The Tenacity Podcast

#106 | Dr Sam Spinelli | Exposing The Fitness Industry...

The Tenacity Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Sam Spinelli, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Strength and Conditioning Expert and savage of a Hybrid Athlete. Fergus and Sam take a deep dive into many of the misconceptions and lies within the fitness industry that exist on social media nowadays. They discuss the topics of recovery, programming, injuries, the most effective (research backed) methods to get stronger, fitter and faster, and much much more... Dr Sam is certainly not afrai...

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