I recently pulled the TRX suspension trainer I've had since 2005 out of storage and started using it for workouts again. As I wrapped it around the monkey bars and started adjusting the straps, a flood of memories came back to me. Setting up the TRX for my client whom I'd met in the park that day
Embodiment Conference: Stacking The Torso Sequence
I just concluded my talk at The Embodiment Conference on "How To Build An Unbreakable Body (& Life)" and wow was it a blast! I promised the wonderful attendees that I would put up this video to further illustrate what we talked about at that session. Sidenote: You can still register for the
Interview With Dr. Seth Oberst On The Roots Of Pain, Movement, And Body Awareness
I was organizing some projects recently and unearthed this fantastic audio interview with my friend and colleague, Dr. Seth Oberst. I cleaned it up and it's ready to share with you! If you don't know Seth, he's a physical therapist and if you imagine traditional physical therapists, Seth is about as
I Was “Fit” But Something Was Missing
I will never forget feeling terrible in my body. Weak, despite being physically strong. Broken, despite doing the "things you're supposed to do to avoid injury". Tired, but pushing through workout after workout because surely that would help me feel better. Pessimistic, worried, and terrified of
How To Build A Strong Foundation With The Six Pillars
Whether you want to feel good living your daily life, or you want to become fit and capable enough to take on a big adventure, you need to have a strong foundation in your body. And when you feel strong, capable, and unbreakable, you can do anything with confidence. My friend Lorrie Mickelson,
Simple Movement To Train Torso Bracing
When your torso doesn't move well with you - bracing at the right times and moving at the right times - you may start to notice symptoms. In this short blog, you'll learn a simple movement you can do to build your ability to brace your torso muscles and create more support for the area. What's
Two Keys To Better Handstand Training
Handstand training is about more than putting your hands on the ground and kicking your feet over your head, hoping to hold the position for as long as you can. There are key insights you need to get the most progress from each handstand practice session, and this article will give you two of
Are Hinge Points Affecting Your Spinal Mobility?
If you are working to improve your spinal mobility because you're learning a skill like the backbend, it's vital to know about one of the hurdles that often holds people up in their progress... Hinge points. The term 'hinge point' is used to denote a spot anywhere in your body where it
Front Splits: Why Stretching Doesn’t Work To Get Deeper Splits
The days of using outdated methods like passive stretching to achieve a mobility skill like front splits are over. Modern research has shown that simply stretching to achieve the splits doesn't work and could actually be unsafe. In this article, you'll learn what does work to achieve the front
Daily Connections For The Week Of April 12
Week 5. Toes and tibias and walking. Short- and long-term planning. Personal satisfaction. Having a proper lunch. Mindless activities. What to do when there's too much butt-in-chair time. And stressing the system. These are are my daily connections from the week of April