Simply Not Easy

Today's Muscle Monday focuses on a gnarly neck muscle. When under proper balance it's no issue, but when over relied on it can be the culprit of some issues. We delve into its anatomy to get a better understanding of both it's functions and limitations in our body. Sometimes in life we need more of what we neglect and less of what dominates our patterns....

Pumped up for this episode. It's a whole new term that I made today when recording this episode. Find out what it means and why this concept is essential to our movement repituare and health. This episode was inspired by a specific tennis athlete I've worked with but is common in tennis and golf. Tune in and enjoy.

Celebrating the day with a reunion of some old friends and a long hike. Today is all about the rejuvenation that comes from being immersed in nature. Call it hippie or not, either way it's good for the body and for the soul. Nothing beats chillin under a waterfall with great friends.

Back at it again. First day back home and back on that college campus. Study, gym, ball, friends, reunions with old professors... Game time as I get ready for this exam and interviews. Sometimes we have to see where we came from to appreciate even more where we're going.

Celebrating episode 200 today. More important than just 200 episodes, we're celebrating 200 days of consistency. Today's Thoughtful Thursday episode is close to my heart, close to my passion, close to my drive. The battle starts with know thy self. From there it only spreads; know your strengths and grow your strengths. Your accountability and direction in life rests in the congruency of your Ikigai and the reason why people seek you out.

Outside of direct trauma, what's the least damaged major joint in the body? Tune in to find out and also find out why. I'll give you a hint. It has less intense impact loading and goes through its full range of motion throughout the day. This has numerous benefits and implications of how to stay strong and healthy as we age and prevent those knarly aches and pains that can be obstacles preventing us from doing what we love. Tune in and get moving. Motion is lotion.

Today I review an article published only a month ago in July 2019. This has fascinating applications for our understanding, and where our lack of understanding is, of the human gut biome. These particular strains of bacteria in the Veillonella group rely exclusively on lactic acid for their food. Not only do we have this in our gut naturally, but marathon runners tend to have a larger proportion of them. There may be potential for our DNA to directly influence these gut bacteria, could the reverse also be true? Tune in to learn about the fascinating implications that we've discovered.

Today's Muscle Monday episode has got some force behind it. Not a complicated muscle or typically viewed for its stability role, but rather a prime mover of the upper body. The anterior deltoid has an important role in our daily functions, sports, and an essential role in the front rack position. We take a look at it's dynamic influence in the front rack as we relate to it's interaction as a part of a larger system. If the chip on your shoulder is over 135 pounds then this episode is for you!

This Sports Sunday is a force to face, a slam dunk, all about big boy Boogie Cousins. Journeyman Center in the NBA. His most recent signing was a one year contract with the LA Lakers. His most recent injury was his left ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in his knee. This episode takes a look back into his extensive list of other injuries from the knees on down and how his training, body type, and style of play may have predisposed these issues. I break down some film for you, not in terms of his offensive prowess or defensive shot blocking tenacity. Rather, the asymmetries in his movement patterns before, after, and between injuries. Hint: these are most evident when he lands from a powerful jump and is 'seeking stability' controlling himself in the air. Stay fit, stay tough, and enjoy.

Yesterday (yes I know on a Friday) was a true well lived Sleepy Saturday mentality. Had a great time with many great people. Can you slowly march toward your dreams, have a blast doing it, and not always have to give your blood, sweat, and tears? This is the test if you're living life well in balance, we don't always need to be stressed to be accomplished. Life is too short to take so seriously and remain rigid. After all, you can't get out of life alive. A day of great friends, good food, some studying, more manipulations, a few drinks, many stories, and frequent laughs. Rewarding and nourishing. As a bonus feature; if you've ever felt like the middle finger wasn't enough to express your true feelings, in the episode I share the solution to your problem.