Podcasts Health & Fitness Fitness The Model Health Show TMHS 293: Go Slow To Get Fast And Get Fit For Life -With Guest Peter Park

TMHS 293: Go Slow To Get Fast And Get Fit For Life -With Guest Peter Park

Published: June 20, 2018, 12:15 a.m.

When it comes down to it, performance is a key aspect of everything we do. Whether it\u2019s in our relationships, jobs, or physical fitness, the ability to perform at a high level is what creates incredible results.

Sharpening that ability begins with building a strong foundation. Many people want to jump to achieving an end result, while not realizing the importance of putting in the work and mastering the basics. Physically, this can manifest in a whole host of problems. Without a strong foundation in place, we can develop faulty patterns that negatively affect our movement, posture, and strength.

My guest on today\u2019s show is Peter Park, former Ironman triathlete, ultramarathon runner, and strength and conditioning coach. Peter has 28 years of experience training everyone from elite athletes to everyday folks. On today\u2019s show, Peter is sharing the guiding principles from his proven methods, sharing what it means to go slow to go fast, and discussing the importance of ensuring your body is functional, no matter your current skill level.

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:
  • How making connections can help you reach your potential.
  • What inspired Peter to pivot from focusing on himself to training others.
  • The importance of finding balancein the way you approach training.
  • How helping others reach their goals can be enlightening.
  • The difference between outworking and overworking.
  • Why using fat as a primary energy source changed Peter\u2019s training.
  • How building a strong aerobic base can help you recover faster.
  • What it means to \u201cgo slow to go fast.\u201d
  • Why you have to earn the rightto lift weights.
  • The importance of acting as a safety net for your children.
  • How to appropriately and safely implement interval training.
  • Why listening to what your body needs throughout time is the key to success.
  • Why so many professional athletes are missing basic functional patterns.
  • The most important fundamental movementswe all need to master.
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