Simply Not Easy

Learn about the infamous TFL (tensor fascia lata) and its intimate relationship with the IT (iliotibial) band. We talk about how this muscle effects foot position in sports and what the research describes for seeking relief from tightness. Shout out to all the great NCAA games, hoping to finish off March Madness with highlights tonight.

In this episode we delve into the endurance athlete. We break down (and hopefully get better at breaking it down) lactic acid and the idea of lactate threshold and how it applies to performance. We also discuss new research on how to best increase training volume for an upcomming endurance race. Great timing for this episode as I've got my 1/2 marathon later today. Enjoy!

The battle still rages on. We all have to keep fighting, but how do we avoid burn out and learn to savor the struggle? Reflect on what builds you up, and what zaps your energy down. This is an important start. Tune in to hear what it's all about as I draw parallels of burn out and success between the workings of our inner mind and physical body.

How do you handle pressure? Everything in life has a season. When we know it's the season for a big moment, a moment where a lot is on the line, we need to prepare ourselves for battle. Tune in, gear up, and get those boots in the mud.

Ich bin hier und bereit (German meaning I'm here and ready). Far more than here physically. Here and ready with all your focus on the present moment knowing you've done everything you could to prepare for this opportunity ahead with a clear conscious. Join me as I reflect on memories past and set my eyes on looming horizons.

You can't achieve greatness on a faulty foundation. In this episode we talk briefly about the FMS (functional movement screen) and the SFMA (selective functional movement assessment), the theory behind them and how they can be used. I provide a simple homework assignment to assess and improve your foundational movement level. Time to get back in touch with your body. Enjoy.

Get ready to dig in. My good friend Andrew reccomended this food for the episode today and I couldn't believe I hadn't gotten around to it sooner. This episode is all about the great avocado, nature's best butter. Nutrition, recipes, and perhaps even a remix of a classic song...

I'm feeling great coming off my full weekend course and ready for a new start with fresh energy this week. In this Muscle Monday episode we take a look at an often overlooked and underappreciated muscle. Tune it to learn about its important function in the body and how to properly scale up exercise progression with the Triceps Strongylo. Train hard and enjoy.

In the middle of the NCAA elite eight! In this action packed tournament we take a look at jump shots and a few simple stratigies to improve shoulder stability to keep you shooting as well in the 4th quarter when it really matters as you could before getting tired.

Get nice and loose with today's recovery focus on the Thoracic spine. We talk about regional interdependence and what the theory means for our bodies and how we move. As I'm about to start my day learning more about the Thoracic spine from NAIOMT instructor Liz Henry. Enjoy and take a breath (with those ribs!)