by Jim Chaput | Sep 22, 2019 | Jim's Blog
You can improve 1 or 2 things quickly. Alternatively, you can improve several things slowly. Before you put in your effort, decide what’s important to you. If your balance, posture or another weakness is an urgent issue, find 1 or 2 relevant drills and do those 3-5...
by Jim Chaput | Sep 21, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Hindsight seems like it’s 20/20, but is it? Once you’ve seen a result, it’s easy to come up with reasons why it happened. It might even seem obvious, but what if you’re wrong? It’s human nature to develop stories to rationalize what we experience....
by Jim Chaput | Sep 20, 2019 | Jim's Blog, Movement Drills
Here’s a simple ankle mobility drill to improve your proprioception. (Proprioception is your sense of your body in space.) If needed, use a wall or chair to help with balance. Test Range of motion (ROM) baseline: * Forward fold with straight legs (touch your...
by Jim Chaput | Sep 19, 2019 | Jim's Blog
For a long time, I resisted the idea of audiobooks. I love books and I thought listening would not be the same as reading. When I needed something to listen to beyond podcasts, I decided to give audiobooks a go. I was right, it’s not the same. In some ways it’s...
by Jim Chaput | Sep 18, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Sometimes you do more that you thought you could because someone else expects you can. Self-doubt can restrict your progress. I went to the gym for what looked to be a really tough workout: 3 rounds, as fast as you can 750 meter row 25 foot handstand walk 25 toes to...
