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It’s Not About Exercise
I’m writing this from an airplane that’s traveling at 601mph and 35,746 feet over Nebraska. My girlfriend Katie is sleeping on my shoulder, and we’re flying from her sister’s wedding reception in Los Angeles back to our home in New York. When I say our “home” in New York, I really should say we’re going…
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Sometimes Inertia is a Good Thing
At this time last week, I was very stressed. On Friday afternoon I was nervously comparing pictures and trail maps, trying to figure out what course I would be riding for the King of the Mountain enduro race at Mountain Creek Bike Park. (Race coverage HERE.) I was was so glad when I realized that we were not…
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The Evolution Of Training Goals
Today we’re going to talk about evolution. We won’t be talking about Darwinian evolution, and I don’t plan on questioning your beliefs… yet. Today I offer to you what I believe can be a useful framework for us to to appreciate how our training goals evolve over time. This may be useful for someone who…
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Why Focusing On NOT Feeling Your Lower Back is Counter Productive And What To Do Instead!
Today’s iteration of “Technique Tuesday” is less about how we physically perform an exercise, and more about how we mentally approach an exercise. Biomechanics geeks, we’ll hit you next time! Something has been kicking around in my brain for the last 8 weeks or so since seeing the amazing Sue Falsone at Perform Better. During…
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Movement Monday: Diversifying Your Movement Portfolio
We’re going to talk about movement. Before we get to that, let’s talk about identity. In a past life, I completely identified as a powerlifter. Three years ago, I was wholly interested in my squat, bench press, and deadlift. That was it. Today, I’m far more interested in the lines that I choose going…
Harold Gibbons | MovementGPS 