Why Exercise is Destroying Your Body

In episode 964, Mark Bell, Nsima Inyang, and Andrew Zaragoza talk about how you need to focus on recovery just as much as you focus on exercise or you will not be doing that exercise for very long.
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[@brianbelden8771]

More people need to read Pavel Tsatsouline’s works, and hopefully one day Mark can have him on the podcast. In essence, Pavel describes “practicing” everyday, but don’t go until you’re sore. If you’re sore, you can’t practice tomorrow. It’s a great mindset that was developed by Russian researchers, that really applies to anyone of any sport/skill level, once you break your mind free of the “tough it out” mindset that many of us have.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

We'll get him at some point!

[@Thankyoukels]

Fitness is about health and longevity. However, fitness culture pushes behaviors that are the opposite of that.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

We try to not do that lol

[@drip369]

That's why recovery is extremely important, you can do all of the right movements and enough of them, you can eat all of the right foods, but if you aren't recovering then you are still holding yourself back and can get yourself injured

[@zarathustra007]

Training destroys while recovery and nutrition builds.

[@Game7Mode]

This is especially true if you're training hard and your sessions are highly fatigue inducing. People who perform athletically consistently like basketball or football players will have games be their primary destructive athletic activity and training for them will be largely light and recovery focused. To a bodybuilder or powerlifter they might say such people train like pussies but there's a lot of variation in training types to fit certain goals.

[@thereignofthezero225]

Recovery destroys me. Keep moving or suffer

[@Game7Mode]

@@thereignofthezero225 joint pain?

[@thereignofthezero225]

@Game7Mode Yeah, if I sit on my ass for a couple days. Otherwise if I do my calisthenics and biking I'm good

[@bearshapedbubs6626]

Once upon a time I had a 1800+ raw total, but after 13 surgical repairs and a recent aneurysm I've finally learned my lesson and switched to Superslow lifting on a minimalist routine. Even if I lose a little mass it's a worthwhile trade off to be able to keep lifting without tearing anything else. I just wish I'd had this epiphany a decade ago before my body started breaking down

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Glad you're back at it and making progress

[@bearshapedbubs6626]

@@MarkBellsPowerProject thank you! I miss throwing around heavy weights but it's also satisfying to be able to squat 315 for 20 second reps. It's better to be focusing on what you can do and not dwelling on what you can't

[@reformedknight7506]

Elite lifters recover with isometric training . Isometry when done for strenght is amazing . I developed way for isometric strenght training . Feels amazing after every set , pain relieving effect . Experimenting with things like that .. Isometric strenght training takes a few months to learn , it's not easy . One exercise to start - just do pullup and stop at the top , hold 5 seconds , then lower movement to the 90 degrees arms position , in the middle of the movement . Hold 5-10-15 seconds ( if you can LOL ) , then lower it to the end of movement and strench muscle and hold it for 5 -10 seconds . After that tell me how you feel , pain relief and also you feel strong and elastic like you could fight Werdum or Cro Cop lol . I noticed that cardio can potentialy hurt me more than lifting , even in Mike Menzter way HIT . Maybe one true , big set per muscle group is enough and prevetns from injury . When I do swimming in sea for cardio , and I do it a lot , I noticed my neck and shoulder , and even spine can hurt . Sometimes is amazing , getting sunlight and swimming in some amazing place here , winter and summer , whole year . Maybe it's genetics , but I do not get hurt from proper lifting , pullups . Only sprints running can destroy me , but even sprints are milder for my body vs running 10 K . If I run 10 K I would be destroyed for a week LOL . Steve Maxwel said when he came to Russia , elite athletes there train in 'soft' system with a lot of isometry , lifting is not every day , one wrestler said to him that he lifts once per week . Maybe because wrestling on elite level is - like lifting :D . If you have perfect life , diet , sunlight , fresh air , sleep , and genetics , you can push yourself to the extreme maybe and be lucky and never get long term injury . Injury WILL come and MUST happen , it's just a matter it won't be long term and often .

[@LiquidfirePUA]

​@@reformedknight7506static holds(this is also isometric right?) are amazing when you overload, I use it to get used to weights i never lifted before.

[@mdguitar00]

@@bearshapedbubs6626how ping have you been training this new way? I’ve always been intrigued, but I really want to continue building muscle.

[@haskewjiujitsu8758]

I am a 41 yr old 1st Degree Black Belt in BJJ. Had 11 surgeries over the years with herniated L5. Its part of the game. Adjust your training and keep going

[@NsimaInyang]

I don’t believe it has to be though…

[@haskewjiujitsu8758]

You arent wrong.... But for me, I began in 1999 and made a lot of mistakes, coaches have evolved since then too. Leg locks and takedowns are the most dangerous IMO Love the show. Been a longtime fan.

[@BluegillGreg]

I started Club Swinging a few years ago, and it's been great for combining stability, mobility, and rotational athleticism. I also keep a basketball in my car. At 65 yo I don't even play pickup, but I do shoot baskets and snag rebounds for 10 or 15 minutes 4 or 5 times a week. Unpredictable movement in all directions is very freeing.

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

Mike Mentzer HIT style of less training and volume is the best thing ive ever done for my body/mind/spirit

[@MR-rd7el]

💯 is done wonders 4me less is more when it comes 2 training Mike Mentzer audio lectures have helped me mindfully wise when it come to recuperating....

[@user-sk9sp7pe4y]

@MR-rd7el 💯 finally the science is catching up with Mike. Few more years, and the world is gonna find out the truth.

[@SpodyOdy]

Great topic👍😎

[@jpsawat]

27:30 to 28:00 pain is in the cards for everyone for sure!! I really appreciate that three fit, been there-done that, doodes like yourselves can preach some very common sense concepts - I hope people can tune into this and benefit. Some of the wins people need to consider is the character they're building versus chasing acute accolades.

[@Russellbuddy]

1 minute in and I’m hooked.

[@XTheSpartanX7]

Consistency over intensity works well for regular people. For most of us fitness is just a part of our life and it’s fun to challenge yourself every now and then by going all out but doing it every session is dumb. I also enjoy pavels work. His ladder training is the mainstay when it comes to my calisthenics training.

[@TheRealBmoc888]

I tore my pec July 8th. Everytime Id try to bench in the 300s for the past 2 and a half years, it would get strained and Id feel it the next day. Id wind up taking 4 to sometimes 6 weeks off from benching and anything chest related. Id come back and bench light for a while and it would feel fine. But I cant be satisfied benching 225 for the rest of my life. So it got to a point where I just said "fuck my pec" if its gonna get strained everytime I bench 275-350lbs plus, then Im just gonna tear it. And thats exactly what I did. I know Im a psycho maniac for thinking that way, but Im glad my weak ass pec tore. Fuck it. This year I had decided to get alot more into cardio anyways because Im 30 and want to be more heart health conscious, so my torn pec has now allowed me to focus way more on cardio. I now do over an hour of cardio every single day and my endurance has improved spectacularly the last month. Theres always gonna be ways to workout, even if youre fucked up.

[@koryarnold8333]

Cardio is great man. Helps quite a bit with a hypertrophic type lift also if your in the 8 to 12 rep range. Hope you can get back to benching heavy again one day

[@TheRealBmoc888]

@koryarnold8333 It used to be the bane of my existence! I always got out of breath so damn fast, but because of the pec tear limiting severely what I can do with weights for now while I wait for surgery, I've dedicated often times 80 minutes a day to cardio and endurance training. Running outside, running on a treadmill, elliptical, and exercise bike. I can now run for minutes on end without stopping, whereas just a few weeks ago, running for more than 60 seconds felt torturous. And thanks man. I've unfortunately had to wait longer than the recommended 2 weeks to get the pec looked at, so I'm hoping for the best as well.

[@bearshapedbubs6626]

It's not worth it, trust me. No matter what you bench or squat or pull its never going to be enough as long as you're chasing numbers I never tore a pec, but my shoulders got chewed up trying to get to 475 raw and I had flawless form and did minimal volume (overtraining will destroy your connective tissues and joints even if your muscle can 'recover' from it) I haven't benched in nearly a decade and don't miss it at all. If you're not going to win a medal doing a lift, then don't do it if it hurts you. I just use the hammer strength machines, football bar inclines and bodyweight dips nowadays, all done for 90+ second time under tension sets so as to keep the mechanical stress to a minimum

[@danielcartwright8868]

I had the wind knocked out of me once when my older brother and I both crammed onto a saucer sled. There was a bump at the bottom of the hill, we went over it, and my big bro landed on top of me! 😂😂

[@ryandeffley7652]

One thing I used to do religiously was prioritize my shoulder mobility. Then for whatever reason, I got really lazy with doing it. For the past 2-3 years my shoilder mobility has gotten so bad it hurt to reach for stuff and it was starting to negatively effect my ROM on various lifts/calisthenics. After just 2-3 days of consistent shoulder mobility work with dislocates and reach backs, I felt like 85-90% better. But at first the pain was so bad, it made me scream like JCVD in Bloodsport and fall asleep from how much the stress wore me out. 🤣

[@dr.ogremitsu-77]

Stan efferding said it best. "If you want to be healthy, dont compete."

[@user-pp6jn6iw3j]

My dads two fake shoulders dont just go away or pass from weightlifting just don’t lift super heavy we are meant to be lean and strong and endurance athletes not lifting a thousand pounds.

[@RJ-is9ko]

Weightlifting is a modern thing. The ability to squat 500lbs was not passed down from generation to generation. It's a totally unnatural activity.

[@Game7Mode]

If you are doing any sport that requires dynamism and flexibility you need to incorporate that into your training (in the gym and elsewhere). Powerlifters and bodybuilders are great for static foundational work but id look at guys who train athletes like soccer, football, wrestling etc to learn how to really move.

[@Jeff26]

I’d pay for an episode or segment on *How to Get Back After a Hiatus*

[@BrunoEletrotec]

I’m serioulsly considering drop BJJ. A member of my Gym had a severe injury competing, and basicaly everyone I know that have been training for years is complaining about aches all The time. My main concern is my fingers, that hurts a lot. (Sorry about my english) 🇧🇷

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

Strength train and take care of your body. Working on gaining strength, muscle and mobility can make a real difference in your longevity in bjj

[@cryptogymbro]

9h+ sleeperino, learn to cook like chef from KZbin, gg ez gainz everytime, do hard training but incorporate physiotherapy concepts in your strength routines. PLEASE INTERVIEW CONOR HARRIS💸

[@nategee6514]

If your fingers hurt from gi training you’re not gripping the gi right and not using good positioning and mechanics or leverage. People use their arms too much and don’t use their bodies enough. You’re pressure & position from the top or bottom should be so good that it slows your opponent down.

[@Nico.Rabeee]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 💪 Entrenar Jiu Jitsu ha causado daños permanentes en el cuerpo del hablante. 03:26 🥋 El título "Jiu Jitsu saved my life but destroyed my body" es engañoso. La responsabilidad puede estar en las acciones del hablante, no en el Jiu Jitsu. 06:17 🏋️‍♂️ Practicar cualquier deporte físico requiere cuidado y autocuidado para prevenir lesiones y dolor a largo plazo. 10:20 🤔 La persistencia y la disciplina en el Jiu Jitsu le enseñaron al hablante lecciones valiosas para enfrentar desafíos en otras áreas de su vida. 15:36 🩺 El hablante siente que Jiu Jitsu salvó su vida mentalmente, pero ahora está lidiando con problemas físicos a medida que envejece. Considera retirarse si sufre otra lesión grave. 16:16 🏅 Jiu Jitsu le dio al hablante habilidades valiosas como la perseverancia y la capacidad de enfrentar la adversidad, lo que influyó en otras áreas de su vida. 19:05 💪 El ejercicio puede causar dolor y daño si no se tiene en cuenta la movilidad y la prevención de lesiones. 20:16 🤔 Es importante aprender a autorregular el cuerpo y cuidar la salud en actividades físicas como Jiu Jitsu. 22:35 🧠 La conciencia y el conocimiento son fundamentales para evitar lesiones y mantener una actividad física sostenible a largo plazo. 23:17 💤 El sueño de calidad es esencial para el rendimiento físico y la recuperación. 29:00 🏋️‍♂️ El entrenamiento de fuerza es crucial para fortalecer el cuerpo, mantener la densidad ósea y prevenir lesiones. 30:10 👣 El cuidado de los pies y el uso de técnicas de liberación miofascial pueden mejorar el rendimiento y prevenir lesiones. 31:23 🧪 Conocer y cuidar la salud ósea, la nutrición y la prevención de lesiones son esenciales para mantenerse activo a medida que envejecemos. 35:05 🚫 No ignorar el dolor y las molestias, sino adaptar el entrenamiento para evitar lesiones y cuidar el cuerpo adecuadamente. 37:09 😴 No forzar el cuerpo cuando está dolorido o agotado, ya que puede comprometer el rendimiento y aumentar el riesgo de lesiones. 38:19 🛌 Descanso y recuperación son fundamentales para atletas que deseen mejorar y evitar lesiones. 39:02 💪 Se necesita alrededor de 10 años para dominar cualquier habilidad o disciplina, incluyendo Jiu Jitsu. 40:22 🔄 Es importante mover el cuerpo de diferentes maneras para evitar rigidez y lesiones, especialmente para deportes dinámicos como Jiu Jitsu. 42:41 🏈 Entrenadores de deportistas de élite enfatizan poner a los atletas en posiciones incómodas para mejorar su capacidad de movimiento. 44:48 🧠 Controlar el ego y respetar los límites del cuerpo es crucial para evitar lesiones a largo plazo. 46:25 🔄 Complementar el entrenamiento con movimientos diferentes, como el Rope Flow, ayuda a mejorar la movilidad y previene lesiones. 48:19 🚫 No ignorar el dolor o entrenar con lesiones, buscar métodos de recuperación y rehabilitación es esencial para mantenerse activo a largo plazo. 51:07 💡 El entrenamiento y la recuperación no son separados, sino una parte integral para el éxito y longevidad en el deporte. 53:39 🔑 Establecer hábitos de autocuidado y mantener una mentalidad de mejora continua son esenciales para evitar lesiones y mejorar el rendimiento. 56:54 😴 Cuidar la calidad del sueño y su impacto en el rendimiento físico es crucial. 58:16 👃 La respiración profunda en el diafragma es esencial para relajar el cuerpo y reducir el estrés. 58:45 💤 Establecer hábitos de sueño y alimentación adecuados beneficia el rendimiento a largo plazo. 01:00:21 🔄 Una vez los buenos hábitos son establecidos, se convierten en rutinas que mejoran la salud y reducen el dolor. 01:01:02 🤔 Implementar buenos hábitos y mantenerse activo pueden prevenir y aliviar el dolor a medida que envejecemos. Made with HARPA AI

[@craiglawson663]

Im 52, Powerlifted in my 20's, moved over to Crossfit back in 2008 and have been doing it 4-5 days a week since. It seems this dude was just not doing what you have to do OUTSIDE the gym to recover correctly so he can do what he loves.

[@dannyrivera2]

Get him on the podcast. Maybe he can explain some of the things you guys are questioning.

[@AntiGravityResearch2022]

Training is like a hammer, the same tool that can build a house can also be used to crush your skull. Learn to use the tool right and you can do amazing things

[@OldestPagans]

There’s no one sport where the athletes are more dedicated to crippling each other than jujitsu

[@VevoV]

29:40

[@OpenBarGarage]

This jujitsu guy in the beginning sounds like he's built very frail. At least he tried. Hopefully he doesn't spread to much negativity.

[@RJ-is9ko]

Its a youtuber who runs a software developer channel

[@Armzilla-]

Just get on TRT like me 😅

[@chadstefaniak8990]

I had to turn it when I heard them eating into the mic.

[@MarkBellsPowerProject]

aw

[@jamesspriggs7418]

​@@MarkBellsPowerProject😂😂

[@BigBusiness02]

Too bad myofascia doesn't actually release

[@dumpsterdick]

Yea, unfortunatley for me, i can no lo ger have masturbation marathons. I kept desheathing my penis on things and not giving myself enough recovery time. You have to recover guys.