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Just published in the Journal of Exercise and Fitness, a study in China of 67,281(!) kids showed a dramatic increase in academic performance in those that participated in strength training compared to those who didn't.
Exercise is good for your brain. Plain and simple.
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Exercise is good for your brain. Plain and simple.
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Is muscle-strengthening exercise associated with better academic performance of Literacy, Mathematics and Language? Results from a cross-sectional study
The aim of this study was to assess the associations of muscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) with academic performance (AP) of different subjects in Ch…
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September 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Just published in the Journal of Exercise and Fitness, a study in China of 67,281(!) kids showed a dramatic increase in academic performance in those that participated in strength training compared to those who didn't.
Exercise is good for your brain. Plain and simple.
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Exercise is good for your brain. Plain and simple.
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A good rehab session should feel like problem solving, not just checking off exercises. If you don’t know why you’re doing something, chances are good you won’t see lasting results from it.
August 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A good rehab session should feel like problem solving, not just checking off exercises. If you don’t know why you’re doing something, chances are good you won’t see lasting results from it.
Squatting is hip mobility. Lifting is movement prep. Too many people waste time on generic drills when just doing the movement (at a lighter load or with modifications) gets you the same or better results.
March 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Squatting is hip mobility. Lifting is movement prep. Too many people waste time on generic drills when just doing the movement (at a lighter load or with modifications) gets you the same or better results.
The best hip mobility routine? Full-range squats. Stop pulling on your hips and start loading them through movement.
Strength through range beats passive stretching every time.
Strength through range beats passive stretching every time.
March 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The best hip mobility routine? Full-range squats. Stop pulling on your hips and start loading them through movement.
Strength through range beats passive stretching every time.
Strength through range beats passive stretching every time.
Mobility = flexibility + strength. Stretching makes you flexible. Lifting through a full range makes you strong AND mobile. If you want usable mobility, squat deeper instead of sitting in a pigeon pose for 10 minutes.
March 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Mobility = flexibility + strength. Stretching makes you flexible. Lifting through a full range makes you strong AND mobile. If you want usable mobility, squat deeper instead of sitting in a pigeon pose for 10 minutes.
Think you "lost" your mobility? You probably just stopped using it. Regress, load, and move through full range consistently, and you’ll get it back.
Movement is not a one-time gift, it’s a practice.
Movement is not a one-time gift, it’s a practice.
March 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Think you "lost" your mobility? You probably just stopped using it. Regress, load, and move through full range consistently, and you’ll get it back.
Movement is not a one-time gift, it’s a practice.
Movement is not a one-time gift, it’s a practice.
Back squat feels sticky? Try a front squat. Front squat feels bad? Try a goblet squat. Your body isn’t broken, it just might need a different variation. Start where you are and load where you can.
March 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Back squat feels sticky? Try a front squat. Front squat feels bad? Try a goblet squat. Your body isn’t broken, it just might need a different variation. Start where you are and load where you can.
Training isn’t something to suffer through. If your workouts feel like punishment, you’re missing the point.
February 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Training isn’t something to suffer through. If your workouts feel like punishment, you’re missing the point.
Every kid is a multi-sport athlete. They sprint, climb, jump, and crawl all in one afternoon. Then we grow up, pick one movement, and repeat it for decades. Maybe we should rethink that.
February 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Every kid is a multi-sport athlete. They sprint, climb, jump, and crawl all in one afternoon. Then we grow up, pick one movement, and repeat it for decades. Maybe we should rethink that.
The treadmill isn’t the problem. It’s that we’ve turned exercise into a punishment instead of play. If you don’t enjoy your workouts, you’re doing it wrong.
February 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The treadmill isn’t the problem. It’s that we’ve turned exercise into a punishment instead of play. If you don’t enjoy your workouts, you’re doing it wrong.
You burn the same amount of calories playing catch for an hour as you do running nearly 2 miles. One of those is fun and one feels like a chore. Which would you rather do?
February 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
You burn the same amount of calories playing catch for an hour as you do running nearly 2 miles. One of those is fun and one feels like a chore. Which would you rather do?
Multi-sport athletes perform better in their primary sport. This doesn’t stop being true when you turn 18. If you want to move better, move in more ways.
February 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Multi-sport athletes perform better in their primary sport. This doesn’t stop being true when you turn 18. If you want to move better, move in more ways.
Running on a treadmill is physically useful but mentally disengaging. Running outside gives you fresh air, new terrain, and an actual reason to move. Your brain and body both win.
February 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Running on a treadmill is physically useful but mentally disengaging. Running outside gives you fresh air, new terrain, and an actual reason to move. Your brain and body both win.
We spend more time planning the ‘perfect’ workout than actually working out. Play tag. Climb a tree. Run fast for no reason. It’s still training.
February 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We spend more time planning the ‘perfect’ workout than actually working out. Play tag. Climb a tree. Run fast for no reason. It’s still training.
The fitness industry is worth $257B. Movement is still free. Stop trying to optimize everything and just go move.
February 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The fitness industry is worth $257B. Movement is still free. Stop trying to optimize everything and just go move.
Imagine there’s a fire in your kitchen and you ignore that, but take the batteries out of the smoke detector because the sound is driving you nuts.
That would be crazy right?
This is exactly how a lot of people treat pain. Forget the alarm. Go put out the fire.
That would be crazy right?
This is exactly how a lot of people treat pain. Forget the alarm. Go put out the fire.
February 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Imagine there’s a fire in your kitchen and you ignore that, but take the batteries out of the smoke detector because the sound is driving you nuts.
That would be crazy right?
This is exactly how a lot of people treat pain. Forget the alarm. Go put out the fire.
That would be crazy right?
This is exactly how a lot of people treat pain. Forget the alarm. Go put out the fire.
"That which seems like a false step is just the next step."
- Agnes Martin
- Agnes Martin
February 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"That which seems like a false step is just the next step."
- Agnes Martin
- Agnes Martin
Pain isn’t the same for everyone, so why do so many rehab plans look identical? The best care doesn’t just treat the issue in front of you. It helps you understand the patterns, habits, and weaknesses that got you here in the first place, so you don’t end up back at square one.
February 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Pain isn’t the same for everyone, so why do so many rehab plans look identical? The best care doesn’t just treat the issue in front of you. It helps you understand the patterns, habits, and weaknesses that got you here in the first place, so you don’t end up back at square one.
There’s no universal fix for pain. No magic adjustment, stretch, machine, or one-size-fits-all routine. The best rehab is the one that helps you understand your body and make lasting changes. You should be the leading expert on your own body and your rehab process should contribute to that idea.
February 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
There’s no universal fix for pain. No magic adjustment, stretch, machine, or one-size-fits-all routine. The best rehab is the one that helps you understand your body and make lasting changes. You should be the leading expert on your own body and your rehab process should contribute to that idea.
Strength training isn’t just for athletes. It’s the best way to build durability, improve function, and prevent injuries. Weakness and instability fuel chronic pain. If rehab doesn’t include resistance training, it’s leaving results on the table.
February 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Strength training isn’t just for athletes. It’s the best way to build durability, improve function, and prevent injuries. Weakness and instability fuel chronic pain. If rehab doesn’t include resistance training, it’s leaving results on the table.
Rehab isn’t about what you can’t do, it’s about what you can do. Pain makes movement feel like a threat, but the right approach helps your brain + body realize it’s safe again. When done right, rehab isn’t just recovery - it’s an upgrade.
February 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rehab isn’t about what you can’t do, it’s about what you can do. Pain makes movement feel like a threat, but the right approach helps your brain + body realize it’s safe again. When done right, rehab isn’t just recovery - it’s an upgrade.
You can stretch all day, but if your body isn’t strong enough to control its range of motion, tightness will keep coming back. Muscles tense up when they don’t feel stable. Instead of chasing flexibility, build strength where you feel restricted.
February 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
You can stretch all day, but if your body isn’t strong enough to control its range of motion, tightness will keep coming back. Muscles tense up when they don’t feel stable. Instead of chasing flexibility, build strength where you feel restricted.
The best test for whether your rehab is working? You feel more capable, not more fragile. If rehab is just a list of things you shouldn’t do, it’s not rehab - it’s avoidance. You’re not fragile, and you shouldn’t be treated like you are.
February 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The best test for whether your rehab is working? You feel more capable, not more fragile. If rehab is just a list of things you shouldn’t do, it’s not rehab - it’s avoidance. You’re not fragile, and you shouldn’t be treated like you are.
Traditional rehab often makes people feel fragile and broken. Real rehab should do the opposite. You should leave every session feeling empowered. It should help you realize just how much you’re capable of. You should walk out the door planning all the fun things you're going to do next.
February 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Traditional rehab often makes people feel fragile and broken. Real rehab should do the opposite. You should leave every session feeling empowered. It should help you realize just how much you’re capable of. You should walk out the door planning all the fun things you're going to do next.
If your rehab plan consists of the same five exercises everyone else gets, it’s not rehab - it’s a handout. Real progress comes from individualized care that meets you where you are and challenges you to improve.
February 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
If your rehab plan consists of the same five exercises everyone else gets, it’s not rehab - it’s a handout. Real progress comes from individualized care that meets you where you are and challenges you to improve.