Using High-Intensity Training to Address Addiction

The conversation explores the relationship between addiction, movement, and behavioral change. Richard Aceves argues that addiction is often a result of escaping or avoiding a root cause and that movement, particularly high-intensity training like CrossFit, can be a powerful tool for addressing addiction and changing behavioral patterns. He shares examples of clients who have experienced significant improvements in their addictive behaviors through movement-based interventions. Richard also discusses the importance of understanding the body's role in behavioral change and the limitations of cognitive therapy alone. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the power of movement in shaping our perceptions and experiences.
Chapters
00:00 The Relationship Between Addiction and Movement
02:50 Using High-Intensity Training to Address Addiction
04:44 The Importance of Understanding the Body in Behavioral Change
09:52 The Power of Movement in Shaping Perceptions and Experiences