“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
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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
Super Surf
‘You cannot cross the sea merely by standing and staring at water.” -Rabindranath Tagore Shivering with my feet in the cold, pebbly sand, I was mesmerized by the orange glow of the early morning sunbeams dancing over the ocean waves. The cool morning breeze filled the air with excitement of a new ocean adventure. I did… Continue reading Super Surf
The MAP to Wellness
“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
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
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
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