
Training
Our Training Philosophy
Our bodies were designed to move freely and without pain. Sadly, through sedentary lifestyles, stress and anxiety, and the standard American diet rife with heavily processed foods, our bodies take an enormous beating. We must understand how we were designed to thrive to build the blueprint back to a healthy body. Whether for rehab, bulletproofing the joints, or seeking elite ability, the principles remain the same. The only thing that changes is the intensity.
Exercise
BUILD FROM THE GROUND UP
We will build strength in the quads, hamstrings, and hips IN PROPORTION to the muscles of the lower legs (upper and lower calves, tibialis anterior). The muscles of the lower legs need to be able to handle the force you are developing in the muscles above.
BUILD THE WEAK-LINKS
A chain is only as strong as your weakest link. Maybe it is your knees, wrists, elbows, back, shoulders, etc. By directly confronting the weak area, we gradually build pain-free ability until it becomes a strong point.
BUILD SIDE TO SIDE AND FRONT TO BACK
This is how we build our structural Balance
BUILD STRENGTH AND POWER
Move weight slow AND fast
BUILD WITH YOUR BODYWEIGHT AND EXTERNAL WEIGHT
Bodyweight for relative strength. External weight for absolute strength
UTILIZE STRENGTH CURVES
Build the muscle at multiple angles
UTILIZE CONCENTRIC-ONLY SLED PUSHES AND PULLS
Easy to learn, less soreness, excellent conditioning
Nutrition
High quality animal foods (grass-fed and organic is best) for complete proteins, and unique micronutrients
Meat, fish, poultry, and the organs from them (heart, liver, kidney, etc.)
Eggs
Fruit, raw honey, and maple syrup for the best carbohydrates
The following foods may be enjoyed if no autoimmune condition prevents you:
Raw milk, cream, butter, kefir, etc.
Vegetables. Fermented vegetables are best; sauerkraut, pickled beets, kimchi, etc.
Sprouted or soured grains.
Sprouted beans
Nuts and seeds