Be Strong To Be Useful

Can your six-pack halt global warming? Will your gains save the polar bears? Maybe not, but your training can actually make the world a better place. An endorphin rush and the warm-and-fuzzies? That’s a winning combination in my book. Let’s explore just how to make it possible.

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What Makes Good Posture?

We hear a lot in the biomechanics world about the importance of good posture...it's supposed to help with everything from movement quality to pain management to ease of breathing.  

Typically when we think of how to improve posture, we think of the same old cues: stand up straight, keep a flat back, shoulders down and back. But when pressed for a reason why, most folks can't come up with any reason other than...just because.

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Bodies, Language, & Life

I'd like to extend the idea that challenges in your life may be reflected in your body.  In fact your body is often the canary in the coal mine.  Issues of pain, mobility, and tension might be harbingers of a broader array of problems in your life.

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An Elegant Framework for Improving Mobility: Functional Range Conditioning 101

Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) is an empirically-driven thought process around mobility developed by Dr. Andreo Spina.  After attending an FRC seminar and letting it percolate in my practice, I'm convinced that it's one of the most robust approaches to mobility (our true potential for movement) out there.  It's beautiful in its simplicity, and overwhelming in its applicability.  

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