Injured training | Tune Up Ep. 13

Injuries s*&k but they happen and we know that it can be a big factor in throwing off your consistency. This week Pat, Molly and Chelsie speak to handling injuries physically and mentally, customizing workouts safely, how to preserve your consistency, and how to keep moving forward while you recover.

Chapters:

00:00 Injuries Suck
01:42 Recent Injuries: Childbirth and Elbow Pain
02:54 What Causes Golfer's and Tennis Elbow?
04:05 Managing an Elbow Flare-Up
05:59 Chelsie's Hamstring Injury
08:11 The Emotional Impact of Being Injured
10:17 Grieving, Accepting, and Moving Forward
13:02 Figuring Out What You Can Still Do
15:04 Pat's Meniscus Injury
18:22 Adjusting Your Training Expectations and Making Injured Training More Enjoyable
23:08 Preserving the Habit While You Recover
23:10 Setting New Goals During an Injury
26:18 How to Customize Training Around an Injury
28:52 When to Rest or Seek Medical Attention and The Pain-Smart Approach to Movement
30:16 Adjusting Load and Range of Motion
32:42 Warming Up and Relieving Tension
36:00 Why Movement Can Support Recovery
37:15 Turning an Injury Into an Opportunity
38:30 Seven Ways to Modify a Workout
39:37 Breaking Down: "Simplifying Complex Movements"
41:02 Breaking Down: "Preserving Workout Duration"
42:21 The Benefits of Unilateral Training
43:10 Safety Comes Before Intensity
45:50 Training Around an Injury Is NOT Rehabilitation
47:01 When to See a Physical Therapist or Doctor
50:11 The Flat-Tire Strategy for Injuries and Final Takeaways