David Boyle
David Boyle
5 Years 24 days - Ask Boyle
5 Years 24 days - Ask Boyle
5 Years 24 days - Ask Boyle
Monday 10th June 2024
Comedian David Boyle shifts focus from strength to mobility and tackles a hypothetical apocalypse in this engaging episode.
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David Boyle
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Sobriety in Everyday Life
Comedic Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!From Strength to Flexibility: Boyle’s New Health Strategy
Episode Overview
- Focus on mobility and flexibility over excessive strength.
- Dr. Stuart McGill's advice on maintaining functional movement.
- Practical benefits of being able to perform everyday tasks without strain.
- Humorous take on surviving a post-apocalyptic scenario.
- Importance of practical resources over digital assets in survival situations.
Why do I need to be pushing myself to the limits with weights when essentially I'm never ever going to be in a situation where I need to squat down with 80 kilos on my shoulder?
In this episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle shares his latest health strategy and tackles a hypothetical scenario sent in by a listener. Boyle, known for his candid and humorous take on sobriety, discusses his shift from focusing on strength training to prioritising mobility and flexibility. He reflects on advice from Dr. Stuart McGill about the importance of maintaining functional movement as we age, rather than pushing for excessive strength.
Boyle's musings are both practical and amusing, as he questions the necessity of lifting heavy weights when everyday tasks require more flexibility and less strain on the body. The episode takes an interesting turn with 'Hypothetical Mondays', where Jeff poses a question about surviving in a post-apocalyptic, cash-only society without electricity or internet. Boyle's response is as witty as it is thought-provoking, highlighting the absurdity of worrying about Bitcoin in such a scenario.
Instead, he suggests that survival would depend more on practical skills and resources, like having a weapon or starting a militia. Boyle's blend of humour and real-life wisdom makes this episode both entertaining and insightful. Whether you're interested in health tips or enjoy pondering outlandish scenarios, there's something here for everyone. So, if you’re looking for a mix of laughs and life lessons, give this episode a listen. Is it time to rethink your fitness goals?
Or maybe you’ve wondered how you'd handle an apocalyptic situation? Tune in to hear Boyle’s unique take on these topics.