Simply Not Easy

Combining vanity with functionality.... Time to workout those beach muscles. The rhomboids dictate both upper back strength and shoulder position. These muscles are often overlooked and severely underrated. Tune in to understand their functions, one of my favorite heavy exercises, and an extended Halloween weekend Trick to restore shoulder balance (that's really a Treat).

I know it doesn't have anything to do with rugby, but wanted to wish a congratulations to Bill Belichick on his 300th career win as a head coach. I almost got him to join us on this podcast episode but you'll have to tune in to find out why that didn't pan out. Anyway, today is about the game of rugby and the South African team that recently won the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

When life has you feeling down, you just need some puppy love in your life. Well, when you're feeling great, that puppy love feels even better. Today is all about feeling the good feels. We've also got a Decathalon update on hand. The battle has continued...

In sports and athletics the offseason is a time of recovery. Where we 'catch-up' on our rest... If that's even physiologically possible, where we de-load, and address any nagging aches and pains. The same is true for any other aspect of life. Now it's my mental off-season after those crazy exams are done. Ready to take full advantage!

Happy Halloween! Normally I'd tell you what this episode is all about. For today, it'll be a trick or treat that you'll have to find out for yourself.

Today we gain perspective from the famous choreographer and former ballerina, Twyla Tharpa, at 78 years young. She recently published a new book 'Keep it Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life'. Her perspective is bold and refreshing, and she backs it up. There are pearls of wisdom to gain in this episode, pearls that look good no matter your age.

Remember have those frozen popsicles as a kid? It was one of my many summer time staples. Also, remember how dang sweet & sugary they were? Tune in as I talk about a way to bring back that childhood pleasure and convenience while still showing your body some love, living for the present and the future. DISCLAIMER: I cannot do a damn thing about brain-freezes!

Today's Muscle Monday is a good one. This bad boy is making sure you (your arch) doesn't collapse under the weight of the world, or your body weight. The Posterior Tibilais (Post Tib) is an essential muscle for keeping a strong foundation with each and every contact between you and the ground. Tune in to learn more.

On this Sports Sunday it's all about baseball, all about the world series. The series is tied 2-2, in this now new series of 3 games in this game 5. Tune in to learn why a normal advantage is perhaps not so advantagous this year, and why this world series is not only entertaining but on the brink of making history.

We all strive to have balance in our lives. That balance looks very different for all of us based on our priorities. But there are times where we have to reach far out of that normal balance for ourselves. So how do we stay productive through fatigue while slowly brining ourselves back into equilibrium.... I don't pretend to have all the answers but I think a secret to success lies in frequency mini-resets. Tune in for your own break.