Performance 100

At 14 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis during a routine health screening at school. Throughout the years following, mid to low back pain became an ongoing issue. As a hairstylist in my twenties, standing up for hours at a time on a concrete floor with minimal support led to excruciating back pain due to the compression of the spinal vertebrae. It was during this time I realized I needed to find relief. I began my search for reprieve and natural healing for the pain I tolerated daily. … [Read more...] about My Next Level Yoga Practice

Now is a great time to take stock of the areas of your life that could benefit from some subtle shifts in perspective, as well as new habits. There are endless ways you can support your brain health; take a look at four of our favorites! Get your body moving A recent study published by the American Academy of Neurology indicates that aerobic exercise may play a significant role in reversing and preventing cognitive decline. We often associate aerobic exercise with … [Read more...] about Four Brain Healthy Resolutions

"As CrossFit continues to grow in popularity, so do the number of people wondering what the buzz is all about. So, if you’re wondering why all the craze, or you find yourself wondering what exactly is CrossFit, then look no further. We have your answers here!" What Makes CrossFit Cool?  The CrossFit.com website defines CrossFit as, “constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.”  All CrossFit workouts are based on functional movements that incorporate movements you’ll … [Read more...] about Cool and Crazy CrossFitters

Wouldn’t it be great for you and your loved ones to function and perform at 100% for 100 years, your highest level throughout your entire lifetime? This includes being healthy and performing at work, in your hobbies, your passions and activities that are most important to you. For your children it includes growing healthy and strong, performing at their best in school and during extracurricular activities. 100% for 100 years is a great goal! It sure beats 75% for 82 years, 68% for 87 years or … [Read more...] about 100 Percent for 100 Years

A great first action when you wake up in the morning is to move every joint in your body. Try this:  Stand up straight with your feet together and breathe in—as deep as you can. Hold it in for five seconds. Feel the air enter spaces in your lungs you don’t normally utilize. As the air enters, raise your arms above your head. After five seconds, blow the air out hard while you lower your arms—again to the count of five. Repeat this exercise five times with your eyes closed and then begin to … [Read more...] about Renew Your Body Through Movement

Extreme Sports are on the rise. At the gym, on the bike, in the park, up a mountain; these are all places where people push their body to the limit. Whether you are extreme on your own or an Ironman, triathlete, distance runner, Tough Mudder or participate in another extreme sport, this article can help you optimize your performance. When you put extreme demands on your body, you want and need your body to respond with precision. Many professional and extreme athletes utilize chiropractic … [Read more...] about Extreme Sports and Peak Performance

Getting your ESS in Shape is important for your health, quality of life and longevity, so get moving. Regular exercise is an important part of self-care and nobody can do it for you. Exercise keeps our minds and bodies healthy. You can do this at any level and any age to make the fitness part of self-care fun and exciting. If you are not currently exercising, are you waiting to be forced into it by a crisis? If you are already exercising, take it to the next level and Get Your ESS in Shape. … [Read more...] about Get Your ESS in Shape

As we approach the ideas and strategies that will help make 2018 the best year ever for you, let’s consider the power of positive self-expectancy. It’s an attribute that I’ve seen help countless people over the years since the launch of my classic audio program The Psychology of Winning produced by Nightingale-Conant. Positive self-expectancy is the first, most outwardly identifiable quality of a top-achieving, winning human being. Positive self-expectancy is pure and simple optimism: real … [Read more...] about The Power of Positive Self-Expectancy

In our ultra-competitive world of college prep, job insecurity, sales targets, promotions, placement tests, parenting, sport performance, etc., seeking an edge to succeed under pressure is desired by many. Professional and Olympic athletes are always striving for the edge to win.  Many would expect elite athletes to utilize the latest science on performance nutrition, exercise physiology and mental training, and they do. But few are aware of how these top performing athletes use the power of … [Read more...] about Getting The Winning Edge

The desire to run faster, jump higher, recover quicker and increase performance is greater than ever. As the intensity of our training activities puts added stress on our bodies, ensuring proper healing and recovery becomes increasingly important.  How would you or your loved ones benefit from gaining a competitive edge over the competition this season? Would you like to set a personal record? If you’re already training hard, eating well and keeping well-hydrated, that’s great. And you may … [Read more...] about Run Faster. Jump Higher. Recover Quicker.