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  • Functional Longevity

    From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer Shred

    We’ve all been there. It’s a mundane Monday night, you’re doing a routine chore, and suddenly—pop. For me, it wasn’t a heavy deadlift or an epic mountain hike that took me out. It was the gap between the grass and the sidewalk while I was taking out the trash. One minute I’m a fit, online…

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  • Episode 002 Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Imperfect Action Beats Perfection

    Embracing Imperfect Action: My Path to Progress in Fitness and Life In a world that often glorifies perfection, it’s incredibly easy to get stuck waiting for that “perfect” moment to finally start. In this episode of Strength for the Journey, I’m diving into my own struggle with perfection paralysis and sharing how taking imperfect action…

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    Heart Health: Your Guide to a Stronger, Healthier You

    February is American Heart Month. What better time is there to think about what we can do to improve our heart health. We all juggle so much – careers, families, personal lives – often putting our own needs last. But there’s one vital aspect of our well-being we can’t afford to neglect: our heart health.…

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    Now is the Best Time to Join a Gym

    The author encourages readers who are considering joining a gym as a New Year’s resolution to start in December instead. This strategy allows people to get familiar with the gym’s atmosphere and routine before January’s rush. The author suggests taking easy cardio sessions to learn the gym’s environment, visit at different times of the day,…

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  • From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer Shred
    From Crutches to Chicago: Why Your “Physical Emergency Fund” Matters More Than a Summer Shred

    We’ve all been there. It’s a mundane Monday night, you’re doing a routine chore, and suddenly—pop. For me, it wasn’t a heavy deadlift or an epic mountain hike that took me out. It was the gap between the grass and the sidewalk while I was taking out the trash. One minute I’m a fit, online…