SYSTEMS OF STRENGTH: GYMNASTICS

SYSTEMS OF STRENGTH: GYMNASTICS

*If* you have the time and interest, I strongly recommend Gymnastics as your foundation. The amount of strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic or “body” awareness you develop in multiple dynamic ranges and planes learning basic tumbling, beam, floor, vault, bar work,...
SYSTEMS OF STRENGTH: OVERVIEW

SYSTEMS OF STRENGTH: OVERVIEW

Get strong. Build muscle. Swole patrol. You know what it is! Strength is the ability to generate a force. More strength, more force. It is something that is traditionally understood as a direct function of muscle mass. Big muscles, big strength. This is misguided, as...
SYSTEMS OF CONDITIONING

SYSTEMS OF CONDITIONING

Improving your Conditioning or “Cardio” is one of the most universal goals. It improves heart health, circulation, recovery, and even cognitive function. It makes it easier to keep up without gasping or lots of hands-on-knees when doing nice hikes with friends. The...
SYSTEMS OF NUTRITION

SYSTEMS OF NUTRITION

In my last article we talked about Systems Of Success, and in the following mini series I will be delving into each component, starting with Nutrition. The essence of this series is that I would like to “give away the farm” so that you can see all the tools laid out...
SYSTEMS OF SUCCESS

SYSTEMS OF SUCCESS

What makes a good system for your health? According to the CDC (in 2018), about 23 percent of all U.S. adults get the recommended amount of exercise per week. That’s 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise, plus two bouts of muscle-strengthening exercise....