Resilience in Fitness: Goals, Strength, and Recovery with Kenneth Spy

F*ck Your Health

On this episode you get to meet Kenneth Spy: personal trainer and co-founder of health and wellness business, Spy Fitness. He specializes in working with first responders and emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself while helping others. In this conversation, Kenneth discusses various topics related to fitness, including body image, gender norms, ageism, and the importance of education in breaking down stereotypes. He highlights the need for setting realistic and attainable goals, focusing on effort rather than results, and the benefits of strength training for women and older adults. Kenneth emphasizes the importance of education and creating a well-rounded fitness routine for overall health and wellness. He also addresses common misconceptions and stigmas surrounding physical fitness, particularly among first responders, and highlights the importance of mental health and recovery in maintaining overall well-being.
Links to information/studies:
1. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity
2. https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity-basics/benefits/index.html
3. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/why-is-physical-activity-so-important-for-health-and-wellbeing
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9101080/
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Find Kenneth here:
Instagram: ispy.fitness
Website: spy-fitness.com