Smart Fitness, Battling Cancer, & More 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. https://www.vinnietortorich.com/2021/09/smart-fitness-battling-cancer-more-oscar-chalupsky-episode-1931 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS OSCAR CHALUPSKY Oscar has been on the show before. Check out that appearance 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. 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 his 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! WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE F