Train Hard, Stop Hurting: Move Smarter
Description
If you’re training hard and still waking up wrecked, it’s not “aging”—it’s bad strategy. This episode hands you a simple, brutal-truth blueprint to move better, feel better, and stop fighting your own body.
Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Tarek Michael Chouja, co-founder of the Functional Training Institute (FTI), to break down how breath, posture, mobility, and mindfulness work together to build a strong, resilient, pain-free body that actually performs. No fluff, just what works.
You’ll learn:
💡 The 60-second self-check to spot hidden movement limitations
📣 Tarek’s “anti-desk” micro-routine for real humans who sit all day
🌬️ How breath + movement = better focus and less stress
🏋️ How to know if you need strength, mobility, or recovery (and stop guessing)
🗓️ A 2x/week minimalist plan busy people can actually stick to
If you’re tired of grinding through pain and calling it “beast mode,” this episode shows you how to train like a pro—not a martyr.
Train with Tarek & FTI
Upgrade your movement from random to intentional and powerful:
🏢 Functional Training Institute (FTI)
🌐 Website: https://functionaltraininginstitute.com/
📸 FTI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftiglobal/
🎥 FTI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FTI-Global
🤝 Connect directly with Tarek
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_tarek/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/legacybycoachtarek
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tarek.chouja/
⚠️ This show is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or fitness advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare or fitness professional before starting or changing any exercise program.
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