How much exercise should you be doing? What kinds of training are best for you? How can you fit an effective training routine into your busy schedule? These are all questions you’ve probably asked about before (we all have), and they’re definitely worth exploring. But too many people overemphasize formal exercise while neglecting other opportunities…
Setting Unrealistic Goals Setting unrealistic goals in your fitness journey can lead to frustration and disappointment. When you set goals that are too ambitious or unattainable within a reasonable timeframe, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed and demotivated. It’s important to set goals that are challenging yet realistic, allowing you to progress at a pace […]
Injuries. They’re every athlete’s worst fear, and they really put a halt to anyone’s exercise and movement routine. If you’re actively exercising and pushing yourself, injuries are unfortunately par for the course because hey, accidents happen. And while you can hedge yourself against the probability of getting injured by practicing good form, being careful, and…
You know the importance of working hard. But are you doing enough? Are you pushing too hard? Are you doing too little? Most importantly, are you making progress, or just making yourself tired? It’s pretty common in fitness culture to glorify the guys and gals puking in buckets, running until their feet bleed, or breaking…
We all want to move through life with effortless confidence. Whether it’s in our sports or hobbies, or simply getting our chores done around the house. Developing good coordination is key to this, for both excelling in physical activities and essential daily tasks. Think of the last time someone tossed you the car keys—did you…
You had an injury ages ago. You’re fully healed and the big part of your recovery is behind you. But if you’re left with some chronic pain, or a new normal post-injury, you’re not out of the game. You can still make progress. You can still push yourself. And you should aim for getting as…
It’s funny – we get questions about Ryan’s jeans all the time (often with atrocious punctuation). My normal inclination is to ignore it as a distraction… But when I stopped to think about it a few years ago, I realized that it touches on a lot of important issues. The fact that we naturally end…
