Philosophy
The holistic approach ahead will provide you with the tools to thrive in every facet of your life.
The video content on this page comes from a monthly podcast recorded by myself and Peter Blumert (my fellow co-owner of Prevail Online Coaching, and owner of my former home and the premier coaching facility in Santa Barbara, Prevail Conditioning).
MOBILITY
WHY: Being able to move every joint through its full range of motion will allow you to comfortably and fluidly access the positions life puts you in.
HOW: A thorough intake assessment, prescribed daily corrective work, thorough session warm-ups, and strength work that reinforces proper movement.
STRENGTH & POWER
WHY: Strength training (producing force) and power training (producing force quickly, a skill lost 70% faster than strength) are VITAL for longevity, injury prevention, and performance. Strength training is also the key for shaping your dream physique and optimizing your metabolic health.
HOW: Simple variations of the must-do fundamental movements, and expert-guided progression over time.
CONDITIONING
WHY: Having a stronger cardiovascular engine is highly correlated with living longer. Within that life, being fitter enables you to do more things, with less effort.
HOW: Lots of LOW-intensity activity (daily step count, getting outside, play!) AND a little HIGH-intensity activity (heart & lung thumping time).
NUTRITION
WHY: Control over your body composition, decreased risk of disease, and perhaps most importantly… you’ll just feel better. Confident strength, consistent energy, improved mood/mindset, and more.
HOW: No set meal plans or quick-fix tricks. Professional behavior change coaching to help you meet key nutritional concepts with methods that work for YOU.
RECOVERY
WHY: Sleep and stress management affect mood, energy, productivity, athletic performance, weight control, chronic disease risk, and more. Just like nutrition, when these are in check, you’re just going to feel better, plain and simple.
HOW: Intelligent, efficient programming with a high stimulus to fatigue ratio gives you a head start. (Anyone can design a “hard” workout - experts get you results with minimal recovery cost.) Additionally, expert guidance (from me, though my pictured dog Stubby is also well-versed in this topic) on routines for longer/deeper sleep and the tools for a healthy relationship with stress.