EP – 40 “Will”
Episode 40 of The Slanted Attic Experience steps into the world of movement, strength, and longevity with personal trainer Will. Host Tyler puts his own knee pain on the table as the two break down the body’s natural compensation patterns, proper breathing mechanics, and why balanced strength in every muscle group matters. From posture damage caused by driving to tackling rounded shoulders and tight lats, this conversation delivers practical, personalized steps for building a healthier, stronger body.
Guest Panel:
Will:
A Penn State graduate with a B.S. in kinesiology, Will is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Mobility/Movement Specialist with nine years of experience. He began as a physical therapy aide before moving into training, opening his own gym, and now works with clients from teenagers to seniors. His mission is to empower people to understand their bodies, move better, and live healthier lives.
Topics Covered:
1. Intro
2. Tyler’s knee pain
3. Compensation patterns of the human body
4. Proper breathing techniques and sternal angle
5. Lack of strength in compensated muscle groups
6. How driving may impact your posture and body compensation
7. Rounded shoulders and tight lats
8. How to start with exercise when experiencing issues
9. Why applying the right types of exercises for you is important
10. Willpower and keeping yourself accountable
11. Finding ways to move throughout the day and making positive changes
12. Exercise helping with anxiety and depression
13. Insurance networks not covering personal training
14. Will’s injuries and recovery
15. Issues of the healthcare industry
16. Being more aware of your body and its patterns
17. Peptides and what they are
18. PRP plasma rich platelet injections into ligaments
19. Calories burned from exercising vs everything else throughout the day
20. Protein intake and resistance training impacts
21. Tracking calories and healthy eating
22. Do you really need to track them
23. Sugar and how impactful it is on our diets
24. Comprehensive blood panels and looking for deficiencies
25. Invest in your health and the expenses
26. Homesteading and purchasing quality food
27. Outro and how to find Will’s programs and content
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