In this episode, we are covering the benefits of a daily CARs routine. Routines get boring, and sometimes simple daily things can feel like they aren’t doing much or can have that much of an effect. This episode will remind you of the importance of CARs, diving deeper into some of the science of one of my favorite benefits: better body awareness. 

Handstands are a fun skill to practice and can be a great way to challenge your body in a new way. In this episode, I break down programming for handstands, with some of my favorite ways to work on the mobility and strength needed for this advanced skill. 

In this episode we’re using a little bit of logic and a little bit of science to explain the chronic nagging tightness or discomfort you have, why it’s probably (k)not what you think, some things you can do to change it, and why I recommend them.

I had no idea 2023 was going to end with closing down our in-person clinic that we had worked hard to build over the past 7 years, a cross-country move, and a major renovation of our new house. But that’s exactly what happened. We essentially gutted our new house and restored it within 7.5 weeks - right during the holiday season. It wasn’t easy, but it was a process that we were more prepared for than I ever would have thought. It turns out that a lot of the skills we work on when pursuing lifelong fitness also apply to other processes too. Processes like renovating a house. Tune in to hear how these things parallel and whether or not I think the process was worth it.

In the past decade or so, it has become increasingly popular to villainize static stretching. The trends have been to promote the more palatable dynamic stretching as the “good witch” of flexibility training. If you’re confused about the difference between the two and which you should be doing, this episode will offer you some clarity. 

This could alternatively be titled ‘Things I Wish I Knew In Gymnastics." Training for your splits is no easy task, but it also doesn’t need to be super complicated. If you’ve got your eye on splits training, this episode is for you. 

In this episode, we’re tackling another common rehab ‘diagnosis’ that gets thrown around a lot - a ‘pinched nerve’. Learn what it really means, how it gets misconstrued, why I don’t like the term, and what I prefer to use instead to help my clients feel more empowered. 

It’s that time of year again, so we’re diving in with some reminders as you reflect on your past year & set goals for 2024. Wisdom accumulated from a decade in fitness + years of coaching sprinkled with some reflection questions to get your brain thinking a little bit deeper.

100 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, this episode is a little different. Ryan joins us to interview Jen about who she is behind the scenes. Tune in for a fun, flipped episode all about your host.

Trying to break the nagging injury cycle is WORK and it can feel super tough to navigate. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 most common coaching points I work on with clients going through this process. Tune in for some golden nuggets of pain and injury wisdom!