A long-time reader sent me this question and I thought it was a good one: "With all this alone time (during the pandemic), I find myself with the blues much more often than before. That sense of ‘what’s the use?’ creeps in far too frequently. Then I have a much harder time with my bad habits as
How To Deal With Recurring Aches And Pains
Dealing with recurring aches and pains over and over again is not ideal. If you're someone whose back 'goes out' every six months, or your neck is right back to stiff feeling as soon as you seem to have loosened it up, or you're waking up once again with shoulder pain, you know how much of a
30 Simple Things You Can Do For Your Health & Well-Being
Achieving anything is never about a singular, grand act but rather an abundance of little acts, done consistently that from afar look like a singular, grand act. I began sharing "One Thing I'm doing for my health and well-being" as a daily touch-point emailed out to my readers during the
How To Ask High Mileage Questions In Fitness
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
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