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Taking Physical Responsibility

Think golf hurt your back?  Has running worn down your knees?  Is tennis the reason your elbow hurts?  Often times we sustain an injury while participating in an activity or sport.  Learn to take a broader perspective for the elements related to physical performance.  Injury or discomfort during performance often reveal some broader patterns to be aware of. It’s challenging…

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Fascia

It’s all connected!  Movement, strength, and flexibility are all so beautifully integrated in the human body.  Like many aspects of our health, the last generation has broken down the training, exercise, and rehabilitation of the human body into isolated units.  Yet having an appreciation for the connective power of our fascia can expand and enhance your definition of physical fitness. …

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The Top 3 Ways Stress Impacts Your Life

Our body is built to handle stress, but not all day, every day.  The natural response to perceived threats is a healthy one, yet it’s important we return to baseline when the threat has passed.  Take time to pause, check in, and create an environment you can succeed in… Sleep:  Our body releases chemicals, cortisol and adrenaline, when we are…

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Training Variables: The Positions

The human body is a wonder of versatility and function.  The sequences and combinations of motions and actions that we put together are truly amazing.  We all strive to age well while looking and feeling our best.  If you understand the foundational positions that our bodies can operate from, you can work to maintain them well into your later years….

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3D Running Warmup

Take what you already know and keep building on it. Take stock of what your exercise experience has been over the years, pay attention to how your body is feeling, and work on developing exercises for YOU. These moves will not be for everybody, so practice at your own risk. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to…

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Morning Routine

There is a stillness in the early mornings that make it a very special time of the day.  It holds an opportunity for you to start things out the way you want, before life’s demands take over.  Even if you’re not a “morning person”, the benefit of some simple practices are available for everyone. Jobs, school, and appointments fill up…

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Training Variables: The Actions

Learning the fundamental principals of how your body operates will give you an advantage to living a long a healthy life.  Being independent, active, flexible, and strong should be goals for all of us.  If you take a few steps back and observe physical activity you see patterns of movements.  There are “actions” that the body uses over and over…

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Training Variables: Speed and Time

Our bodies are hardwired for stimulus, it’s how we learn!  Activities, sports, and exercise create hundreds of combinations of input for our muscles and brains to coordinate.  Learn how to appreciate changes in speed and time (duration) during your exercise choices to maximize long term benefit. A baseball player waits patiently at the plate for a pitch, makes contact with…

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