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Blood Flow Restriction Training
Blood Flow Restriction Training, or BFR, sounds like something pulled from a military training manual. In reality, it was born in a much...
Thomas Stevens
Aug 11, 20253 min read
Strength training for runners
Hope all the dads out there had a great fathers day. I for one enjoyed my first fathers day, soaked up the love from my family, and...
Thomas Stevens
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Your Not too Busy
Life feels full right now. I just had my first child. I'm a full-time chiropractic student with 20–28 credit hours per trimester. I'm...
Thomas Stevens
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Understanding the Definition of Health
Health is a concept that touches every aspect of our lives. It influences how we feel, how we perform daily tasks, and how long we live. Yet, despite its importance, many people have different ideas about what health really means. This article aims to clarify the definition of health, explore its various dimensions, and provide practical insights to help you maintain and improve your well-being. The Definition of Health: More Than Just Absence of Illness When most people thin
Thomas Stevens
Dec 17, 20254 min read


Achieve More with SMART Fitness Objectives
Setting fitness goals is a crucial step toward improving your health and well-being. However, vague goals like "get fit" or "exercise more" often lead to frustration and lack of progress. To truly achieve more, you need a clear, structured approach. This is where SMART fitness objectives come into play. By defining goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, you can create a roadmap that guides your fitness journey effectively. Understanding SMA
Thomas Stevens
Dec 15, 20253 min read
AI vs Human
AI is an incredible tool. You can type in “give me a 45-minute full body strength workout with dumbbells” and it’ll spit one out in...
Thomas Stevens
Jul 8, 20252 min read
Preparing for a fight
I see it all the time. People walk into the gym, stretch out their hamstrings on the floor, hold a quad stretch, maybe reach for their...
Thomas Stevens
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Is running bad for your knees?
Running gets a bad rap when it comes to joint health, especially the knees. You’ve probably heard someone say, “I used to run, but it...
Thomas Stevens
Jun 26, 20253 min read
Eating on the move
You don’t have to eat perfectly on the road, but that doesn’t mean it’s a free-for-all either. This isn’t about vacation, please eat...
Thomas Stevens
Jun 10, 20253 min read
Its simple not easy
Getting healthy, losing weight, and performing better, it’s not complicated. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It's simple but not easy,...
Thomas Stevens
Jun 2, 20255 min read
How I Eat
Most people overcomplicate nutrition. It doesn’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to assign your identity to a diet, or be thinking...
Thomas Stevens
May 27, 20252 min read
Habits First
Everyone loves setting goals. Lose 20 pounds. Run a half marathon. Hit a new bench press PR. It feels good to chase something. But how...
Thomas Stevens
May 18, 20252 min read
Just Do Something, Anything. The Do Something Principle
You ever sit in your car outside the gym, scrolling your phone, telling yourself you’re “just getting in the zone” before walking in? Or...
Thomas Stevens
May 11, 20253 min read
How I’m Training for My 100-Year-Old Self (and Why You Should Too)
Mo st people don’t die of “old age.” They decline slowly—often for years—due to preventable chronic disease, loss of strength, balance,...
Thomas Stevens
May 5, 20254 min read
Simple Wins
Albert Einstein believed the highest form of intelligence wasn’t brilliance or even genius—it was simplicity. His view of intelligence...
Thomas Stevens
Apr 28, 20253 min read
Concepts are Few, Methods are Many
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless advice on the “perfect” way to build strength or muscle, you’re not alone. Everywhere you...
Thomas Stevens
Apr 22, 20252 min read
What is Health?
If you ask ten different people what health means, you’ll probably get ten different answers. For some, health is about being pain-free...
Thomas Stevens
Apr 22, 20252 min read
Take a Walk
Simply walking is one of the most underrated forms of movement. Walking supports not only physical health but also mental clarity,...
Thomas Stevens
Apr 22, 20253 min read
The Power of Youth
Youth can mask a multitude of sins. When we are young, we get away with certain things that become impossible to ignore as we age....
Thomas Stevens
Apr 22, 20253 min read
Grip Strength = Longevity?
Strength and longevity go hand in hand. Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity that we have. In other words, the...
Thomas Stevens
Apr 22, 20252 min read
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