Probably a better way of saying it is “be thoughtful when selecting your sport or primary fitness pursuit.” This will take a little explaining but I believe you’ll find it an interesting topic. Whenever I’m working with my online coaching clients, we do some initial assessments to assist with program design. We consider goals, injury and health history, schedule, space,…
As Lifetime Athletes, we play a variety of sports and we train in different locations on multiple surfaces. The shoes we select can make a difference in our comfort, safety, and performance. And there’s even a place for being barefoot! Gyms, beaches, fields, artificial turf,courts, tracks, roads, and trails are the terrain of The Lifetime Athlete. This week I’m providing…
The Summer Solstice is upon us and summer is officially kicking off. I’m hoping you’ve been doing lots of fun things and have many more planned. Seize the season! I’m sharing a brief video which depicts one of the many awesome things we are doing in the Training Tribe, again this year. We train for LIFE! And we live it.…
Last year, during the summer of 2022, I toyed with several conditioning goals. Honestly, most of those revolved around rehabilitation from my late 2021 shoulder reconstruction. There was also some deconditioning to be addressed secondary to a major medical experience. As much as I knew the best way to stay in shape is to never let yourself get out of…
Recently, I sent out a “community query” and I’m delighted to state that I received some outstanding feedback. First of all, to everyone who commented, thank you very much. I appreciate your participation and assistance with this project. In that inquiry I asked 3 simple questions: The responses I received were very insightful. They both validated what I’ve been doing…
Whatever your sport or passion pursuit, doing “the thing” is the most-specific activity you can do. But in many situations we don’t get to do said “thing” quite as much as we’d like. That’s when doing exercises that have a high degree of transfer becomes exceptionally useful. Mountain athletes such as hunters, hikers, backpackers, skiers (when boot-packing), and others need…
Power. Here’s a short and sweet dispatch about power. What it is, why you need it, and how to get it. Power is a frequently used word in our world. It describes battery levels, the electric grid, turning on devices, and personality characteristics. Put it in front of “nap” or “dump” and it makes those things sound more impressive and…
How ya doin’? I hope the answer is great, fantastic, or sensational! I’ve been enjoying the opportunity to engage with so many of you in a variety of manners. In this post I want to pose a few questions and inquire how I can possibly inspire, educate, or entertain you in an ever-improving way. Because I value you as a…
A couple of years ago, I wrote an article entitled “CrossFit vs. Hyrox vs. Spartan…Who is the Fittest?” That post was very well-received and it’s been one of my most popular to date. In the article I compared the different fitness competitions and identified the types of athletes that tend to do best at each discipline. All-around fitness is an…
Howdy you amazing and fantastic community member! There’s been so much going on lately I felt like an update of sorts was in order. I’m often humbled and inspired by how my job description continues to be refined and defined. Offering the promise of vitality. Applying advanced athletic and wellness science to the general population. Trying to stave off The…
