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Fitness
Your Doctor Says Yes and a Spreadsheet Says Prove It
There was a charming period in human history when getting sick involved finding a doctor. America improved this primitive arrangement by adding a Continue Reading
Built to Adapt: What Science Is Learning About the Body Under Repeated Physical Stress
Photo by D koi on Unsplash Military training, endurance events, heavy lifting, long shifts, sleep disruption, heat, cold, and psychological stress Continue Reading
Building a Home Sauna for Recovery? Get These Details Right Before Construction Begins
Photo by Lukas Kubica on Unsplash For years, the home fitness conversation was mostly about what equipment to put in the garage or basement. A Continue Reading
Sometimes You Need the Damn Box
Some jobs require people to put emotion aside long enough to perform. Resilience also means knowing when to pick it back up. There are jobs where Continue Reading
Rewriting Trauma with Ketamine and Consciousness
I have been part of a national study using ketamine, my mind, and cannabis for surgical procedures instead of opioids since 2018. There have been Continue Reading
The Pentagon Is Taking Operator Syndrome Seriously
By Jennifer Byrne, OTD, and Kelli Cabrera, OTD, 5by5 Performance Therapy; Chris Frueh, PhD, University of Hawaii at Hilo; and Lyndsey Tuft, PhD, and Continue Reading
9 Anchor Types That Expand What Resistance Bands Can Do
Photo by Delaney Van on Unsplash Resistance bands are simple, but the anchor point decides how useful they become. Move the band higher, lower, or Continue Reading
When Joint Pain Becomes More Than An Everyday Inconvenience
Joint pain affects millions of people every single day. Many individuals push through the discomfort, assuming it is just a normal part of getting Continue Reading
How Does Red Light Therapy Work? A WellnessZing Guide to the Science Behind the Glow
The Science Behind the Red Light Therapy Trend Photo by Julius Toltesi on Unsplash In the past, red light therapy was used by few. Today, it is Continue Reading
Staying Sharp Through Multi-Day Selection Events
Photo by Filip Andrejevic on Unsplash Selection courses do not usually fail a candidate on strength. They fail candidates on judgment, and judgment Continue Reading
The Overlooked Root Cause Behind Veterans’ Migraines and Neck Pain
Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Nearly one in three veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan report living with chronic headaches years after Continue Reading