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.
What Should I Do For Exercise and What Should I Eat?
“We first make our habits, then our habits make us.” - John Dryden Two questions we get asked often when we are first beginning with our clients are “what should I do for exercise?” and “what should I eat?” These questions go hand in hand with the new year as we all...
Why Does My Back Hurt At the Office Desk?
Have you ever noticed when you get up from your desk your back feels like your 20 years older than when you first sat down? You didn’t bend over and lift anything, in fact you didn’t do much more than typing and reaching. So why the old back feeling? The initial...
How Do I Create Balance Between Recovery and Performance Training?
Welcome to the Coaches Corner. In this short vlog we will discuss creating balance within workouts. Not balance training, but a balance between recovery workouts and performance workouts. The Question: I have accomplished my weekly movement goal of 9...
5 Prevention Strategies For A Healthy Lifestyle
The World Health Organization states over 80% of chronic disease and pain is preventable by improving your lifestyle choices. Increasing daily physical activity and eating nutritious foods are paramount to prevention. Chronic disease and pain is defined as a physical...
Warding Drills For Activation
Warding patterns have been utilized for centuries in martial arts. Warding was utilized for defensive purposes to guard and protect, but also offensively to offset direction of energy. The benefits eventually made warding a viable training option in sports. Practicing...
Dynamic Golf Series Episode 6: The Super Shoulders
The shoulders play a super role in our swing! The shoulders must be ready to perform a large amount of work in a short period of time. Are your shoulders prepared to swing? Watch the video below to learn more about the shoulders’ role in the golf swing. For golf...
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...