Episode 86: Understanding Pain & How to Train Smarter with Nick McCallum

<p>In this episode, Belinda sits down with coach Nick McCallum, owner of Outlier Performance, to unpack a different way of looking at pain, training and movement, and why understanding joint position, posture and the way we train can make such a difference to how our bodies move, function and feel.</p><p>Nick shares his perspective on back pain, pelvic control, stretching, glute and posterior-chain strength, the role of the nervous system, and why a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily define what your body is capable of.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>Why pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it</li><li>The connection between posture, joint position and pain</li><li>Common training mistakes that may reinforce dysfunction</li><li>Why back pain can be linked to pelvic position and muscle imbalance</li><li>The importance of glutes, hamstrings and abdominal strength</li><li>Stretching, mobility and reducing muscular tension</li><li>Why you shouldn’t become defined by an MRI or diagnosis</li><li>Why strength training matters</li><li>Rebuilding movement and coordination after experiencing pain</li><li>Nick’s perspective on peptides and why they shouldn’t replace addressing the underlying biomechanics</li></ul><p><br></p><p>A valuable conversation that will have you thinking differently about pain, movement, strength and how you train.</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Sponsor:</p><p>Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: <a href="https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/">https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/</a> and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Belinda:</p><p>Website: <a href="http://www.belindaanderson.com.au/">www.belindaanderson.com.au</a></p><p>(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow &amp; thrive).</p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson">https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau">https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Nick:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://outlierperformance.com.au/">https://outlierperformance.com.au/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmccallum/">https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmccallum/</a></p>