Simply Not Easy

Today is the Women's World Cup final match. USA vs Netherlands. It's bound to be a good competitive match. While the US are the favorites, there are no garentees when competing at the highest level... In sports or in life. Never underestimate the heart of a champion. Today we take a look at set pieces in soccer as they are bound to play a big role in today's big game. Gotta love those sports commentators... GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!!

Somehow the term workaholic doesn't sound appealing. Today is the day of rest. It's easy to take days off something you don't enjoy. It's essential to take a little break from the work you enjoy. Get ready to come back firing on all cylinders!

On today's Focus Friday episode I talk about my plans for these applications I'm putting out. The process of seeing my vision for the future and bridging that gap. What does this have to do with intentionally training from a deficit to up my game, mentally or physically? Tune in to find out.

Happy birthday America! This episode is full of pride & honor for our country and all the opportunities it offers. It's a great day and time to be alive!

In this episode we talk about how to effectively build up to many movements incorporated in sports. This is essential to ensure proper injury prevention and competence in movement. Confidence means little when not coupled with competence. It makes sense that to achieve a functional position we need the prerequesite range of motion. We also need the functional positions and control as a prerequisite for sport focused explosive movements. Let's gear up and get after it!

Our metabolism effects the way we eat and much of our relationship with food. Today we tap into the idea of our basal metabolic rate. In other words, our metabolic rate when we aren't doing anything at all. We discuss some important factors that effect this baseline rate in order to better understand our overall metabolism.

Fascia. What the heck is it and why should I care? Fascia is the connective tissue organ that is ever present throughout our body. It dictates the difference between our normal structure and pathological states. We can learn a lot about movement and health by understanding the archetypal patterns that fascia courses throughout our bodies. It is even theororized to be responsible for many of the beneficial effects of accupunture. Tune into this episode to learn about practical principles of Transegrity and how this can literally defy gravity.

Today we celebrate the USA Women's National Soccer Team victory over France! How do athletes make it to such a high level? A fundamental answer lies in their durability and resiliency. In this episode we take a look at the injury prevention program, FIFA 11+, designed for soccer athletes specifically for knee related injuries.

To stretch or not to stretch? The answer is yes. The question remains, how, when, and why do we do it. Tune in for some insights into stretching and the nuts and bolts of what you need to know.

Get those ducks in a row. Time to get your future lined up while still enjoying the present moment. Continuing the duck topic I share a fun perspective from my good friend Bob Chang. You'll be sure to enjoy.

Half way there, livin' on a prayer. in this Bon Jovi tribute I reflect on officially being half way done with my last clinical. I've been blessed in that each of my clinicals have gotten better as I've gone on. It's time to take full advantage of these opportunities at hand.

We've got a fun one today. On this Workout Wednesday I share some fun couple workout ideas and encourage you to get creative with your own. Strong lips need a strong body. Get out there and get after it.

To drink or not to drink, that is the question. In this episode we check out the benefits and risks of Pre workout suppliments to help you make an informed decision.

Size does not equal significance; I promise that's not a euphamism. These small muscles are strategically placed throughout our spine for movement optimization and diagnostic alarm. This episode was inspired by a recent conversation I had with another trainer about the role of thoracic extension in our movement patterns. Tune in for some great insight into our anatomy and how to train these often overlooked bad boys.

Now that hockey and basketball season are over, it's a reminder for all athletes of any sport or season to fully recover after their peak competition. Using my mentor's, Dr. Kelly Starrett's, '3 I' model I talk about what you need to prioritize in the initial off-season. Addressing Injuries, Incidences, and Incomplete Movement Patterns. Tune in and take the next step in your recovery. Fresh horses win races!

Round 2 of my mission statement podcast. Updates of my own progress and commitment are in store. Tune in and enjoy. This is a reminder of why commitment is so important.

In this episode we discuss the evolving relationship between past mentors or coaching and future colleagues. Tune in and enjoy some insight for transitional times in your life, better to be prepared before it's already there. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready.

This Thoughtful Thursday episode is dedicated to a friend, brother, spiritual guide, protector, ancestor, solder, David Alan Younk. He was drafted to serve in the Vietnam war as were so many others. Today marks the 52nd aniversery of the passing of this amazing man. A selfless family man who gave his life for his brothers in arms. A man whose legacy I carry with me and attempt to uphold his honor throughout my life.

Training for hypertrophy is training to gain muscle mass, put on that bulk, and add size. I share the training regimen that forms the basis for this type of training and why it is beneficial. Get big, get tough, and get after it!

As a fitness professional I get tons of questions, about anything under the sun you could think of. On the Tasty Tuesday topic of nutrition, the most frequent nutrition question I get is 'how often should I eat?'. In this episode I answer this question as we seek to better understand our metabolism.