About the Episode

Episode Components

• General discussion about physical activity
  • Check with a doctor
  • Why get in shape prior to going out
  • Setting expectations
• How to get into shape
  • Walking/Running/Day Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Home/Gym Training (warn about those with HBP to avoid Isometric exercises)
    • Calf raises (legs/isometric)
    • Wall holds (legs/core/isometric)
    • The Plank (core/isometric)
    • Superman (back/arms/legs/isometric [careful with this one])
    • Joint-related exerices for legs
• Other considerations
  • Getting use to carrying weight
  • Breaking in gear