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Episode 64: The "Mom Test" & Why You Are Overcomplicating Your Running (with Dr. Abu)

Are you overcomplicating your training and rehab? Whether it is stressing over your exact heart rate during a run or trying to jump straight into advanced plyometrics before you can comfortably walk, skipping the basics is the fastest way to stay injured. In this episode, We sit down with Dr. Abu, a chiropractor and coach at Evo Health and Performance in New Jersey. Abu shares his journey from being a 19-year-old fitness coach to a clinician who prioritizes simple, effective communication over complex medical jargon. The guys dive into the weeds on endurance training, discussing why the obsession with "Zone 2 optimization" might actually be holding you back, how to use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) to auto-regulate your workouts, and why the best healthcare providers are just "Robin" to the patient's "Batman" . In This Episode, We Cover: The "Mom Test": How Abu ensures his patients actually understand their rehab plans (if you can't explain it to your mom in one sentence, it's too complicated) . The Problem with Zone 2 Optimization: Why recreational runners need to stop obsessing over their heart rate monitors and just focus on volume and consistency . RPE vs. Smart Watches: How ditching the watch and training by feel (Rate of Perceived Exertion) builds better auto-regulation skills for race day . Don't Skip the Basics: Why chronic pain is often the result of clinicians and patients skipping foundational steps to chase complex, "sexy" exercises . The Batman and Robin Analogy: Why the patient is the hero of the story, and the clinician is just there to hand them the right tools . Resources Mentioned: Guest: Dr. Abu Guerges, DC (Evo Health and Performance - Freehold, NJ). Concepts: Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), Zone 2 Training, Auto-regulation. Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on your listening platform or subscribe to our YouTube channel! Disclaimer: Although we are healthcare providers, we are not YOUR healthcare provider. Content is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle changes . Support the show Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review and subscribe on YouTube! It helps us continue to bring you the best health insights so you can Go Fix Yourself. You can also so your support through donations! You can click here and pledge a monthly amount to help keep this podcast running! We'll give you a shout out and answer a question of your choosing on an episode! Find us on the Following! Instagram: @gfy.podcast Spotify: Website: Youtube: Available on all podcast streaming sites! If you have general questions about pain you're experiencing send us a DM on instagram or email at wellinformed24@gmail.com Michael Stant has also launched a weekly blog, Well-Informed. If interested in following. You can subscribe to the following link: https://wellinformed24.substack.com/