“💪 Strength training is healthcare.” 🏥
With that powerful statement, teen climbing prodigy, turned climbing and fitness savant, Dr. Natasha Barnes cuts through the confusion around exercise, fitness, and longevity in climbing and quality of life.🎙️
From a former winner of bouldering US Nationals 🏆, who “didn’t think I would even be climbing at a high level, let alone competing in powerlifting or doing the profession that I do now,” to overcoming burnout and major injuries by turning around her training, Natasha’s story is as inspiring as her insights are practical.
We cover -
1) Why strength training may be the closest thing to a silver bullet for athletes and humans of all ages 🥈
2) Surprising truths about injuries, rehab, and MRIs that will change how you view physical setbacks 🤯
3) How stretching is less important for the time strapped athlete ⌛
4) Straight talk on nutrition, menstrual cycles, and other make-or-break factors for consistent performance.
5) The joy of being a beginner and a learner! 🎓 @norcalclimber
If you want to move better, get stronger, and keep progressing in your sports for decades to come, this conversation with the talented Dr. Natasha Barnes is recommended.
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