The 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge

by | Aug 21, 2018 | Exercise, Pain

Back in November of 2014 I decided it would be a fantastic idea to do some sprints in the dark with my 160 pound Great Dane before bed to wear him out.  Nissan my dog also agreed that this would be a great idea so we grabbed the retractable leash and went out to do a...

White Belt Mentality

by | Jul 4, 2018 | Exercise

“A rut is a grave with the ends knocked out.” -Dr. Laurence Peter My first 6 months as a manual therapist were some of the most interesting and challenging times in my life.  I learned more in my first 6 months of practice than I did in 8 years of...

The Cold War Round 2: American or Russian Swings?

by | Apr 19, 2018 | Exercise

Russia does some stupid things about every 20 minutes to piss off the world or endanger others but swinging a giant cannonball with a handle on it is not one of them.  The Russian kettlebell swing is more effective than its ambitious American counterpart for multiple...