The Body’s Hidden Web “Everything is interwoven, And the web is holy.” -Marcus Aurelius Fascia is like a spiderweb within the body, a delicate yet strong matrix, connecting everything together inside your body from head to toe. This thin layer of connective tissue weaves throughout the body surrounding muscles, nerves and organs. When each strand… Continue reading Fascia Uncovered
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Hang for Healthspan
“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on After others have let go.” -William Feather Remember hanging on monkey bars as a child? What used to be “monkeying around” is a simple body weight exercise that yields explosive results. Hanging by your hands from a bar and holding on for as long as… Continue reading Hang for Healthspan
Beyond Back Pain
Almost all of us will exoerience back pain in our lives. Lumbar radiculopathy, often called sciatica, is a condition charcterized by compression or iirritation of nerve root(s) in the low back, causing pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness beyond the back and down the leg. The culprit of this “pain in the butt” may be a… Continue reading Beyond Back Pain
Barefoot Bliss
“Forget not that earth delights to feel your bare feet.” -Khalil Gibran We delight to bare our toes; whether splashing through the puddles of our childhood, soaking in the warmth of southwestern red rocks, or cooling our piggies in the pebbles of the French Riviera. Historically, we have evolved to wear minimal footwear for strong… Continue reading Barefoot Bliss
The Keys to Mindfulness
“Life is no brief candle to me. It’s a sort of splendid torch… Make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on on for future generations.” – George Bernard Shaw The Torch Keys, the magnificent isles in Florida’s Wild West, are hidden tropical gems where time stands still. The glistening turquoise water, swaying… Continue reading The Keys to Mindfulness
“Martial” Your Core
“The essence of martial arts is not the art itself, But what’s hidden deep within yourself.” —Gogen Yamaguchi Martial arts cultivate deep understanding of one’s true core. Jujitsu, Tai Chi, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and Silat comprise the better known of the hundreds of ancient practices which improve balance, cognitive function and postural control. The… Continue reading “Martial” Your Core
Row for Rhythm
“There is music wherever there is rhythm As there is life wherever there beats a pulse.” -Igor Stavinsky Rowing has evolved all over the world for practical purposes of transportation, fishing, and exploration wherever people and water joined, such as ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome. The sport of rowing, or “crew” as we… Continue reading Row for Rhythm
Primal Power
“Return to the root And you will see meaning” -Jianzhi Sengcan Hang like a monkey for health span! “Hang out grip strength” refers to the ability of your upper extremity muscles and tendons to keep you in a “dead hang” when suspended on a pull-up bar. Grip strength is one of the best indicators of… Continue reading Primal Power
Heart Smart
“Above all else, guard your heart, For it is the wellspring of life.” -Proverbs 4:23 Getting your heart pumping with movement strengthens cardiac muscle, improves circulation, reduces pain and stiff joints, burns calories, and reduces risk of disease . How do you gauge the intensity to make sure you’re exercising enough, without overdoing it?… Continue reading Heart Smart
Muscle up Metabolism
“There is no magic pill.” -Arnold Schwarzenegger Exercising your muscles is the most beneficial thing you can do to maximize your health span; the period of your life span that you are not just living but thriving. Optimal health span is dependent upon our metabolism, the process by which our body uses energy to build… Continue reading Muscle up Metabolism