Sometimes we all need a little reminder of our own innate greatness. Take a minute to read through the list below and watch the video. Keep these things in mind as you go about your day today. Continue reading
In addition to my usual compliment of recovery drills consisting of mobility exercises, yoga asana, and compensatory movement, for the past year and a half I have been using a top secret protocol in my exercise recovery work. This exceedingly simple-seeming protocol has consistently accelerated my recovery, allowed me to reach new levels of relaxation, and strengthened the mind-body connection beyond any work I have ever done. It has also managed to increase energy levels while fortifying my body against the daily rigors of life, work, and family stresses. Continue reading
In the ever evolving and changing world of fitness training there seems to be a long standing rivalry between 2 divergent camps of philosophy that never quite goes away. The 2 camps I’m referring to are the Work Smarter Not Harder Camp (WSNH) and the Just Work Harder Camp (JWH). These 2 rivals have very strong proponents on both sides of the fence and some really strong opinions about each other. Continue reading
Every now and then it’s good to remind ourselves of the initial pain we all went through when starting a new exercise program. After we have been training for a while and our body has adapted to the positive stress provided by the workout, we sometimes forget how difficult it was in those early days to take the first step and to persevere. We may have had a few false starts where we thought this working out thing wasn’t for us and we shouldn’t go on, but then we do. Continue reading
Martial arts training, especially in arts like Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Aikido, and old school Jujutsu, tend to put a lot stress on practitioners’ wrists due to the various types of wrist locks and throws. Over time this can lead to chronic wrist pain, soreness, and even permanent injury. Continue reading