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Pesticides, processed foods, antibiotics, synthetic preservatives, all designed not just to destroy gut flora, but to destroy our capacity to feel clearly.

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Who’s really in control of your body?

August 5, 2025

If you feel sluggish, inflamed, numb, disconnected, who’s really in control? Think about it… You’ve been conditioned to think about your body as something mechanical, as an object to drag through the day- something to push, fix, punish or decorate…

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If you are thinking about jump-starting your current workout routine or have recently decided to kick-start a healthy lifestyle...

One-on-one vs. group training: Which personal training program is best for you?

October 22, 2021

If you are thinking about jump-starting your current workout routine or have recently decided to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, there are several decisions you’ll need …

The Overhead Press requires a lot to perform safely and without injury. You need shoulder mobility and stability. You need thoracic mobility and lat flexibility.

Therapy Thursday-Pain with overhead press

October 22, 2021

The Overhead Press requires a lot to perform safely and without injury. You need shoulder mobility and stability. You need thoracic mobility and lat flexibility.

A study in 2013 showed that hip pain can reduce peak force in the glute max during activities like a bridge or hip extension.

What is Glute Amnesia?

October 22, 2021

A study in 2013 showed that hip pain can reduce peak force in the glute max during activities like a bridge or hip extension.

This week as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are reminded of all the wonderful things in our lives and how grateful we should be for them.

If You Always Focus On What You Don't Have, You Will Never Have Enough

October 22, 2021

This week as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are reminded of all the wonderful things in our lives and how grateful we should be for them. …

In 1857, slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass famously said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” He continued by saying...

If There is No Struggle, There is No Progress

October 22, 2021

In 1857, slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass famously said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” He continued by saying...

The day begins at 4:30 a.m. with a half-mile run to breakfast. Then comes three to four hours of grueling physical training...

Push Yourself: The Mind Quits Before the Body

October 22, 2021

The day begins at 4:30 a.m. with a half-mile run to breakfast. Then comes three to four hours of grueling physical training: burpees, pushups, flutter kicks, all high-intensity, anaerobic exercises designed to strain the muscles and sap the breath. Interspersed are hikes and runs up the scrubby California mountains, lugging packs weighing up to 90 pounds — or carrying, fireman-style, a 200-pound buddy.

Pesticides, processed foods, antibiotics, synthetic preservatives, all designed not just to destroy gut flora, but to destroy our capacity to feel clearly.

Who’s really in control of your body?

Pesticides, processed foods, antibiotics, synthetic preservatives, all designed not just to destroy gut flora, but to destroy our capacity to feel clearly.

Massage therapy offers a multitude of benefits that can significantly impact performance and contribute to a longer, healthier life. In this blog, we will explore the benefits

The Benefits of Massage Therapy on Performance and Longevity

November 20, 2024

Massage therapy offers a multitude of benefits that can significantly impact performance and longevity.

Fasting before the feast can reset your system, enhance your mental clarity, and foster a sense of gratitude. Explore the benefits of 1, 2, and 3-day fasts

THE Thanksgiving Fast

November 20, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us anticipate the joy of gathering with loved ones and sharing a bountiful feast.

Don’t let an injury undo all your endurance training. Here are some simple things you can do to stay in shape while injured so you can come back even stronger!

Can’t run for a while? Here’s how to stay in shape while injured

October 22, 2021

Don’t let an injury undo all your endurance training. Here are some simple things you can do to stay in shape while injured so you can come back even stronger!

Hydration, recovery, and avoiding overtraining are essential when running in heat and humidity. Summer’s upon us, so read our article to prepare.

How to handle the heat of summer running

October 22, 2021

Hydration, recovery, and avoiding overtraining are essential when running in heat and humidity. Summer’s upon us, so read our article to prepare.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines physical fitness as “the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and...

The Essential Components of a Complete Fitness Program

October 22, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines physical fitness as “the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and...

You’ve probably heard this countless times, but being overweight or obese can cause serious complications to your health.

Tips to get rid of different types of body fat

October 22, 2021

You’ve probably heard this countless times, but being overweight or obese can cause serious complications to your health.

The day begins at 4:30 a.m. with a half-mile run to breakfast. Then comes three to four hours of grueling physical training...

Push Yourself: The Mind Quits Before the Body

October 22, 2021

The day begins at 4:30 a.m. with a half-mile run to breakfast. Then comes three to four hours of grueling physical training: burpees, pushups, flutter kicks, all high-intensity, anaerobic exercises designed to strain the muscles and sap the breath. Interspersed are hikes and runs up the scrubby California mountains, lugging packs weighing up to 90 pounds — or carrying, fireman-style, a 200-pound buddy.

Perhaps you want to stick to a fitness routine to manage your weight, strengthen and increase muscle mass, and prevent illness.

A great reason to get fit: physical fitness is related to professional success

October 22, 2021

Perhaps you want to stick to a fitness routine to manage your weight, strengthen and increase muscle mass, and prevent illness.

People who don’t exercise may be hindered by many factors. The good news is that even if you hate working out, it’s not hopeless.

7 Effective ways to stay motivated to work out, backed by science

October 22, 2021

People who don’t exercise may be hindered by many factors. The good news is that even if you hate working out, it’s not hopeless.

This week as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are reminded of all the wonderful things in our lives and how grateful we should be for them.

If You Always Focus On What You Don't Have, You Will Never Have Enough

October 22, 2021

This week as we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are reminded of all the wonderful things in our lives and how grateful we should be for them. …

In 1857, slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass famously said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” He continued by saying...

If There is No Struggle, There is No Progress

October 22, 2021

In 1857, slavery abolitionist Frederick Douglass famously said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” He continued by saying...