Simply Not Easy

Hindsight 20/20. So here's the question... Did I study right for the big test? In some ways I'll find out when I get my results. In other ways, I already know. Join me today as I share my study methods, my journey through these latest chunks of focused efforts, and advice for prepping for the NPTE, or any big exam, based on what worked well for me.

Today is the day, today was the day, the day of the National Physical Therapy Exam. Yes, I was nervous. Yes, I was prepared. Competence builds confidence. Although peace is only given through God. We've talked about putting in the reps to see the benefit when you find yourself in the big moment. Tune in to find out, and wrestle with the idea yourself, of how those reps feel when you are in the big moment. Come stay awhile. Pull up a chair in the hot seat...

What's the hold up!? Well in chemistry and physiology (which is basically ccool applied functional chemistry) the hold up is literally called the Rate Limiting Factor. If we had more of it, we could do more; but we don't, so we don't. This is often due to speed of a reaction or lack of abundance of a substrate (physical material). Well now we're talking about injuries that we have as our own rate limiting factor. This is understandable. Our body has a protective mechanism. To truly heal and improve optimally we need to understand the concept of a rate limiting factor in regard to physical injuries, because unfortunently we usually do a really crappy job at that.

It's getting to be that time of year. In the middle of the fall season, leaves are turning, Halloween is almost here, with Thanksgiving the month after. Today is a classic with an easy to whip up recipe for some tasty pumpkin pie filling. None of that out of a can nonsense!

Here we go again... Taking a ride on the crazy train... Oops, I meant Fascial Train! The Quadratus Lumborum (QL) is an important muscle for normal movement and function, and often gets a bad rep when things go south. It can also be caught in a suboptimal state of tension & restriction of movement patterns without really recognizing it (outside of our concept of 'feels normal'). Tune in to learn more about the QL and all it can do for you.

Last Sunday was about the track & field Decathalon events. Today is not that day. Today is about competitive shenanagins between two great friends as they each transition to a new phase of their lives. With ice in our veins, bad jokes in the mind, and nothing but love at heart.... Never underestimate the heart of a champion!

You gotta risk it to get the biscuit! Wait, I still get the biscuit....? Right?!?

Periodization is a big word and focus in the athletic and strength & conditioning world. Rarely is it intentionally talked about outside of those contexts. Today is the day that all changes...

This episode was partially inspired by a throw back song from 3 Doors Down; 'If I Could Be Like That'. We often dare to dream to be like and be inspired by others around us. Sometimes we wander into a dangerous territory and idolize them. This is a big mistake. This episode touches upon an often overlooked aspect of being inhumane, and what we can do about it. You are but a mere mortal, but guess what, so is everyone else.

What does your workout have to do with the Moab 240? Probably more than you might think. It's time to recertify yourself and make the legends of your past part of the trials of today!