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Primal Movement: Reconnecting with Natural Human Motion
Here is a cool observation about the day I realized everything I thought I knew about fitness was incomplete. It was during a trade show…
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Fundamental Movement Patterns in Holistic Functional Fitness
I still remember the day I began changing how I approached fitness—both personally and in our equipment showroom. It was after injuring my back while…
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Common Movement Dysfunctions and How Functional Training Solves Them
After three decades in the fitness equipment industry, I've seen just about every movement dysfunction you can imagine. And I'm here to share nothing makes…
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Injury-Proof Your Body with Functional Fitness Principles
Let me tell you something I wish someone had told me 25 years ago: functional fitness isn't just another industry buzzword—it's a complete game-changer for…
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Tracking Progress: Key Metrics in Your Holistic Fitness Journey
I remember when I began realizing the definitions of health how disappointed I was when I joined a big Atlanta area fitness facility and the…
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How to Assess Your Functional Fitness Level: A Comprehensive Guide
I remember the time I confidently told a new client he was "in great shape" based solely on how he looked. Two minutes into our…
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Functional Strength Training for Real-World Performance
I'll never forget the day one of my "strongest" clients couldn't help his wife move their couch. This guy could bench press 315 pounds but…
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Holistic Strength Training: Beyond Sets and Reps
When I walk into someone's home gym and see a program scribbled down that's nothing but sets, reps, and weights, I wonder if I'm in…
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The Psychology of Functional Movement: Mental Benefits Beyond Physical Gains
At the time I didn't think about how installing a simple workout bench in my bedroom over 35 years ago would change more than just…
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Mindfulness Practices to Enhance Your Functional Fitness Journey
I still remember the day I walked into my first functional fitness class after years of pumping iron at the gym. There I was, thinking…