Tech Fail, Health Win: Dr. Fix’s Secrets to Energized Performance #55

Busy Pro, Fast Wellness

Welcome to a very special episode of Busy Pro Fast Wellness with our guest, Dr. Andrew Fix, a physical therapist and movement specialist from The Code podcast. This episode is a testament to the fact that with enough resilience and ingenuity, you can turn a seemingly awful setback into something quite powerful.

Early in the interview, the recording platform experienced a significant technical glitch, leading to the loss of the first 30 minutes of the conversation. Refusing to let this get in the way of sharing this incredible wisdom, Alan Welch pivoted. Thanks to Dr. Fix’s generosity in re-recording his portion of the interview, Alan was able to interject his own questions and add live audio effects, creating a unique listening experience. This is the story of how a technical catastrophe became an even more effective masterclass in adaption and resilience.

In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix provides a blueprint for optimizing health and human performance by demystifying complex concepts. He shares his frustration with traditional healthcare and his passion for empowering people to move better, feel better, and live with more energy.

On the show, we explore:

• Daily Habits for Recovery & Resilience. Dr. Fix shares the concept of "movement snacks" and details a study on the power of simple, frequent movements like doing 10 squats every 45 minutes to improve blood sugar and reduce sedentary discomfort.

• Breathing Techniques for Stress Management. He introduces a simple, yet powerful cyclical breathing exercise and explains why making it feel effortless, not like work, is key to its effectiveness.

• Movement as Medicine for Busy Professionals. Dr. Fix emphasizes the importance of making it easy to succeed. He breaks down the value of Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) and shares how a few short sprint intervals on a bike can have a significant impact on health markers.

• Mobility Drills for the Office. For those who sit all day, Dr. Fix walks us through a step-by-step breakdown of the highly effective "couch stretch" to open up the hip flexors and improve mobility. He even offered to provide a video, which will be available in the show notes below!

• Mindset Shifts for Consistency. The conversation culminates with the most critical ingredient for any routine: consistency. Dr. Fix advises focusing on personal progress rather than comparison and tracking leading indicators—small daily habits that will inevitably lead to your desired results.

This episode is a testament to embracing challenges and finding a way to succeed. Alan Welch and Dr. Andrew Fix were able to turn a technical mishap into a powerful and effective lesson on mastering your physical and mental well-being.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Andrew Fix’s Podcast: The Code: https://physioroomco.com/podcast/

• Dr. Andrew Fix’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandrewfix/

• The "Couch Stretch" Video: Couch Stretch

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNE7PENdZtq6CxgDozaFH9hYS0r8NEfZc