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Coronavirus, exercise, and injury

Simplavida

Simplavida Updated Dec 15, 2023 Read time: < 1 min

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Show Notes

Paul and Howard talk about the effects of the current epidemic on exercise, fitness, and injury.

Topics: 

  • The difficulty some people have had getting enough exercise
  • Overuse injuries
  • The worried-well and over-thinking things
  • Going to gyms in a pandemic
  • Hikers with sharp sticks
  • Lung function and pulse oximeters

Music:

“Crossing the Chasm” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


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About The Show

Simplavida is about smart services and tools for simplifying longevity. Its co-founders are Dr. Paul Kedrosky and Howard Luks M.D.

Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete and a venture capitalist. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon. Smart, candid, and experienced analysis, ideas and tips about health, fitness, and longevity from two athletes and sports orthopedic surgeon—and guests.

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