Welcome to Beyond FEAR, the podcast by triathlon biomechanics coach Jen Coppock. Enjoy an hour of fitness for health and performance, focusing on biomechanics, improved movement, and scientific studies on sport and health. We discuss effective weight loss strategies, including GLP-1 agonists. Whether you're an endurance athlete or seeking a healthier lifestyle, Jen offers insights, inspiration, and occasional tangents to help you move better, live healthier, and conquer your fears. Join Jen and guests each week for expert advice and motivating stories.
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Welcome to Beyond FEAR, the podcast by triathlon biomechanics coach Jen Coppock. Enjoy an hour of fitness for health and performance, focusing on biomechanics, improved movement, and scientific studies on sport and health. We discuss effective weight loss strategies, including GLP-1 agonists. Whether you're an endurance athlete or seeking a healthier lifestyle, Jen offers insights, inspiration, and occasional tangents to help you move better, live healthier, and conquer your fears. Join Jen and guests each week for expert advice and motivating stories.
Episode 2: Naggy Knees - Why They Hurt & How To Fix
Beyond FEAR Podcast
41 minutes 34 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 2: Naggy Knees - Why They Hurt & How To Fix
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Beyond FEAR podcast! Join me, Jen Coppock, as we delve into the world of knee pain—specifically the naggy knees that trouble runners and individuals on a weight loss journey, including those taking medications like Mounjaro or Ozempic.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
The biomechanics and structural issues that can cause knee pain
Understanding the knee joint: bones, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, and meniscus
The impact of knee pain on quality of life and my personal experience with an ACL injury
Identifying overuse injuries versus moment-of-impact injuries
The importance of muscle balance, strength, and flexibility in preventing and addressing knee pain
How weight loss can reduce knee pain and improve biomechanics
Practical tips and exercises to strengthen and stretch your knees
The role of weight loss medications in reducing inflammation and protecting cartilage
When to seek medical advice for structural knee issues
Whether you’re a runner struggling with knee pain or someone working towards a healthier weight, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you move forward with confidence.
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Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where I’ll be sharing my personal journey and experiences with a full-distance triathlon. Thanks for listening, and take care of those knees!
NERD ALERT Study Information; https://ard.bmj.com/content/82/9/1218
Zhu H, Zhou L, Wang Q, et al
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists as a disease-modifying therapy for knee osteoarthritis mediated by weight loss: findings from the Shanghai Osteoarthritis Cohort
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2023;82:1218-1226.
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Beyond FEAR Podcast
Welcome to Beyond FEAR, the podcast by triathlon biomechanics coach Jen Coppock. Enjoy an hour of fitness for health and performance, focusing on biomechanics, improved movement, and scientific studies on sport and health. We discuss effective weight loss strategies, including GLP-1 agonists. Whether you're an endurance athlete or seeking a healthier lifestyle, Jen offers insights, inspiration, and occasional tangents to help you move better, live healthier, and conquer your fears. Join Jen and guests each week for expert advice and motivating stories.
