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.
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
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Strength: More Than Just Lifting Weights
Traditionally, when someone discusses strength images of Arnold Schwarzenegger, 300 pound bench presses, and big biceps immediately come …
The Variability of Metabolic Training
A critical aspect of any conditioning program is metabolic training. Metabolic training or conditioning is utilized to provide varying as…