Smart Fitness And Battling Cancer with Oscar Chalupsky – Episode 1931

Episode 1931 – On this Friday episode, Oscar Chalupsky joins Vinnie Tortorich to discuss his illustrious paddling career, surfski, smart fitness, how practice makes permanent, Oscar’s battle with cancer, and more.

Listen · Episode 1931Smart Fitness, Battling Cancer, & More with Oscar ChalupskySep 17, 2021 · 66 min

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OSCAR CHALUPSKY

• Oscar has been on the show before.
  • Check out that appearance here.
    • https://vinnietortorich.com/2018/06/olympic-paddling-oscar-chalupsky-episode-1086/
• He’s a world-class paddler. In fact, Oscar captained the South African Olympic team and led them to the semi finals.
• More recently, Oscar also became a World Surfski Champion for the 12th time.
  • At age 49, he did it 29 years after his first title!
  • Being a world champion is amazing; being a 12x world champion is unbelievable!
• Coach Chalupsky is a coach himself. Check out his website.
  • https://coachchalupsky.com/meet-coach-chalupsky

SMART FITNESS

• As you get older, you need to use your brain more when you exercise. 
• You can learn how to work out better, more efficiently, to keep your body in tip-top shape.
• Look at yourself in a mirror, watch videos of proper technique, and the like.
• Practice makes permanent; not perfect.
• It’s important to get and stay in shape as you get older. Don’t be afraid to adjust your routine.

BATTLING CANCER

• Recently, Oscar was diagnosed with multiple myeloma quite late in the game.
  • After finishing a river race, he suddenly felt a pain in his back.
    • He went to the doctor once it was significant and consistent and this lead him down a trail whereby he discovered his cancer.
• He was given 4-6 months to live, but he has beat the odds in this respect.
• The diagnosis did take him by surprise because Oscar was a very healthful man!
  • He fasted, was incredibly fit, and the like.
• It took him ages to recover when he was dealing with his sickness and treatments.
  • He’d walk 800 meters and need to rest for 24 hours.
    • But, slowly and surely, he built this back up!

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