Build Your Runway

Talking Rehab with Dr. Fred Bagares

In Episode 15, we dive into a unique analogy comparing our bodies to airplanes. We discuss how our physical abilities change over time and the importance of building a runway to maintain our movement and physical health. Here are some key topics and timestamps to help you navigate through the episode:

**Key Topics and Timestamps:**

- **[00:00] Introduction:** What is rehab or rehabilitation?

- **[00:28] Airplane Analogy:** Comparing our bodies to airplanes and the importance of a runway.

- **[01:17] Physical Changes Over Time:** How our physical attributes change and the need to adapt.

- **[02:09] Building Your Runway:** The importance of scaling activities and maintaining movement.

- **[03:42] Adapting to Physical Vulnerabilities:** Personal experiences and changes in training.

- **[04:56] Maintaining Physical Activity:** The importance of strength training and adapting exercise routines.

- **[05:53] Jiu-jitsu and Aging:** My personal journey with jiu-jitsu and adapting to physical changes.

- **[07:32] Encouraging Flexibility:** The importance of mental and physical flexibility in staying active.

- **[08:53] Final Thoughts:** Building longer runways and becoming better pilots of our bodies.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you find this analogy helpful and inspiring as you think about your own movement and physical health. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like and subscribe to the Talking Rehab Podcast. Have a movement-filled day!

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