Simply Not Easy

What does the simple word 'If' mean to you? For me it's a challenge, a dare to be greater, a catalyst to envoke the imagination. This episode was inspired by the famous poem by Rudyard Kipling, the author of The Jungle Book. It's a poem I turn to when I need to get my mental game back on track. If...

If you're looking to take baby steps to better fitness this is the right place. We've got to learn how to crawl before taking those steps. Tune in to learn a little bit of my plan as I set out to get my shoulder strong, healthy, and resilient. I've got a good simple assignment for all of you listening that will improve your fitness and fitness plan, no matter what level you're at. Close chain all day!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy some good hummus dip. I like this stuff not only for its nutrition, but how it encourages eating other healthy foods and can make some of those bland veggies far more enjoyable.

In this episode I get into the recent injury of NBA hustler defensive tenacity Marcus Smart of the Boston Celtics. Tune in to learn about what an avulsion is, and which is stronger: bone or tendon. This is a great episode getting into this muscles actions and it's important function in counter rotation.

I'm doing this episode from a reccomendation of one of my personal training clients. In this Sports Sunday episode we talk about one of the most misunderstood injuries in sport: Concussion. We talk about what it is, I touch on a return to sport/life protocol after experiencing a concussion, as well as what to typically expect with recovery. I share signs to indicate when you should see a physical therapist or other qualified health care professional to expedite the recovery process. We also talk about research targeting neck resiliency to decrease the chance of having a concussion and how to practically implement it.

A great Sleepy Saturday episode. As we focus on rest & recovery, what better topic than to touch on the benefits of sex to celebrate episode number 69.

When you're in the middle of a tough battle where do you find your peace? The eye of a hurricane or tornado is one of the quietest serene places. It can be almost offputting being so calm surrounded by chaos. Tune in and find your center no matter what the world throws at you.

This may be the best episode yet! Crazy pumped up for this one. I delve deep into topics of self love, complacency, striving after our best selves. I explore the gravitational power our stories have, creating the best times of our life, and the true purpose of reflecting back. Join me for some deep thinking. See how adverse you are to the present moment and what you can do about it.

To answer the age old Shakespearean question: to Valsalva or not to Valsalva.... or it was something pretty close to that. Tune in for a great episode on a highly debated topic, you might even hold your breath in excitement (...or not). Learn what the Valsalva is all about and if you should do it or not. This occurs throughout daily life outside of the weightlifting world as well. Check yourself to see if you are doing in, intentionally, unconsciously, or not at all. Enjoy.

I recently had an athlete approach me looking for advice. He claimed to have everything locked down for his health with his 'body ready to explode' in a transformation of physical growth prepping for the fall. He was looking for help getting efficient meal prep done to have convenient on point nutrition. Tune in to learn the four caregories I focus on to ensure that your body works for you and your goals.

Learn about the infamous TFL (tensor fascia lata) and its intimate relationship with the IT (iliotibial) band. We talk about how this muscle effects foot position in sports and what the research describes for seeking relief from tightness. Shout out to all the great NCAA games, hoping to finish off March Madness with highlights tonight.

In this episode we delve into the endurance athlete. We break down (and hopefully get better at breaking it down) lactic acid and the idea of lactate threshold and how it applies to performance. We also discuss new research on how to best increase training volume for an upcomming endurance race. Great timing for this episode as I've got my 1/2 marathon later today. Enjoy!

The battle still rages on. We all have to keep fighting, but how do we avoid burn out and learn to savor the struggle? Reflect on what builds you up, and what zaps your energy down. This is an important start. Tune in to hear what it's all about as I draw parallels of burn out and success between the workings of our inner mind and physical body.

How do you handle pressure? Everything in life has a season. When we know it's the season for a big moment, a moment where a lot is on the line, we need to prepare ourselves for battle. Tune in, gear up, and get those boots in the mud.

Ich bin hier und bereit (German meaning I'm here and ready). Far more than here physically. Here and ready with all your focus on the present moment knowing you've done everything you could to prepare for this opportunity ahead with a clear conscious. Join me as I reflect on memories past and set my eyes on looming horizons.

You can't achieve greatness on a faulty foundation. In this episode we talk briefly about the FMS (functional movement screen) and the SFMA (selective functional movement assessment), the theory behind them and how they can be used. I provide a simple homework assignment to assess and improve your foundational movement level. Time to get back in touch with your body. Enjoy.

Get ready to dig in. My good friend Andrew reccomended this food for the episode today and I couldn't believe I hadn't gotten around to it sooner. This episode is all about the great avocado, nature's best butter. Nutrition, recipes, and perhaps even a remix of a classic song...

I'm feeling great coming off my full weekend course and ready for a new start with fresh energy this week. In this Muscle Monday episode we take a look at an often overlooked and underappreciated muscle. Tune it to learn about its important function in the body and how to properly scale up exercise progression with the Triceps Strongylo. Train hard and enjoy.

In the middle of the NCAA elite eight! In this action packed tournament we take a look at jump shots and a few simple stratigies to improve shoulder stability to keep you shooting as well in the 4th quarter when it really matters as you could before getting tired.

Get nice and loose with today's recovery focus on the Thoracic spine. We talk about regional interdependence and what the theory means for our bodies and how we move. As I'm about to start my day learning more about the Thoracic spine from NAIOMT instructor Liz Henry. Enjoy and take a breath (with those ribs!)