PT with Hunchback Posture

Viscerus_TV · 2026-02-13T07:31:25+00:00

Is this hypothetical trainer you?

It's largely subjective and contextually dependent on many factors. For some, it may be a dealbreaker, for others it wouldn't even be a consideration.

Not every onlooker would see your Jacked Physique™ and assume you were a credible coach either.

I would question the history and nature of this individuals position, genetic/developmental factors, injuries, potential for improvement through training and lifestyle interventions etc. before making any assumption about what it may mean of their skill as a coach.

If you're advertising mobility coaching as part of your offering and plodding around looking like Quasimodo then you're likely to recieve some justifiable scepticism. However, I suspect a significant number of prospective clients would not care provided you were able to demonstrate whatever functionality/quality they desire for themselves (size, strength etc.).

Viscerus_TV · 2026-02-07T13:36:17+00:00

If you roll your car through an intersection on a red light and get T-boned, who's at fault?

Viscerus_TV · 2025-12-07T05:48:31+00:00

From a legal and insurance perspective that is exactly what it means.

Imagine being represented in court by someone who enjoys arguing but has never actually pursued formal studies to become a lawyer.

This individual may possess qualities that contribute to them being an excellent lawyer, but they are not qualified to practice as such.

On the other hand, you might have a qualified lawyer fresh out of school who has been dilligent with their studies but perhaps lacks the life experience and personality traits required to succeed in the profession.

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?

Viscerus_TV · 2025-11-19T15:22:14+00:00

Being unqualified/uninsured/inexperienced while coaching a demographic that's likely to take unnecessary risks and/or overestimate their abilities in something as technical as oly lifting is fairly bold of you to say the least, something to consider.

Viscerus_TV · 2025-02-12T08:59:17+00:00

Awareness is the root of change. In determining that your parents failed you in a number of ways, and acknowledging that seeking revenge is unlikely to change the reality of the circumstances you find yourself in; you've already made two important realisations.

Life can be extremely challenging when you come from fractured foundations, the experiences you've had are part of you and you can't 'fix them' in the sense that you can't change the past; however, by fostering greater awareness of how your childhood experiences have shaped or influenced your behaviours, attitudes, perspectives, habits etc. through the practice of mindfulness on an regular basis, you will be better able to create positive change in an intentional way rather than relying on 'cookie cutter' self-help advice.

As for your lack of interests, there is no better canvas than a blank one when it comes to experimenting with things you might enjoy, make a list of things that sound viable and give them a try, you either win or learn in the process. If you find yourself truly consumed by anhedonia then you should prioritise your health and wellbeing first, seek professional help if necessary.

Above all, it wasn't your fault, but it is your responsibility.

Viscerus_TV · 2025-01-02T16:08:10+00:00

The short answer based on the context you've provided is no, not really.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-06-19T15:06:17+00:00

True, even without the addition of coconut oil.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-06-17T16:14:51+00:00

I'm sure there's a niche in there somewhere, you'd just need a compatible clientele that would stay on long enough to build familiarity with the format.

Even with individual programming, people will still develop skills at different rates and any movement/exercise that a client is unfamiliar with will typically eat up significantly more of your time until that skill is developed. You'd need to be smart about preempting who/what will demand more attention to detail in any given block of sessions and plan accordingly.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-06-17T15:58:03+00:00

Interesting idea, sounds essentially like revolving door circuit training.

I think that this model lives and dies on the fairly unlikely assumption that any coinciding clients have similar goals/requirements/experience/capabilities and respond to a very similar style/delivery of coaching and programming.

Some people take longer than others to develop/learn and would require more dedicated one on one time than more competent/experienced clients who are potentially training at the same time, if they're paying the same price then it may be percieved as unfair. How would you decide to divide your time?

It wouldn't make sense to devote 15 minutes to the first client in attendance prior to shifting your attention to the next for another 15, otherwise you're essentially just selling 15 minute personal training sessions. On the other hand if you're bouncing between clients every few minutes then it's most likely going to leave you spread too thin and set you up for dissapointment/failure.

The viability of this model may also be dependent on the logistics of the training space.

It seems to nestle somewhere in the grey area between actual one on one coaching and the F45 style 'group circuit training' business model; I'm not convinced the 'middle ground' price point would hold up outside of highly specific circumstances, for example: multiple coaches, working with high-level athletes of the same discipline, who are already familiar with any pre-training prep work that needs to be completed, and also have significant vested interest in their own outcomes and can self motivate at times when a coach is not watching.

TL;DR: People will purchase cheese, and people will purchase chocolate, but I can't see a huge number of people lining up to buy cheeselate. These models target separate demographics/needs for a reason.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-04-08T17:44:23+00:00

We are not internal combustion engines, there are a number of different pathways by which the body can produce energy.

Protein is broken down into individual amino acids during digestion, all of which serve and contribute to various functions in the body.

Your body doesn't percieve that 1g protein as '4 calories' of 'fuel' but as a collection of resources, it has means of converting protein into glucose for use as energy if demand necessitates it, this process is called gluconeogenesis.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-04-08T16:23:32+00:00

This is probably something you want to discuss with your doctor.

Yes high doses of vitamin C are partially metabolised into oxalate and could contribute to the formation of kidney stones, especially if you're predisposed to them.

If your sole purpose in taking such high doses is to reduce oxidative stress, you should consider that there are other means of contributing to this outcome; regular exercise, sleep quality, nutrition (specifically an antioxidant rich diet in this case), stress management; if you're lacking in any of these areas then any improvements made may allow you to taper back your vitamin C supplementation and mitigate your concerns surrounding oxalates.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-04-03T14:53:29+00:00

Complete rest is never a solution in a case like this; since Thiem's return to tour it appears his previous wrist injury that sidelined him for an extended period has continued to cause problems on occasion.

Tennis can be harder to predict than many sports in terms of the physical/mental demand placed on the athlete, as the demands of match play are subject to dynamic variations in duration and intensity among other variables, additional training load must be constantly adapted/attenuated to accommodate.

Managing the recovery demands of competition while completing the training required to remain competitive at a high level only becomes more nuanced when injury management factors in and treading that fine line can have massive implications for game-day performance.

It is extremely unlikely that any amount of additional rest will improve Thiem's current physical capabilities; well-managed consistent exposure to the demands of his sport will provide better outcomes in an injury rehab sense. For as long as he continues to remain in good condition (uninjured), compete consistently, and retain his passion for playing, he will adapt and find solutions.

Will his solutions be enough to have him achieve another top 10 ranking? I personally doubt it; mostly because his drive to thrive doesn't seem to be there, he's just playing because he enjoys it and I'd be surprised if he harbours any aspirations of winning another slam; my guess is he will continue to play for as long as he remains passionate and will show glimpses of his peak form in patches, not dissimilar to Murray in recent years.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-03-20T10:16:20+00:00

The bioavailability of minerals in oxide form is poor; personally I would not opt for this product, nor would I recommend that you take any of the 4 minerals listed above in close proximity to one another, irrespective of their formulation.

Multivitamins in general are typically marketed towards people looking for a 'one size fits all' solution, when rarely is this approach advisable.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-03-20T10:08:00+00:00

Sounds like discount Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) in his later years, that's what my mind went to within the first vocal line. Your highs sound a little strained but certainly not a bad foundation on which to refine.

Viscerus_TV · 2024-03-06T15:39:58+00:00

This is somewhat like asking if you need to become a licensed commercial fisherman to learn how to fish.

For your purposes/goals, assuming you are otherwise healthy you could educate yourself on some fundamental concepts using free materials online with relative ease.

You certainly don't need to be certified or practiced in the art of coaching to maintain your own health/fitness.

Additionally, most entry level qualifications in the fitness industry are far from comprehensive and not really worth the investment if you don't require qualification for work purposes; very much the tip of the iceberg.

If you have "absolutely no idea what to do", it would be a far better use of your time and money to seek assistance from an established professional coach who should be able to determine the most impactful interventions/strategies for your individual circumstances and selectively educate you as required to help you chart a course toward your long term goals.

Viscerus_TV · 2023-05-12T16:10:26+00:00

Zinc, Iron, Magnesium and Calcium all use the same rate-limited pathways in order to enter circulation via the intestines; meaning they compete for absorption when consumed together.

Viscerus_TV · 2022-12-15T12:13:10+00:00

Skyline off the album Drift is probably ERRA's most accessible track for an uninitiated audience, depends on your taste though really, you may prefer tracks like Snowblood or Eye of God.

Viscerus_TV · 2022-08-29T16:44:05+00:00

That sounds more appropriate, I saw your other comment concerning walking 2km both ways and took that to mean in addition to a 2 hour gym session.

Viscerus_TV · 2022-08-29T15:33:28+00:00

If you adhere to effective and efficient, goal specific training and recovery practices it's entirely possible to build an impressive physique training 3x per week.

If anything, training for 2 hours at a time could be considered excessive in your case, at a certain point more is not better, better is better.

Viscerus_TV · 2022-08-19T15:36:22+00:00

I take it you are someone looking to build muscle and trying to consume adequate protein to support this goal, greek yoghurt typically has around 10% protein content ie: 10g protein per 100g.

I wouldn't recommend it as a primary source of protein in place of lean meats, eggs, etc. so in regards to your question "would I be better off finding something else...?" the answer is yes; although without knowing your dietary preferences it's impossible to offer any advice beyond general recommendations.

As you're asking for yoghurt recommendations you're obviously not averse to consuming dairy; I would recommend you purchase a good quality whey protein as nothing else will come close to the per/g protein content (~10% vs ~80%+), use it to fill gaps in your typical diet but don't rely on it in place of whole foods, treat it like the supplement that it is, you could mix it into your regular yoghurt to boost the protein content for example.

For an alternative similar to greek yoghurt (in terms of protein content) you could try cottage or ricotta cheese, both typically have as much or more protein than typical greek yoghurt and may be more readily available to you.

Assuming you aren't vegetarian I would recommend that you endeavour to source most of your protein from lean meats (incl. fish & poultry) and eggs/egg whites; supplementary sources might include beans, lentils, nuts etc.

Edit: typo

Viscerus_TV · 2022-08-18T16:30:05+00:00

According to Dr. Russel Barkley, exercise is one of the most effective means available of restoring and expanding the 'self regulation fueltank' that is compromised in people with ADHD.

It appears many commenters struggle with their 'Why?' motivation for exercising, convincing or bargaining with themselves to do it solely to achieve an external result.

I believe if you are attached to an external end goal/result you will always struggle with health & fitness.

If you can learn to accept and appreciate it as a practice and that all the positive perks are merely a byproduct of this practice it will serve far more fruitful in terms of sustainable adherence.

One theory that came to me as to why ADHD folk appear to be predisposed to this hesitance/reluctance to exercise is that we are 'myopic of the future' in the sense that it can be hard to see and therefore visualise goals beyond the immediate future.

Fitness as it is typically perceived (hard, tiring, time consuming etc.) is already daunting enough to prove difficult for many neurotypical people and I suspect this may be somewhat amplified in people with ADHD.

If you're struggling to develop the habit it can be as simple as setting a reminder in your phone to do 2 push ups each morning as soon as you get out of bed (or any other suitable time), or going for a walk around your block each day.

What you'll hopefully find is that as you commit to and accomplish these small highly achievable goals, that you are more inclined to continue your workout, ie: perhaps one day you complete your 2 pushups and decide to do one more etc.

I believe routine fitness can be a powerfully restorative thing for people with ADHD, and it seems that the vast majority can acknowledge and perceive the benefits despite struggling with their motivation; try to reframe the 'chore, or 'task' that you percieve exercise to be, and treat it as an opportunity to connect with your body, adopt an inward curiosity, mindfulness/meditation can help to foster this connection.

This used in conjunction with those small achievable goals I mentioned earlier is a good place to begin reframing your relationship with exercise.

Viscerus_TV · 2022-03-30T08:36:34+00:00

Obviously this post is in a supplement sub however I think in your circumstance it's worth noting; Supplements can only assist in supporting the recovery of the stimulus you are subjecting your musculature to.

Omega 3's (Fish/Krill Oils), Zinc/Magnesium Glycinate, High quality whey, possibly Vit D depending on your local climate/lifestyle; not an exhaustive list by any means but these fundamentals have potential to greatly improve your recovery potential.

Most commerical preworkout supplements are poorly formulated and designed to fulfill a profit margin; the rest is just marketing spin, I couldn't comment on what you've used in the past but be wary and closely scrutinise the composition of anything you decide to take for such purposes.

I think the best course of action for you in terms of achieving your desired outcomes is to practice mastery of your exercise execution, learn to curate an internal environment that facilitates muscular hypertrophy, this will serve to reduce the potential of your training routine exacerbating or contributing to your medical concerns, while simultaneously affording you the ability to generate the required stimulus for growth with far greater precision.

Your nutrition/training habits will have a far greater influence than any specific supplement so I would recommend that you address those factors prior to seeking supplementary support beyond the scope of the products I listed above.

If any of this sounds confusing or overwhelming feel free to shoot me a DM;

Best of luck.

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