Curriculum
Everything covered across both live sessions.
Two live, structured sessions. No filler modules, no upsell tiers. Here is exactly what is discussed in each one.
This curriculum is general education. It does not replace an individualized rehabilitation plan, and it is not physiotherapy.
01
Starting Point & Warning Signs
What we walk through
- Why the number twenty percent shows up so often in general return-to-activity education, and what it is actually protecting against
- How to estimate a conservative starting point in broad terms, without a fitness test or lab equipment
- The difference between normal post-exertion fatigue and fatigue that suggests you pushed past a reasonable line
- Warning signs that generally call for backing off the next session
- Warning signs that generally call for stopping activity and contacting a physician the same day
- Why "listening to your body" is harder than it sounds after a long break, and what tends to help
02
Rebuilding & Rethinking Comparison
What we walk through
- What progressive overload means when the baseline is close to zero, not when it's an already-active body
- How increases in duration, frequency, and intensity are generally sequenced, and why order tends to matter
- Why weekly trends matter more than any single session's performance
- The comparison trap: how measuring against a pre-break fitness level distorts pacing decisions
- Setting reference points based on this week versus last week, instead of this week versus a year ago
- Open floor for general questions from attendees
Is This For You
Who tends to attend, and who this is not built for.
Generally a good fit
- Adults returning to general activity after illness, hospitalization, or an extended layoff
- People recovering from surgery who have already received clearance to begin light movement
- Anyone who wants a clearer framework for pacing and self-monitoring during a return to exercise
- People supporting a family member through a similar return and wanting to understand the general logic
Not the right fit
- Anyone seeking an individualized rehabilitation program or diagnosis
- Anyone who has not yet discussed a return to activity with their physician, if their situation calls for it
- Anyone expecting a supervised, hands-on physiotherapy session
- Anyone looking for competitive training or performance coaching
- Anyone in an active medical emergency, who should contact their care team directly rather than attend a workshop
Questions about whether this fits your situation?
We can answer general questions about the curriculum. We cannot assess your individual medical situation, so that part stays with your care team.