Why Strong, Mobile Feet and Ankles Are Key to Aging Gracefully
As we age, maintaining balance and longevity becomes a top priority. While many focus on core strength or cardiovascular health, the foundation of our stability lies in our feet, toes, and ankles. These often-overlooked body parts play a critical role in preventing falls, preserving mobility, and ensuring independence as we grow older. Here’s why prioritizing their health is essential—and how to do it.
Unlocking the Secrets to a Younger Biological Age: My Personal Journey
As someone who's passionate about health and longevity, I've been on a casual, but nonetheless fascinating journey to lower my biological age. Thanks to regular testing with Function Health every six months, I've been able to track my progress and make informed decisions about my lifestyle. Today, I'm currently 16.1 years younger than my actual age – a testament, I believe, to the power of balanced living and intentional choices, without sacrificing the good life.
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The Longevity Trifecta: How Movement, Breath, and Sleep Work Together for a Longer Life
The Longevity Trifecta: How Movement, Breath, and Sleep Work Together for a Longer Life
In our quest for a longer, healthier life, three key elements emerge as crucial pillars: movement, breath, and sleep. Let's explore how these interconnected factors contribute to longevity and how you can harness their power to add years to your life.
Unlock Your Skiing Potential: Why Hip Mobility is the Key to Better Performance and Injury Prevention
let’s explore why hip mobility for skiing is so important, how tight hips can lead to knee injuries, and which skiing hip exercises can help you loosen up and improve your performance.
The Power of Getting Up: How the SRT Test Reveals Your Health and Longevity
One simple yet powerful tool I've incorporated into my teachings is the Sitting-Rising Test (SRT). This test, and the ability to get on and off the floor without using your hands, offers profound insights into your mobility, strength, and even your potential lifespan.
Yoga for Skiing: Strengthen Your Body and Enhance Mountain Performance
Skiing demands incredible physical strength, balance, and flexibility. By incorporating targeted yoga poses into your pre-ski training routine, you can dramatically improve your performance and reduce injury risk.
Bulletproof Your Knees: 10 Essential Exercises for Skiers to Crush the Slopes Pain-Free
As a yoga and FRC trainer, I like to emphasize the importance of skiers incorporating Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and specific knee exercises into the training routine. These techniques are game-changers for enhancing your performance on the slopes and reducing injury risk. Let's dive into why this approach is crucial for skiers and what you should be doing to prepare for the season.
5 Essential Stretches Every Skier Should Know
As a skier, preparing your body for the demands of the slopes is crucial for both performance and injury prevention. Here are five essential stretches that every skier should incorporate into their routine:
The Importance of Mobility and Stability Work for Skiing
Mobility and Stability are essential elements for skiers who wants maximize performance, prevent injuries, and enjoy a long, successful ski season.
Hip Mobility: The Key to Better Performance and Pain-Free Movement
In today's sedentary world, where many of us spend hours sitting at desks or in front of screens, hip mobility has become a crucial aspect of our overall health and fitness. The importance of maintaining flexible and mobile hips cannot be overstated, as it impacts everything from our daily activities to athletic performance. Let's dive into why hip mobility matters and how you can improve it.
What Are Blue Zones and Why Should We Care?
Blue Zones are regions around the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives. These areas offer valuable insights into lifestyle factors that promote longevity and overall well-being. By understanding and adopting some of the principles from Blue Zones, we can potentially improve our own health and lifespan.
Blue Zone Living: The Power of Movement and Balance Exercises
Embrace the Blue Zone lifestyle with movement and balance exercises for a long, healthy life. Discover the power of natural movement in daily routines now and move with longevity in mind
Yin Yoga: The benefits and why Hyper mobile people should avoid it
Yin yoga offers numerous benefits for mind and body, but those with hyper mobility should approach this practice with caution. Let's explore the advantages of yin yoga and why hyper mobile individuals may need to modify or avoid certain aspects of this style.
Do we really need Savasana?? (Hint: F*** yes you do!!!)
If you have attended classes with me, in real life or online, you will probably have heard me say “to skip Savasana, is like writing an essay and not click save”.
But why? Isn’t Savasana just a waste of time? Im a busy human being with things to do and laying still is not productive.
This is a classic western world idea; if you don’t look busy, you are not productive… stillness equals laziness. I wonder why we are a country full of stress-ridden anxious people?? ..
We all know tight muscles and we know we need to stretch, maybe we might even have some mobility exercises we regularly do. But do you add nerve flossing (nerve glides ) to your practice?
If you have done yoga or dance for a long time, you are bound to have heard the cue “tuck your tailbone” or “lengthen your tailbone” especially in tadasana (Mountain Pose).
How to improve your physical and mental wellbeing using your breath!
Does your breath help you sustain and improve your mental and physical health .. or might it exasperate your health problems? Here is how to elevate your health with your breath
Two common mistakes in Downward dog (Ardha Mukha Svanasana)
Two common mistakes in Downward Facing Dog I often see when i teach yoga classes