“You can’t use an old map to explore a new world.” -Albert Einstein https://ijdrp.org/index.php/ijdrp/article/view/441 We are at a fork in the evolutionary road to athletic wellness. While elite athletes are achieving unsurpassed magnificence in strength, endurance, power, and skill, much of our population is experiencing a devolution from poor lifestyle choices that negatively influence both… Continue reading The MAP to Wellness
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Swim Into Serenity
“Be formless, shapeless, like water” -Bruce Lee Water is essential to life as the powerful driving force of nature and a magical portal to inner peace. Dive into water for a fun and effective way to transform your body and your relationship to exercise for all ages and fitness levels. It’s a great whole-body workout that… Continue reading Swim Into Serenity
Tread Softly to Triumph
“Tread Softly, Because You Tread on my Dreams.” –William Butler Yeats If you’re a nature lover, exploring the unbeaten path through trail running may be the energizing and rejuvenating answer on your quest to ultimate fitness and wellbeing. Even for urbanites, most cities have networks of unspoiled paths to discover. Lose yourself in magical woodlands… Continue reading Tread Softly to Triumph
Supreme Shredding
“A good traveler leaves no tracks.” -Lao Tzu Cross country cycling (a discipline of mountain biking) debuted in the 1996 Olympics, trailing 100 years behind track and road cycling. This year’s 72 XC Olympic shredders (36 men/ 36 women) have flocked to Colline d’Élancourt, the highest point of the Paris region, to race through rocks,… Continue reading Supreme Shredding
Pickle-Head Pandemonium
Pickle-Ball Peak Performance & Injury Prevention. “Once in the racket, you’re always in it”. -Al Capone Millions of pickle-heads are jumping on the bandwagon, gathering steam since its inception during the 1960’s. Pickleball was created as a children’s game on the beautiful Bainbridge Island, nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Puget Sound. A huge… Continue reading Pickle-Head Pandemonium
Safe Sauntering
“Mountains are our Holy Land. We ought to saunter through them reverently, not hike” – John Muir I was sauntering through the morning mist of the Talamanca Montane Forest mesmerized by the bird song and monkey acrobatics. Costa Rica is blessed with lush terrain and natural beauty for magnificent hiking, an empowering activity that allows… Continue reading Safe Sauntering
Ground in the Garden
“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” -Claude Monet To understand the nature of humanity and our true needs, we must look back into our evolutionary history to appreciate how we have thrived as a species, living in harmony with nature. Growing and eating natural foods is not only central to subsistence but is directly… Continue reading Ground in the Garden
The Happy Pace
“Slow and steady wins the race.” -Aesop Trees are popping, flowers are blossoming, and birds are singing, celebrating the longer and warmer days. Everyone is emerging from hibernation mode for outdoor activities, with many working on fitness goals. Young and old are dusting off their running shoes and hitting the tracks and trails. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading The Happy Pace
Savoring Slumber
“Slumber is the Chief Nourisher in Life’s Feast” -Shakespeare Sleep nourishes your mind-body-spirit and is integrally related to wellness. Sufficient quantity and quality of sleep are vital for optimal functioning of all biological processes e.g., digestion, immunity, hormonal balance, mental health, learning, memory, clearance of toxins, growth, healing, and cell regeneration. Children and teens should… Continue reading Savoring Slumber
HIIT Your Peak
“Each fresh peak ascended Teaches something.” -Sir Martin Conway All movement is good movement… Yet some forms of movement are instrumental for us achieve our peak potential. For the purpose of longevity, the human body has been evolutionarily adapted for moderate amounts of high-intensity movement, in conjunction with high amounts of low intensity sustained movement… Continue reading HIIT Your Peak