Log in

goodpods headphones icon

To access all our features

Open the Goodpods app
Close icon
Inflammation Nation: Science Informed Wellness - 036 Exercise Part 2 - What is "Fitness"?

036 Exercise Part 2 - What is "Fitness"?

03/24/22 • 17 min

Inflammation Nation: Science Informed Wellness

Send us a text

So what is "fitness"? Is is the ability to run a marathon but being inable to dop a single pushup? Or is fitness the ability to lift really heavy weights, even though you get winded while walking up a flight of stairs?

The problem is that when we point to people who are "fit" we tend to go the the extremes of either cardiorespiratory fitness on one end of the spectrum, or beast-mode physical strength on the other end. But by doing that we devalue things like stamina, flexibility, balance, agility and so on.

So instead of trying to emulate someone who might be accomplished in one of the extremes, why not shoot for GENERAL PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESS, where you are capable of more than just one thing?

How about we define fitness for the average non-athlete, as having the capacity to meet your daily physical demands, PLUS have enough left over to meet any extra, unexpcted demands, or crisis (heaven forbid)?

Hit the subscribe or follow button to be notified when new episodes drop.

Rate and review your favorite episodes to let me know the things you like so I can keep delivering great content that brings value to your life and health.

Check out my online DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox. https://www.drnoseworthy.com/store

You can listen to the Inflammation Nation podcast on

You can also watch on YouTube.
Check out my online store for self-learning/DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox.
You can use this form to reach out and request an Initial Consultation
Visit my LabShop store to self-order the same tests I use with my one-on-one coaching clients.
https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_3GMxe4p
SOCIAL LINKS
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok

plus icon
bookmark

Send us a text

So what is "fitness"? Is is the ability to run a marathon but being inable to dop a single pushup? Or is fitness the ability to lift really heavy weights, even though you get winded while walking up a flight of stairs?

The problem is that when we point to people who are "fit" we tend to go the the extremes of either cardiorespiratory fitness on one end of the spectrum, or beast-mode physical strength on the other end. But by doing that we devalue things like stamina, flexibility, balance, agility and so on.

So instead of trying to emulate someone who might be accomplished in one of the extremes, why not shoot for GENERAL PHYSICAL PREPAREDNESS, where you are capable of more than just one thing?

How about we define fitness for the average non-athlete, as having the capacity to meet your daily physical demands, PLUS have enough left over to meet any extra, unexpcted demands, or crisis (heaven forbid)?

Hit the subscribe or follow button to be notified when new episodes drop.

Rate and review your favorite episodes to let me know the things you like so I can keep delivering great content that brings value to your life and health.

Check out my online DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox. https://www.drnoseworthy.com/store

You can listen to the Inflammation Nation podcast on

You can also watch on YouTube.
Check out my online store for self-learning/DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox.
You can use this form to reach out and request an Initial Consultation
Visit my LabShop store to self-order the same tests I use with my one-on-one coaching clients.
https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_3GMxe4p
SOCIAL LINKS
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok

Previous Episode

undefined - 035 Exercise and Inflammation Part 1

035 Exercise and Inflammation Part 1

Send us a text

When you are inflamed exercise can be your best friend our your worst enemy. Let me explain how you can use exercise in a way that doesn't make your inflammation worse.

Hit the subscribe or follow button to be notified when new episodes drop.

Rate and review your favorite episodes to let me know the things you like so I can keep delivering great content that brings value to your life and health.

You can listen to the Inflammation Nation podcast on

You can also watch on YouTube.
Check out my online store for self-learning/DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox.
You can use this form to reach out and request an Initial Consultation
Visit my LabShop store to self-order the same tests I use with my one-on-one coaching clients.
https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_3GMxe4p
SOCIAL LINKS
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok

Next Episode

undefined - 037 Exercise Part 3 - Your Metabolic Tipping Point

037 Exercise Part 3 - Your Metabolic Tipping Point

Send us a text

If you don't understand the Metabolic Tipping Point, and know respect your exercise tolerance, then you run the risk of pushing yourself too hard and crashing metabolically. That means more inflammation and more oxidative stress.

Hit the subscribe or follow button to be notified when new episodes drop.

Rate and review your favorite episodes to let me know the things you like so I can keep delivering great content that brings value to your life and health.

Check out my online DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox. https://www.drnoseworthy.com/store

You can listen to the Inflammation Nation podcast on

You can also watch on YouTube.
Check out my online store for self-learning/DIY programs for thyroid, gut health and detox.
You can use this form to reach out and request an Initial Consultation
Visit my LabShop store to self-order the same tests I use with my one-on-one coaching clients.
https://labs.rupahealth.com/store/storefront_3GMxe4p
SOCIAL LINKS
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok

Episode Comments

Generate a badge

Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode

Select type & size
Open dropdown icon
share badge image

<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/inflammation-nation-science-informed-wellness-295989/036-exercise-part-2-what-is-fitness-39236264"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to 036 exercise part 2 - what is "fitness"? on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>

Copy