Many people are convinced that the bigger the biceps, the healthier the human. Who wouldn’t want to look like a superhero? But it’s muscle quality and strength that are often overlooked. Often more important than…
As a 31-year-old man, I did what any 65-year-old woman should do. I got DEXA’d. I assessed my bone mass and density to gauge bone health. I then compared those results to healthy populations to…
2022 was the first time I ran an entire year without injury. Over 1,200 miles or 23 miles/week on average and not a single scheduled run missed. I credit this to the slow progressive training…
My teenage brother sent me a TikTok of a doctor detailing the optimal body fat percentage for men and women. The doctor said six-pack abs were unhealthy and that being slightly overweight is best. My…
I discovered how to fix the most common ankle and foot issues with posture promoting exercises. Foot pain from flat feet. Knee pain from toes pointed outwards. Poor balance, agility, and recurrent ankle injuries gone….
I had low back pain like everyone else but fixed it with posture promoting exercises. My back hurt for years. I hated standing still. I’d strain a hamstring every year while running or playing sports….
Trying to determine my optimal body mass index (BMI) was harder than I thought. I want to live forever, disease-free, and happy. Inadequate body weight prevents that. But published BMI guidelines are vague and studies…
I partially tore both rotator cuffs due to poor head and shoulder posture. I could barely raise my arms. But correcting my neck and shoulder alignment has relieved all pain and limitations. I wish I…
I was offered glasses for my 20/35 vision ten years ago but declined them for lifestyle changes. Now my vision is perfect. I don’t need glasses and I’m doing whatever I can to prevent them….