Abs Move Air for Better Movement The influences of gravity and our anatomy establish a path of least resistance of airflow to the lower front of the lungs and ribcage. Your ability to exhale effectively is dependent on your ability to expel the air from this area. It is the abdominal muscles that strongly influence […]
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Talking Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
Here’s a little white board talk breaking down some concerns with the rear foot elevated split squat (aka Bulgarian Split Squat).
Movement and Pressure
Movement is pressure management. This video I shot of our local Tube Man is representative of this thought. He dances by altering his internal pressure. We create internal forces via fluid (air or water) pressure to overcome the forces that are applied against us such as training loads, ground reaction forces, and gravity. If we […]
Overcoming Resistance… The mental kind
The battle must be fought anew every day. – Steven Pressfield The War of Art is a book written by Steven Pressfield originally intended for writers, artists, and creative types to overcome the issues associated with starting and completing any new work or activity. The first third of the book (and most of the remainder) […]
Student Lesson… How to Prepare to Argue Your Point
It’s okay to disagree. We can all have an opinion or a point of view. As a Padawan, what’s the best way to argue your point or to speak against an idea or concept? Here’s my answer in 90 seconds.