Exercise Explorer, MD
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Farewell to the Exercise Explorer
As Peter Attia put it in his book Outlive, The Science and Art of Longevity, “Going from zero weekly exercise to j…
Square dancing through the ages
During winter months as a kid, I remember going to square dances with my family at the Mica Flats Grange. I loved getting to stay up late, dancing with family …
Are you ready for some handball?
'It’s super intense… it’s fun, it’s a helluva good time but it’s intense'
Beyond the stereotypes of personal training
Most of the clients at Coeur Training are women and it’s ideal for beginners or those intimidated by going to a gym
Mainlining pickleball
One of the reasons pickleball is so addictive is that it’s super easy to learn and start playing right away
Taking tennis’s temperature with Trey
While we were warming up he explained that his Dad, Robert, taught him from an early age that he should be able to play tennis with a Pringle chip in his mouth…
The End of the Trail Running
Reading the book Chi Running by Danny Dreyer helped me appreciate that running well can be beautiful, like a form of art.
The Joy of Triathlons
Kip is a physical therapist who moved here in 2007 and didn’t do his first triathlon until 2010
E-biking to work with Dr. Walsworth (and friends)
Speaking of cost, several factors affect how much you might spend including class of e-bike, range and battery type.
Rowing Part 2 - Outdoor Rowing
For now Isaiah plans to train on Coeur d’Alene Lake with his younger brother Elijah for the US national team trials and U23 Worlds this summer before heading o…
Rowing Part 1: Going the distance indoors
To get started, I’d recommend watching some videos to learn the proper technique for rowing effectively (and not getting hurt).
Old dogs can learn to skate
While putting up with my atrocious skating (basically going in slow circles around the rink), Amy skated backwards, sprinkling in some twizzles and other skill…
Tai Chi has proven benefits
In one study, the practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Studies h…
The Humble and Gentle Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Next we were instructed in a specific technique, the kimura, and had a chance to pair up and practice it on each other. Jiu Jitsu (Japanese for “gentle art”) …
Diving into the Science of Recovery
Arriving at their new location in The Shops, we met Gunnar Amos, Recovery Manager for BioPerformance Institute (BPI), who took us through the Regener8 protocol