Nutritional Overview - an Introduction
There are a number of articles preceding this one that helped set the Physical Activity foundation of our Performance Pyramid. Now, we...
Proprioception and Closing Notes on Physical Activity
Happy Summer! Wow, that was fast. The NBA Finals were over in five games, the Tennis's French Open and Golf's US Open came and went, and...
Aerobic CV Exercise and Toys
As a youth, my philosophy on communication was simple: speak the truth. In recent years as a health professional and college educator,...
Hips Don't Lie
I love this time of year. Regardless of your favorite team, or even if you are not interested in the sport of football, the Super Bowl is...
It's all about that base: Here's why you need a better butt
Strutting your stuff or losing your butt? All that sass but no ass? Okay, enough with the corny one-liners and let’s get down to the...
Specifics of Movement Prep
Any good at Legos? Great! Then you can excel in fitness. A good fitness regimen is all about degrees of freedom. Minor constructions and...
Actions for Movement Prep
There are only good reasons for starting or changing an exercise regimen. One of the most common reasons people give me for starting or...
Physical Therapy is for EVERY body
When I say "Physical Therapy" or "Physical Therapist", what do you think? Massage? Pain? Gentle stretching? Personal training? Physical...
Mental Prep for Movement Prep
All movement originates in the mind. If we wanted to get philosophical, we could say that all of reality originates in the mind. All it...
Get it right, Get it tight (Pt 1): Form your body!
Who knew that Bubba Sparxxx and the Ying-Yang Twins would speak such noble words. Turns out, that advice could not be more true. You must...