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10 Life Lessons
10 Life Lessons that I've learned on my journey. If you're interested, take a look and maybe these can help you like they've helped me!


What is Good Posture?
Good posture improves how you look and feel, but if you’ve tried to improve your posture you know how impossible it seems. You sit up straight and squeeze your shoulders back, but a moment later you’re slouching again. The reason is because most people focus on the wrong thing. Try this yourself. Place one hand on your low back and the other at the back of your neck and then round forward. You’ll feel these muscles activate. Now, lean back until you feel these muscles relax.


How to Touch Your Toes
If your goal is to touch your toes, you've come to the right place! On this page you will learn how to touch your toes in 3 steps:...


Pain-free Back Training Program
This pain-free back training program will help you to overcome chronic back pain.


How to Breathe Better
We take 20,000 breaths per day. Let’s make sure we’re doing it well! Find a comfortable position with a neutral spine, place your hands...


How to Be Consistent
Goal Setting It starts with what you want. Too often we accept the goals of others as our own. You should eat healthy. You should...


5 Stretches for Degenerative Disc Disease
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. If you’ve had a back accident, see a doctor. Are you suffering from degenerative disc...


My Journey with Degenerative Disc Disease
I’m not a doctor, consult your physician before beginning any exercise or nutrition program. Here is my story of how I overcame...


9 Essential Books for Fitness Professionals
In the world of fitness, knowledge is power. The more you know about the human body, its mechanics, and the various techniques and...


Leg Length Discrepancy Functional Solutions
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. If you’ve had an accident, go see a doctor. If you suspect different femur lengths,...


How I Identify and Treat Piriformis Syndrome: Functional Solutions
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. If you’ve had an accident, go see a doctor. Piriformis syndrome is associated with glute...


Unpacking the Mystery of Sciatica: How to Diagnose and Treat with Functional Solutions
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. If you’ve had an accident, go see a doctor. Sciatica is when the nerve roots along the...


Low Back Pain: Functional Intolerance Tests
I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice. If you’ve had an accident, go see a doctor. The following tests can help you identify ...


Williamsburg Low Back Pain Fitness Coach = Your Key to Pain-Free Living
It's time to stop living with pain! Are you struggling with low back pain in Williamsburg? The good news is that you don't have to endure...


Should I See a Chiropractor for Lower Back Pain? Understanding the Causes and Treatment Options
Are you considering visiting a chiropractor for your lower back pain? While chiropractic care can offer temporary relief, it's important to


How I Build an Effective Nutrition Plan
How to plan an effective Nutrition Plan


Overcoming Degenerative Disc Disease
I’m not a doctor, consult your physician before beginning any exercise or nutrition program. Here is how I went from being in pain 24...


My Favorite Products
Here are the products I use and recommend: Supplements Jocko Molk is my current favorite protein powder. Orgain Protein Powder...


Burn Fat Faster: Tips from a Fitness Expert
Summer is a time to reveal the hard work you put in all winter… or the lack thereof. Apply these principles to go from fat to fit in no...


Training for Health
You're a superhero. This article is your blueprint to build your fitness plan. Weights & Cardio You need both resistance training and...


Why I Train 2x/week
We build muscle outside of the gym. By training only 2 days per week, you can focus more on recovery. Training in the gym is a stress on your body, and most people nowadays are too stressed to begin with. Training too frequently will lead to getting sick or injured! Go to the gym, shock the muscle, and get out as quickly as possible to recover. Most people would benefit from focusing on recovery outside the gym instead of more training in the gym. A good book to learn more ab


How I Lose Belly Fat
Here is the plan you need to lose belly fat. Whole vs Processed A diverse diet of whole foods gives you everything you need. Whole foods...


3 Tips for Pain-Free Living
I’m not a doctor, consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Being in pain sucks. If you’re in pain, apply the...


Fat Loss Tips & Tricks
Summer is almost here! Apply these nutrition tips and you’ll be bathing suit ready in no time! Drink Water We get dehydrated in our...
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