{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"How Balancing Nutrition and Exercise Can Extend Your Dental Career – IC072","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ba9bc1dc\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2272,"description":"Are you sacrificing your health for your patients?\nAre your neck and back quietly dictating how long you can practise?\nDo you skip workouts because you “don’t have time”?\nAnd what if your career ended—not by choice, but because your body gave up first?\nIn this episode, Jaz is joined by Fraser Smith, a sports scientist and nutrition expert, to break down what dentists actually need to do to stay healthy, pain-free, and practising for longer. From EMS training and realistic exercise routines to nutrition and injury prevention, this is a practical guide to protecting your most important asset—your health.\n https://youtu.be/kQu7rDlzT8k \nWatch IC072 on Youtube\nKey Takeaways\nHealth is a key pillar of career longevity in dentistry\nMany dentists sacrifice exercise and sleep during high-stress periods\nShort, consistent workouts are more sustainable than long, infrequent sessions\nEMS can be a useful time-efficient adjunct but should not replace a full training programme\nStrength, endurance, and mobility are all essential components of fitness\nMost dentists should start with small, manageable exercise habits and build gradually\nDeadlifts are beneficial but require proper technique and guidance\nReformer Pilates is a practical option for improving posture and mobility\nStretching provides short-term relief but must be combined with strengthening\nMost musculoskeletal pain in dentists is due to repetitive strain and weakness\nMovement and gradual strengthening are key to managing and preventing pain\nIgnoring early pain increases the risk of chronic, persistent symptoms\nNutrition should be balanced and sustainable rather than extreme\nProtein intake is often insufficient in active individuals\nSupplements can support performance but should not replace a good diet\nLong-term success depends on prioritising health as part of professional responsibility\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:53 Introduction\n05:40 What is EMS Training?\n07:45 Get to know Fraser Smith\n09:35 What’s the...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}