There’s this idea floating around that muscles are the star of the show. Build them. Stretch them. Strengthen them. But when it comes to fascia vs muscle, there’s no real contest — fascia is what runs the show. Your muscles are just stupid pieces of meat. They don’t think. They don’t initiate. They don’t stabilize
When it comes to your health, the smartest thing you can do is stop thinking short-term. Preventive training for long-term health means investing in how your body functions years from now—before injuries or limitations take hold. This is the essence of preventive training for long-term health. It’s not reactive. It’s proactive. And it’s one of
Strength and proprioception are more connected than most people realize.You’ve been told to get stronger. And maybe you’ve tried…But here’s the thing no one tells you:You can’t strengthen what you can’t feel. If your body’s sensory map is fuzzy — if the nervous system can’t accurately locate joints, muscles, or tension — then you’re not
💡 Your spinal disc doesn’t just “recover” with hydration while you sleep. It responds to what you do before you rest. 🟠 Your Discs Aren’t Lazy — They’re Just Dehydrated Most people think spinal health and disc hydration is a waiting game: take the pressure off, rest a bit, and hope the body “fixes itself.”
Your Body Is Not a Tool—It’s a Tensegrity System Most men treat their body like a tool.Use it. Push it. Sharpen it. And when it breaks—tape it up and keep going. But what if that’s the wrong model? What if your body is less like a hammer… and more like a suspension bridge? 🧬 What
A personal moment—and the message beneath it She taught me to swim. I was maybe two or three years old when this photo was taken.My mom knelt beside me at the pool, smile wide, teaching me to float before I ever believed I could. That memory has stayed with me—and it’s a powerful window into
Muscle range of motion is an important factor in training yourself properly. But it’s not just about moving your body. There are different range of motions for different effects. Read more to find out. Meet Borelli: The First Biomechanic Borelli lived in the 1600s and was a true Renaissance man — a mathematician, physicist, and
This is an interesting article that I notice often in my studio during workouts. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/26/people-doing-intense-exercise-experience-time-warp-study-finds In a workout class that includes ELDOA’s, a one-minute stretch can feel like an eternity due to the challenge and discomfort it presents for the joints. However, the entire 45-minute class or session can pass in the blink of an
Mastering the push-pattern. The bench press. The chest press. The push-up. Whatever you call it, this push pattern is one of the seven primal movements—and it’s about a lot more than just building your pecs. In this post (and video), we’ll explore how mastering the push pattern isn’t just a matter of technique, but of
Stretching is often seen as a warmup, cooldown, or just something you do when your muscles feel tight. But what if stretching and strength weren’t opposites—but partners? When done correctly, stretching not only improves mobility—it builds strength by enhancing posture, neuromuscular control, and the structural integrity of your body. Let’s dive into how this works