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The neck and shoulders can accumulate a lot of tightness and it can be detrimental to the rest of the body.

Our command center (brain) is at the top of our neck, so in order to create a well operating system we want to ensure proper mobility and stability in the right areas.

In this podcast we go over how to self-assess your mobility, common issues we see and how to correct everything for the necek and shoulders.

We are social animals.

Do you know what a blue zone is?

It is a densely populated area where people are living to 100.

One of the major similarities across the board from all these blue zones is community. 

They value each other, people's presence and attention. Plus getting together to share some laughs is also a boost to your health!

Time is always slipping away from us and is usually the #1 excuse we hear when conducting assessment calls. 

The fact of the matter is, you don't find time, you make time.

In some cases; 'if you fail to plan, you're planning to fail.'

So set yourself up for success, design efficient routines and be ready with "quick-workouts" in your back pocket for those time-crunching weeks.

Learn why we need manage our stress and focus on the process to take by our life with special Guest Curtis Christopherson shares his personal story and the key principles he focuses on when helping others achieve their health, performance and physique goals. 

He is the creator of WrkOUT media that connects individuals with qualified professionals for live 1-on-1 training.

https://www.wrkout.com/

We want to hear from you! 

We are developing our show futher and want to learn more about you.

It would be 30 minutes, about 20 questions and we promise we aren't trying to sell you anything.

We truly want to learn more about our listeners as we develop our show.

If you're interested send an email to [email protected]

Thank you!

We've summed up the top 5 rules to think about for your training or just improving your mind/body in general.

1. If it doesn’t challenge you it won’t change you
2. Your training is only as good as your nutrition and recovery allows it to be (you can’t outwork a bad diet or outwork the demons)
3. The mind is a terrible master, but a better servant. (You’ll never stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.)
4. The best health practices are proactive vs reactive (you won’t find time, you make time)
5. It never gets easier, you just get better

References from the episode:

https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/health-spending-u-s-compare-countries-2/

https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-a-colonoscopy-costs

https://www.nber.org/digest/oct98/economic-benefit-heart-attack-treatments-outweigh-cost

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2212003

Chris runs LyfeFuel, an elevated approach to nutrition, centered around plant-based whole foods.  They make it their mission to source responsibly and sustainably to make sure they are providing the best quality nutrients possible as well as protect the environment.  They have 2 main supplement recipes; an ESSENTIAL shake and a RECOVERY shake, and yet he talks about the importance of transitioning to whole foods.

In this episode we discuss:

• Getting back to basics: fueling your body with real whole foods for longevity & performance
• Deconstructing dietary dogma & the personalization of wellness
• Triage Theory and the Importance of micronutrients
• Why its so crucial for people to fuel their body with real foods
• Eating locally and voting with your dollar

If you're interested in checking out their products visit www.LYFEfuel.com and use code THINKFITNESSLIFE10 at checkout for a 10% discount. (Thank you Chris!)

Live Your Fullest Everday

Chris runs LyfeFuel, an elevated approach to nutrition, centered around plant-based whole foods.  They make it their mission to source responsibly and sustainably to make sure they are providing the best quality nutrients possible as well as protect the environment.  They have 2 main supplement recipes; an ESSENTIAL shake and a RECOVERY shake, and yet he talks about the importance of transitioning to whole foods.

In this episode we discuss:

• Getting back to basics: fueling your body with real whole foods for longevity & performance
• Deconstructing dietary dogma & the personalization of wellness
• Triage Theory and the Importance of micronutrients
• Why its so crucial for people to fuel their body with real foods
• Eating locally and voting with your dollar

If you're interested in checking out their products visit www.LYFEfuel.com and use code THINKFITNESSLIFE10 at checkout for a 10% discount. (Thank you Chris!)

Live Your Fullest Everday

In this episode Eric and Matt nerd out about the importance of specific joint mobility (ankle and knee) and how it relates to the squat as well as how the squat should be approached to maintain healthy joints. The squat is a staple exercise for the human body and is extremely beneficial in weight loss, strength building, muscle growth and improving performance.  

To read more about mobility and stability check our blogpost by Eric Menchi

To learn more about the Arthur Squat method mentioned in the episode checkout this video by Mike Arthur

For a 5 minute routine to help with ankle mobility mentioned in the episode checkout this video by Tom Merrick

    Too many people believe Ironman triathlons exist for the athletic gods walking among us. That’s what Adam Hill believed when he was 50 pounds overweight and suffering from alcoholism.  Five years later, Adam has competed at the Ironman World Championships, been featured in Quest For Kona, and put the bottle down for good.

    Adam Hill is an elite amateur triathlete with multiple podium finishes and has earned the distinctions of USA Triathlon All-American and Ironman All World Athlete. He was featured in the NBC Sports series Ironman: Quest for Kona (2017), which chronicled his successful attempt to qualify for the Ironman World Championship.

    Today, Adam is a business executive, coach, speaker, and author. Through his triathlon platform, Extra Life Fitness, he provides coaching, guidance, and resources to triathletes of all levels. You’ll often find him speaking about personal transformation and overcoming anxiety at company events, on podcasts, and in other media.

For more information on Adam visit extralifefitness.com