Simply Not Easy

I'm currently preparing for a presentation on tendinopathy and stumbled across some interesting correlations with cholesterol and tendon function. Tune in to learn more about this intertwined relationship and why you should care. Food fuels the body. There is good fuel and bad fuel. It comes at no surprise that there are connections between what we consume and how we perform, even at a simple baseline function.

Today's Muscle Monday episode is a great one. A stable one. A strong one. Sadly, an often neglected one. Tune in to learn more about the Transverse Abdominis as we get to the core of stability. I also share a bit of bad news for my future physical therapy career, but now I've just got to roll with the punches!

In today's Sports Sunday episode we build upon the endurance of our previous Iron Cowboy episode. We're talking Triathlons! What they are, how to train for them, and their benefits. Now we also delve into the trifecta of the 3 main body types and their predispositions. Tune in to find out which one you are and what you may be best suited for.

The Iron Cowboy. The story of 50 - 50 - 50; 50 Iron man triathlons, in 50 different states, in only 50 days. This was done. Needless to say, this is reaching to the edge of human performance. How does this relate to recovery when there was no extra time? This is all about the methods he used to recover throughout these 50 days. If he can get recovery then what's your excuse?

As I approach the last week on my last clinical it's time to tune in and appreciate all I've been through and accomplished. It's been a blast here, loved every moment of it. From all the clinicians to patients I've encountered in my time in Texas there have been so many great memories to hold onto as I move forward in my career.

The Squeaky Wheel gets the grease. Today's Thoughtful Thursday is a message of persistence and all the benefits it provides as you continue along your journey. This is true for our body's physiology, our relationships, and especially mentality. Tune in and enjoy a great episode to raise your game to the next level, no matter where you currently are in this winding road of life.

Do you really know what you're lifting weights for? Strength or size or both? Many people think these are the same thing. In today's Workout Wednesday episode we take a delve into best training practices for each of these goals. Time to gear up and get after it.

Sweet tooth or not, many have a love for chocolate. This Tasty Tuesday episode is all about chocolate. Whether you should have it, how much, is it a health benefit or hindrance? This episode leads into a discussion of sugar in the body.

Check out this extremely important muscle. It may not help make that bikini figure stand out, but it is certainly functional. Enjoy learning about this deep spine stabilizer and proprioceptor engine for our body. It has an intimate relationship with back pain that carries multidirectional implications. From physical therapy to daily life, let's give the Multifidi a little tender loving care.

Today is a celebration of my being less inadequate at racquetball. It's a fun sport for all ages. Like tennis with bowling lane bumpers. Tune in to learn about common injuries and areas of health to focus on with this sport, especially as the aging population continuous to play.