindset mistakes that athletes with chronic injury make
• Stretching isn’t as helpful as we once thought it to be

Links of interest:

Link to first running podcast

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-common-fallacy-of-running/id1379865962?i=1000426118286&mt=2

Link to our guide on Running & Injury Prevention- includes more information on the common running issues that strength training can address and stretching myth busting- Qualifies you for purchase of our hip and spine injury prevention exercise sequences.  

https://jennschwartz.kartra.com/page/LXt18

Book an appointment for a Treadmill Analysis

https://jennschwartz.kartra.com/page/run

More Strategy to get the Stretch on Medium

https://medium.com/@jennifersimoneschwartz/a-new-mindset-for-yoga-practice-more-strategy-to-get-the-stretch-f1c3dd62b3ee

The popular podcast episode- all exercise exist on a continuum

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-exercise-exists-on-a-continuum/id1379865962?i=1000413125060&mt=2

Get on the List!  Movement Pathways masterclass

https://jennschwartz.kartra.com/page/JKY24

Exercise can provide instant and delayed gratification.  Both of these feel near impossible when you struggle with old injuries.

Jenn’s experience and 100s of her clients share concerns about reoccurring injuries, muscle tightness, and exercise that just doesn't feel right.  The lack of progress and increased muscle tightness is annoying and frustrating.

In this episode Jenn shares her strength-based view of fixing your exercise and creating positive change to exercise performance. When we have old injuries, the choice according to conventional wisdom is to limit your exercise and let the tightness hold you back. The recent knowledge from Pain Science research findings indicate that active adults can thrive despite old injury and pain patterns.  

If you want to optimize and save time in the gym this episode is for you.  Believing that your body can do more than what it’s currently doing is the kindle that yields the results you are missing.

What you will learn in the episode:

• Awareness of the possibility that joints can have damage/wear and tear/previous injuries with NO pain present.
• The concepts and strategies that Jenn has used with herself and 100s of clients to progress beyond the stage of ‘exercise doesn’t feel right'
• Strength training that can also be injury prevention and improve joint pain.  

Links of interest:

• https://www.impactyourfitness.net/blog/abnormal-findings-in-joint-scans
• https://thesports.physio/2017/01/10/a-picture-is-not-always-worth-a-thousand-words/
• https://www.painscience.com/articles/mri-and-x-ray-almost-useless-for-back-pain.php

#AskTFBF

Have a question for Jenn?  

Twitter or Instagram

Exercise can provide instant and delayed gratification.  Both of these feel near impossible when you struggle with old injuries.

Jenn’s experience and 100s of her clients share concerns about reoccurring injuries, muscle tightness, and exercise that just doesn't feel right.  The lack of progress and increased muscle tightness is annoying and frustrating.

In this episode Jenn shares her strength-based view of fixing your exercise and creating positive change to exercise performance. When we have old injuries, the choice according to conventional wisdom is to limit your exercise and let the tightness hold you back. The recent knowledge from Pain Science research findings indicate that active adults can thrive despite old injury and pain patterns.  

If you want to optimize and save time in the gym this episode is for you.  Believing that your body can do more than what it’s currently doing is the kindle that yields the results you are missing.

What you will learn in the episode:

• Awareness of the possibility that joints can have damage/wear and tear/previous injuries with NO pain present.
  
  
• The concepts and strategies that Jenn has used with herself and 100s of clients to progress beyond the stage of ‘exercise doesn’t feel right'
  
  
• Strength training that can also be injury prevention and improve joint pain.  
  
  

Links of interest:

• https://www.impactyourfitness.net/blog/abnormal-findings-in-joint-scans
  
  
• https://thesports.physio/2017/01/10/a-picture-is-not-always-worth-a-thousand-words/
  
  
• https://www.painscience.com/articles/mri-and-x-ray-almost-useless-for-back-pain.php
  
  

#AskTFBF

Have a question for Jenn?  

Twitter or Instagram

Today’s episode is all about the ups and downs of squats (wow, dad joke). When executed well, squats can pay big dividends in health and wellness. The potential benefits are vast, which includes improving athletic performance, overall muscular health and flexibility.

A loaded squat can be a high reward, high risk exercise.  The most admirable characteristics of the squat also make it inappropriate and dangerous for others.  

Join us today for a look at this queen of an exercise and to possibly arrive one step closer to a more fine-grained analysis of what separates exercise that is effective and intelligent from being stuck in an injury-inflammation cycle.  

Rachel and Jenn have experience in several aspects of squat analysis.  Jenn discusses it from her own story ,expertise in post- rehabilitative exercise and muscle mechanics.  Rachel discusses it from a competitive weight lifting athlete, coach, and personal training point of view.  

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Progressions and insider information from the weightlifting and MAT perspective

• The crazy ride that made Jenn semi-obsessed with squats
• Superficial fitness hopes and outcomes aren’t good enough
• Quality  of squats is important
• Squat terminology and tips
• The expected transfers in strength and speed for embracing squat variations
• Instagram squats look very different from strong and braced squats

Links of interest:

Box jump youtube link

Our list of squats and visual references

Front squat visual and assessment

Rachel-before/after MAT picture

3 days out from a meet

Compare post

Neutral squat position

Quality squat post on bracing

Today’s episode is all about the ups and downs of squats (wow, dad joke). When executed well, squats can pay big dividends in health and wellness. The potential benefits are vast, which includes improving athletic performance, overall muscular health and flexibility.

A loaded squat can be a high reward, high risk exercise.  The most admirable characteristics of the squat also make it inappropriate and dangerous for others.  

Join us today for a look at this queen of an exercise and to possibly arrive one step closer to a more fine-grained analysis of what separates exercise that is effective and intelligent from being stuck in an injury-inflammation cycle.  

Rachel and Jenn have experience in several aspects of squat analysis.  Jenn discusses it from her own story ,expertise in post- rehabilitative exercise and muscle mechanics.  Rachel discusses it from a competitive weight lifting athlete, coach, and personal training point of view.  

What you’ll learn in this episode:

Progressions and insider information from the weightlifting and MAT perspective

• The crazy ride that made Jenn semi-obsessed with squats
  
  
• Superficial fitness hopes and outcomes aren’t good enough
  
  
• Quality  of squats is important
  
  
• Squat terminology and tips
  
  
• The expected transfers in strength and speed for embracing squat variations
  
  
• Instagram squats look very different from strong and braced squats
  
  

Links of interest:

Box jump youtube link

Our list of squats and visual references

Front squat visual and assessment

Rachel-before/after MAT picture

3 days out from a meet

Compare post

Neutral squat position

Quality squat post on bracing

What is the common fallacy about running?  It’s simple, running is a sport and it is not a reliable way to achieve your best bod and healthy joints. Any trainer charging more than $50 USD an hour should have a solid argument against using running to sustainably lose fat.

Injury rates for runners are up to 79% according to a recent systematic literature review.

Jenn has worked with hundreds of runners on post-rehabilitative strength and resolving old injuries.  The goal of this episode and the Think Fit. Be Fit. free offer (*see below) is to help you find your stride and move with confidence.

Finding the sweet spot of running for enjoyment or competition is worth the extra work.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• You can make running a great way to achieve fitness if you see strength assessments and improvements as a foundation for making that work
• Common running and cardio myths that won’t die
• The single common denominator of all injuries

Links of interest:

Podcast episodes (Lab of Us Ep. 5, Lab of Us Ep 4.)

Systematic Review Literature

*Message Jenn for PST Running Exercises

#AskTFBF

Have a question for Jenn?  

Twitter or Instagram

What is the common fallacy about running?  It’s simple, running is a sport and it is not a reliable way to achieve your best bod and healthy joints. Any trainer charging more than $50 USD an hour should have a solid argument against using running to sustainably lose fat.

Injury rates for runners are up to 79% according to a recent systematic literature review.

Jenn has worked with hundreds of runners on post-rehabilitative strength and resolving old injuries.  The goal of this episode and the Think Fit. Be Fit. free offer (*see below) is to help you find your stride and move with confidence.

Finding the sweet spot of running for enjoyment or competition is worth the extra work.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• You can make running a great way to achieve fitness if you see strength assessments and improvements as a foundation for making that work
• Common running and cardio myths that won’t die
• The single common denominator of all injuries

Links of interest:

Podcast episodes (Lab of Us Ep. 5, Lab of Us Ep 4.)

Systematic Review Literature

*Message Jenn for PST Running Exercises

#AskTFBF

Have a question for Jenn?  

Twitter or Instagram

Holiday traveling, celebrations, or time of year can be a results killer for a healthy lifestyle. We’ve collectively worked hard all year, let’s avoid putting a dent in our momentum.  Katie of No Limits Fitness and Health in Indiana and Jenn of Impact Your Fitness in the DC metro area discuss their ideas and experience around travelling ,jollying over the holidays, and helping our clients hold onto their hard work.  

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Making time for yourself is important
• Simple and practical tips for setting yourself up for a relaxing holiday
• Ideas for planning and protecting your self-improvement process

Free download on the Impact Your Fitness blog

Jenn & Katie’s “Holiday Checklist”

Links of interest:

https://www.nolimitsfitnessandhealth.com/

https://www.facebook.com/katienolimits/

https://www.facebook.com/ImpactYourFitness/

Holiday traveling, celebrations, or time of year can be a results killer for a healthy lifestyle. We’ve collectively worked hard all year, let’s avoid putting a dent in our momentum.  Katie of No Limits Fitness and Health in Indiana and Jenn of Impact Your Fitness in the DC metro area discuss their ideas and experience around travelling ,jollying over the holidays, and helping our clients hold onto their hard work.  

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Making time for yourself is important
• Simple and practical tips for setting yourself up for a relaxing holiday
• Ideas for planning and protecting your self-improvement process

Free download on the Impact Your Fitness blog

Jenn & Katie’s “Holiday Checklist”

Links of interest:

https://www.nolimitsfitnessandhealth.com/

https://www.facebook.com/katienolimits/

https://www.facebook.com/ImpactYourFitness/

This episode has it all! Which includes but not limited to: philosophy, learning, cadavers, and choosing your friends. Jenn is hosting an incredible woman, Nathaly Granja. She is a Mindset Coach and Energy Alchemist who uses  coaching in combination with Reiki and Hypnotherapy to help people choose their life upgrades.  She’s also Jenn’s coach and confidant. Enjoy this relaxed and open conversation about being curious and enjoying the process.

Links of interest:

Email to be on our list for Jenn’s Daily Movement Practice, [email protected]

Follow Nathaly Granja at  https://www.instagram.com/nathalygranja_/

Follow Jenn Schwartz at  https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/