Simply Not Easy

Half way there, livin' on a prayer. in this Bon Jovi tribute I reflect on officially being half way done with my last clinical. I've been blessed in that each of my clinicals have gotten better as I've gone on. It's time to take full advantage of these opportunities at hand.

We've got a fun one today. On this Workout Wednesday I share some fun couple workout ideas and encourage you to get creative with your own. Strong lips need a strong body. Get out there and get after it.

To drink or not to drink, that is the question. In this episode we check out the benefits and risks of Pre workout suppliments to help you make an informed decision.

Size does not equal significance; I promise that's not a euphamism. These small muscles are strategically placed throughout our spine for movement optimization and diagnostic alarm. This episode was inspired by a recent conversation I had with another trainer about the role of thoracic extension in our movement patterns. Tune in for some great insight into our anatomy and how to train these often overlooked bad boys.

Now that hockey and basketball season are over, it's a reminder for all athletes of any sport or season to fully recover after their peak competition. Using my mentor's, Dr. Kelly Starrett's, '3 I' model I talk about what you need to prioritize in the initial off-season. Addressing Injuries, Incidences, and Incomplete Movement Patterns. Tune in and take the next step in your recovery. Fresh horses win races!

Round 2 of my mission statement podcast. Updates of my own progress and commitment are in store. Tune in and enjoy. This is a reminder of why commitment is so important.

In this episode we discuss the evolving relationship between past mentors or coaching and future colleagues. Tune in and enjoy some insight for transitional times in your life, better to be prepared before it's already there. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready.

This Thoughtful Thursday episode is dedicated to a friend, brother, spiritual guide, protector, ancestor, solder, David Alan Younk. He was drafted to serve in the Vietnam war as were so many others. Today marks the 52nd aniversery of the passing of this amazing man. A selfless family man who gave his life for his brothers in arms. A man whose legacy I carry with me and attempt to uphold his honor throughout my life.

Training for hypertrophy is training to gain muscle mass, put on that bulk, and add size. I share the training regimen that forms the basis for this type of training and why it is beneficial. Get big, get tough, and get after it!

As a fitness professional I get tons of questions, about anything under the sun you could think of. On the Tasty Tuesday topic of nutrition, the most frequent nutrition question I get is 'how often should I eat?'. In this episode I answer this question as we seek to better understand our metabolism.