exercise science

Why I’m not a doctor and taking the road less travelled. Reflections on 20 years of self-education.

2021-10-23T13:01:43-07:00

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." Robert Frost * * * Last week at my 20th high school reunion an old friend said to me: "Aren't you a doctor now?" What a [...]

Why I’m not a doctor and taking the road less travelled. Reflections on 20 years of self-education.2021-10-23T13:01:43-07:00

If you had to run for your life…could you?

2017-01-23T12:10:28-08:00

Not too long ago a good friend of mine said to me, "You know, if I had to run for my life, I'd die." At the time she was struggling with knee and hip issues that were causing a lot of pain. The thought of having to run for a [...]

If you had to run for your life…could you?2017-01-23T12:10:28-08:00

Ditch The Stretching And Pilates….Just Copy The Kids!

2019-04-30T13:06:22-07:00

When I teach my introductory workshops it can often come as a major shock when I tell the story of "How I Got Better" after my accidents and surgeries back in 2000-2001. I was sore, tight, and constantly tearing muscles even with all the great exercise rehabilitation and stretching routines. [...]

Ditch The Stretching And Pilates….Just Copy The Kids!2019-04-30T13:06:22-07:00

How to be Comfortable Sitting on The Ground. Step 1 – Lengthen Those Tight Hamstrings. [ATM @ Alta (the bistro in Whistler)]

2019-04-30T13:06:31-07:00

Click here to re-tweet "How to be Comfortable Sitting on The Ground. Step 1 - Lengthen Those Tight Hamstrings." This morning I taught a Feldenkrais Movement Class (aka: "ATM", or Awareness Through Movement) at a local bistro, Alta Bistro. One of the managers loves ATM, and he really wanted to [...]

How to be Comfortable Sitting on The Ground. Step 1 – Lengthen Those Tight Hamstrings. [ATM @ Alta (the bistro in Whistler)]2019-04-30T13:06:31-07:00

My research with higher intensity strength training, why high intensity exercise is essential and introducing “The Healthy Skeptic”

2019-04-30T13:06:52-07:00

One of the things I am really excited about is bringing in other bloggers and highlighting them on The Human Groove. It seems my generation (those born somewheres between 1975/73ish to 1982/85ish) are seeing the importance of sharing, collaborating and not being afraid to trade our secrets. Openly. I have [...]

My research with higher intensity strength training, why high intensity exercise is essential and introducing “The Healthy Skeptic”2019-04-30T13:06:52-07:00