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.
Thoughts on CrossFit
I decided to write on this topic, as I find myself being asked the question "What is CrossFit" more often. CrossFit (CF) has become a hot topic, and a lightening rod for intense conversation between many health professionals. Some in it's defense, and the majority...
How Do I Perform Squats
Squats are a fundamental movement that we perform on a daily basis. Whether we are sitting down in a chair, getting down on floor, or picking an object off the floor - squatting is at the core of the move. Traditionally we were taught that squats were to be performed...
Speed and Reaction
As athletes, we know that our ability to move fast is a foundational component to our success on the field or court. The individual who can run faster, change direction more efficiently and react to the ball quicker has the competitive advantage. To begin to...
Brain Speed + Body Speed = Real Game Speed
Over the years sports performance training has evolved significantly. Traditional training programs emphasized speed in relation to specific planes of motion. Generally movement was trained either straight ahead (sprinting drills) or side to side (cone shuffle...
US Physical Activity Guidelines
The US department of health and human services issues the physical activity guidelines for Americans. The purpose of the guidelines is to provide guidance on the importance of being physically active in order to enhance overall wellness. Findings and Research Physical...
Free Golf Warm Up
At the bottom of this blog is a link to your new golf warm up. You can now prep like the men and women on tour. Before you click that link, lets learn the value behind proper prep and why it’s so important for golfers. An effective warm up can improve our golf...
Breathing Rhythms: The Ins and Outs
Variability is defined as a lack of consistency or pattern. An environment of change. In certain aspects of performance variability is perceived as a negative, but with breathing the ability to call upon varied breathing patterns is a strength. Breathing directly...
How Do I Mix Up My Workouts?
The Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) report indicates the average adult needs to participate in 4-8 hours of weekly physical activity to enhance their overall vitality. The report further details that the activity should include 2 hours of strength training and the...
Do you deserve to be lifting that much weight?
You're training for your sport, lifting to get stronger, but do you deserve to be deadlifting, squatting or benching the weight that's on the bar? It's an important question to ask yourself. Going too big without building the proper foundation first can lead to...
The Evolution of Mobility Training
Traditionally mobility training has been linked to our bodies ability to move, and thus linked to an individuals physical and biological …
The Four R’s of Athletic Recovery
by Thorne Research Refuel to Rebuild energy stores, support psychological stress, and reduce the risk of illness.Support healing and rest…
Strength: More Than Just Lifting Weights
Traditionally, when someone discusses strength images of Arnold Schwarzenegger, 300 pound bench presses, and big biceps immediately come …