The World's Strongest Blind Man

Episode 141 we welcome Evan Schwerbrock: The World’s Strongest Blind Man —    • Evan Schwerbrock: The World's Strongest Bl...   * In this engaging conversation, Evan Schwerbrock, a certified strength and conditioning coach, shares his journey of overcoming challenges as a blind athlete and fitness advocate. He discusses his initiative, Cane and Able Fitness, aimed at making fitness more accessible for individuals with visual impairments. The conversation delves into his experiences in strongman competitions, his personal fitness journey, and the importance of community support in achieving fitness goals. Evan’s passion for fitness and dedication to helping others shine through as he shares insights and anecdotes from his life. In this conversation, Evan shares his personal journey of navigating vision loss due to Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy, discussing the challenges he faced and the importance of self-advocacy. The discussion delves into the impact of medical advice on individuals with blindness, the adaptation to educational environments, and how fitness can serve as a tool for building confidence. Evan emphasizes the significance of orientation and mobility training, the challenges faced in gym settings, and the importance of community support. The conversation also touches on nutrition and recovery strategies in sports training, highlighting the unique experiences of visually impaired individuals. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding recovery techniques, the importance of grip strength, and the journey of strength training and competitions. They discuss the evolution of recovery methods, emphasizing the need for active healing rather than traditional icing techniques. * #fourbadeyes #fourbadeyespodcast #pod #podcast #podcastrecommendation #newperspective #newperspectives #blindpeople #worldsstrongestblindman #strength #caneandable #danmancina #anthonyferraro #blindcommunity #blindfitness #fitness #gym #workout #inclusion #accessibility #guest #EvanSchwerbrock #interesting #listen #story #goingblind #blindjourney #nevergiveup #goals #incredible