3 fundamental concepts for understanding performance through a neurological lens
At TMP, our clients and athletes are very accustomed to hearing us use this language.
So, what is a "threat"?
Simply put, threat is when our brain perceives a movement or activity as dangerous or painful when, in fact, it shouldn't be.
This is a direct indication that the persons brain and...
1 very simple way to assess client results in the moment
Two game changer principles for improving health and performance:
- Make Your Brain Feel Safe
- Make Your Brain Pay Attention
How do you know if you are achieving this? We teach all of our clients various ways to self-assess their exercise.
Start simple - measure a range of motion before...
Every brain and body you work with is different and their exercise programming should be too
If there is one thing I've learned in my experience with helping people move and feel better, it's this!
When you start looking at health and performance through a neurological lens, you reveal the humbling truth right away.
Every brain and body you work with is different.
There is no such thing...
1 very simple breathing exercise that can transform your training
Breathing!
The number one requirement for survival and the most overlooked quality of health.
Lousy breathing is often the mechanism for many mobility issues, chronic pain and sickness.
For athletes, it separates the good from the great. The idea of practicing breathing has been around...
Reshape your training to become the complete athlete
13 years later, thinking about my training during my athletic career and observing others, I am confronted with a very hard truth. Most athletes go their entire life without actually ever training.
It's hard to understand, I know. Maybe hard to swallow as well.
When I was an athlete I trained...
