322. Two Back Surgeries Before 40: Where He is Now + Longevity Training Wisdom
Sometimes, despite all our knowledge, coaching and best efforts, we still find ourselves sidelined with injuries or pain. And suddenly our well-crafted plans and best intentions are out the window as we wrestle with this new reality. That’s where today’s guest, Brad Williams, found himself. Brad is a long-time personal trainer with more than 14 years of experience who specializes in training the over-40 crowd. Yet, Brad found himself with back issues that led to two separate back surgeries. Brad and I sat down to talk about his experience with injury, surgery and recovery and how his training has changed. We dive into: What led to his multiple back surgeries and what he might have done differently What he learned about his body during the recovery process Quality of movement vs. quantity of movement The importance of improving quality of movement - especially for people over 40. If you’re facing pain or recovery, or want to know how to shift your focus from quantity to quality, this episode is just what you need. More Resources & Links Connect with Brad and his Over 40 Fitness Hacks Podcast Here! FREE 5-Day Core Tune Up - A free mini-course to dramatically improve your functional core strength, create better alignment, and relieve back and hip pain for good! Back & Hip Fix - Megan’s revolutionary 30-day program to eliminate back and hip pain at its source! Follow Megan on Instagram Subscribe to Megan’s YouTube channel