About the bottle…. For the longest time I was resisting giving up my plastic water bottles in lieu of a stainless steel or glass bottle for fear that I would break one or add weight to my daily load of stuff I carry. Knowing full well that leaving my plastic water bottle exposed to theContinue reading "About this S’well Water Bottle"
If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
In case you’re wondering… The American Heart Association’s recommended daily allowance of sugar: •3 teaspoons of added sugar for children •6 teaspoons of added sugar for women •9 teaspoons of added sugar for men If you consider a can of coke or glass of orange juice can contain around nine teaspoons, then take into account allContinue reading "Still on CRACK- How much Sugar Should We Consume?"
Spotting Sugar when it’s masked by other names on Nutrition labels can be somewhat tricky if you don’t know what you are looking for. Below is a quick guide of sugar nicknames to look out for: Agave nectar Evaporated cane juice Malt syrup Brown sugar Fructose Maple syrup Cane crystalsContinue reading "Sugar by Any Other Name Is STILL Sugar – BEWARE"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
Plyometric training and why it does the body good. How these explosive jumping exercises will help recovery and bring us back to speed…. Tendons take A LONG- VERY LONG time to heal. As I watch my gluteus maximus (aka. my butt), tendon repair, which incidentally is the largest muscle in the body, it helps powerContinue reading "V: Getting Back on the Track -Next Up… Plyometrics"
Even with limitations, I’ve found quite a bit of things that I can do. I started integrating activities that would challenge my balance, work my stabilizers, and of course continue to strengthen my core . Getting creative with my rehab and making it a little more challenging and exciting by incorporating strength, balance and flexibility intoContinue reading "III: Getting Back on the Track and Getting Creative With My Rehab"
About the bottle…. For the longest time I was resisting giving up my plastic water bottles in lieu of a stainless steel or glass bottle for fear that I would break one or add weight to my daily load of stuff I carry. Knowing full well that leaving my plastic water bottle exposed to theContinue reading "About this S’well Water Bottle"
If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
If you remove the fat you have to replace it with something else to give it flavor … how bout SUGAR … this would then drive “America’s per capita sugar consumption up by a third. “ if not more and support the sugar industry. Just after I posted last week’s blog my friend and colleagueContinue reading "Remember the FAT FREE hype? – Would you believe that was a government conspiracy theory to propel SUGAR industry profits $$$$"
In case you’re wondering… The American Heart Association’s recommended daily allowance of sugar: •3 teaspoons of added sugar for children •6 teaspoons of added sugar for women •9 teaspoons of added sugar for men If you consider a can of coke or glass of orange juice can contain around nine teaspoons, then take into account allContinue reading "Still on CRACK- How much Sugar Should We Consume?"
Spotting Sugar when it’s masked by other names on Nutrition labels can be somewhat tricky if you don’t know what you are looking for. Below is a quick guide of sugar nicknames to look out for: Agave nectar Evaporated cane juice Malt syrup Brown sugar Fructose Maple syrup Cane crystalsContinue reading "Sugar by Any Other Name Is STILL Sugar – BEWARE"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
Just like changing your perspective can change your life so too can changing the angle you lift can change your physique. Sometimes just changing the way you look at something makes all the difference in the world. While in recovery the body has one thing to do HEAL. The body is designed to heal itself,Continue reading "VII: Getting Stronger on the Track: You don’t want to lift heavy weights.. Changing your Angle is like Changing Perspective"
Plyometric training and why it does the body good. How these explosive jumping exercises will help recovery and bring us back to speed…. Tendons take A LONG- VERY LONG time to heal. As I watch my gluteus maximus (aka. my butt), tendon repair, which incidentally is the largest muscle in the body, it helps powerContinue reading "V: Getting Back on the Track -Next Up… Plyometrics"
This is a reoccurring theme.. Maybe it’s because it is so difficult to achieve and maintain. At least for the time being this theme keeps coming up for me in my recovery. It’s like two steps forward one step back.. Just as I begin to think I’m done with this recovery thing something pulls meContinue reading "IV: Getting Back on The Track still – Achieving Balance and Single-Limb Training"
Thank you to Everyone who reached out with messages after my post a couple of weeks ago … for sharing your honest journey with me and thank you for being a part in mine and making me feel like you’re holding my hand.. It helps Doc says I can start swimming. PT has meContinue reading "II: Getting Back on the Track, The Journey Continues – Proceed With Caution"
