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Are Ice Baths Good for Recovery?

I begin most of my work days with a cold shower. And as I endure the process, I assure myself that I’m hacking my body’s physiology and will come out on the other side mentally and physically stronger.  However, my whole strategy is really out of need rather than desire. That’s because I’m typically…

How to Achieve a Daily Workout Routine

Twenty-nine days ago, I set out to do 365 workouts—and dare I say that I’m still on track.  But I’ll be the first to admit that one month of daily workouts is a tiny accomplishment.  This guy has done 365 days straight of Murph and is currently on track to…

The Truth About Fixing Shoulder Pain That AI Won’t Share

This is my goodbye.   After almost three and a half years of weekly emails about living a good life, I’m passing my duties onto ChatGPT, and AI will now deliver all the great content you crave every week. So computer, please tell The Movement readers something about shoulder pain……

Experts Recommend You Should Pour One Out For Better Health

Maybe I forgot this, or perhaps it was glossed over in my early education, but this week, I was schooled by my kindergartener about Thanksgiving. The story, as it was reported to me, began with the arrival of the Mayflower Pilgrims in 1620. The crew landed among a population of…

The Simple Words That Changed My Life

Sometimes we get stuck in life and need some motivation. I remember feeling this way 8-years ago after my first child’s birth.   My wife and I were adjusting after our family leave and trying to pick things back up after time off.  We were tired, plus the new stress…

How to Start Weightlifting At Any Age or Ability

This week my wife and I had a conversation about strength training.  You would think she would be sick of me at this point, but thankfully she’s still hanging in there. We got on the topic because her mom has been doing regular morning walks around the neighborhood with her…

The Pain of Discipline or Regret?

I stumbled upon this quote from Jim Rohn several years ago, which didn’t inspire me much.  But as I get older, I’ve found that it may be one of life’s greatest truths… “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret.”…

5 Life-Changing Concepts for a Healthier Life

Our previous newsletter covered my five things to avoid for success in the gym and with your fitness.  So now, I’ll venture over to the other side of the equation and cover the best ways to keep your body healthy.  Here are my five must-haves for any successful workout program and an…

What You Need to Know About Inflammation

You’ve likely heard that all that bad stuff you occasionally enjoy causes inflammation in your body. These sales pitches are usually tied to trying to gain followers to sell you books, online consultations, juice cleanses, and other supplements to fight the boogie man. In this week’s newsletter, I’ll attempt to…

Get to Know Matt from Crossover Symmetry

A while back, I shared a bit about Crossover Symmetry and how this whole thing started. It was the combined work of a college baseball player and his dad, who is a Physical Therapist. Together, they made this shoulder program that improved his pitch velocity and got some remarkable results in the clinic for…