The six pillars of Vitality are integrated to enhance your health span. Health span differentiates itself from life span, as it relates to the length of time that a person is healthy – not just alive. Movement is the first pillar discussed as it is the most powerful influencer of health span. Living an active life helps an individuals vitality by:
- Reducing cognitive decline
- Optimizing physical health
- Managing emotional health
Those who regularly exercise and stay active can improve quality of life, decrease the chance of heart disease, improve cognitive health, improve physical function, and reduce falls. The content below deep dives into the four components of movement: Mobility, Strength, Metabolic, and Power.
Dynamic Golf Series Episode 5: The Pain Free Back
Does your back hurt after you golf? Maybe it is time to add more flexibility and stability exercises to your warm up. Watch the video below to learn more about the thoracic spine’s role in the golf swing. Does your back hurt after you golf? Maybe it is time to add...
Dynamic Golf Series Episode 4: The Power House Hip
The hip is the power house of the golf swing! Is your hip loading properly? Or are you missing out on a further drive? Watch the video below to learn more about the hip joint’s role in the golf swing. The hip is the power house of the golf swing! Is your hip loading...
Dynamic Golf Series Episode 3: The Knee Tells All
The knee tells all! The knee gives us some great clues to see if the foot and hip are loading properly. Watch the video below to learn more about the knee joint’s role in the golf swing. For golf specific exercises and range drills download our app “DHF Fit” in...
Dynamic Golf Series Episode 1 – It All Starts at the Foot
It all starts at the foot! The ankle joint plays a large role in making sure the the hip is loaded properly so you can have a powerful and accurate swing. Watch the video below to learn more about the ankle joint’s role in the golf swing. For golf specific...
Dynamic Golf Series Episode2: What Is A Golfer’s Subtalar Joint?
Like we said, it all starts at the foot! The subtalar joint, just like the ankle joint plays a large role in making sure that the hip is loaded properly so you can have a powerful and accurate swing. Watch the video below to learn more about the subtalar joint’s role...
What Are The Benefits Of Infrared Heat?
Infrared saunas have increased in popularity as an important tool in overall health and wellness. What is all the sweat about? Below are 5 reasons to incorporate infrared heat into your conditioning program. Relaxation Relaxation is more important to health than most...
How Do I Train For A Mud Run?
So you're thinking about doing a mud run? Or you've already signed up for one! So how do you prepare for it? Just like training for a 5k, tennis match, or basketball game, we must first look at what the task involves before we decide what exercises to choose for the...
Total Body Conditioning: 3D Matrix Performance Series
Doug Gray – Gray Institute The 3D Matrix Performance Series is an environment, as well as an experience, in which movement facilitates the expansion of one’s functional threshold. A functional threshold can be defined as the body’s ability to successfully perform the...
Upgrade Your Warm-up
You might be tempted to skip the warm up when you work out. After all, you only have so much time to exercise—“Let’s just get on with it already! I’m in a hurry!” But warming up is a critical component of your fitness routine, and skipping it could have unpleasant and...
Why Your Excuses NOT to Get Fit Are Plain Wrong
Many people have a million and one reasons why they should not get fit. But are your excuses really justified? Here are some answers to the most popular excuses not to exercise. Let’s look at each one individually and see why each is not valid to avoid starting an...
Weight Training is a great way to help with weight loss.
In the very least, it will aid in preventing weight gain. Weight training is considered a higher intensity exercise and burns many calories during the activity. An added benefit is that your body will continue to burn calories after the workout due to the recovery...
How can I tighten and tone without bulking up?
Increasing tone is certainly possible without bulking. This actually means to maintain or increase muscle tissue while shedding unwanted bodyfat (BF). You will need to control your types and amounts of exercises and just as (if not more) important is to control your...