As I sat down with my client this morning, I was reminded of a fundamental truth in our approach at Adaptive Strength: the key to lasting rehab & performance lies not just in treating symptoms but in uncovering and addressing their root causes. This philosophy is at the heart of every interaction, every assessment, and …
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In this article we will cover the basics of cholesterol and why we should care about it, what to do when it is high, and address a variety of related myths and misconceptions. WHY DO WE CARE ABOUT CHOLESTEROL? We have known for a very long time that cholesterol in the blood is related to …
Strength training offers a wide range of benefits, both physical and mental, making it a valuable addition to a person’s fitness routine. Here are some of the key benefits of following a strength training program: In summary, there are numerous advantages to incorporating strength training into your fitness routine, and it is a suitable choice …
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As soon as I woke up, I instantly felt it. My alarm blared beside my head and my habit of rolling over and striking my alarm off kicked in. I quickly regretted that and could feel this pain in my back. It seemingly came out of nowhere and hurt with every motion – even breathing. …
We all go through it. You have to sprint or jump to catch something being thrown at you, you go to jump in and play some touch football, pick up basketball, etc. and you realize how long it’s been since you’ve done something athletic and you just can’t keep up or perform like you used …
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If strength and conditioning are equally important to you, the following weekly kettlebell training blueprint will serve you well. Focus on strength twice a week and on conditioning twice a week. Eg: Strength days: On your strength days we recommend focusing on the classic compound lifts- the basics always work For example focus on doing …
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Let me introduce you to a program that has defined the idea of minimalist training- what’s the least amount of work you can do for the biggest return on investment. Kettlebell minimalist training is a strength and conditioning program that focuses on simplicity and minimalism in training. It involves using kettlebells for a few key …
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I have this conversation weekly with clients and people that do some of our programs and they are seeking these markers that I’ll discuss today and connecting them to a great workout or great results Here are 4 common myths: The mindset of “if I exhaust myself it must be a good workout” is completely …
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Do you wake up in the mornings and struggle to walk due to Achilles pain? Or every time you go for a jog do your Achilles flare up? After years of playing football I know mine have This is surprisingly a very common struggle that people deal with As an exercise physiologist, I am often …
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I wanted to take a moment to discuss a concept that has really resonated with me and I believe can be applied to many areas of life, including strength training. The concept is known as “chop wood, carry water,” and it comes from the book of the same name by Joshua Medcalf. The basic idea …
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