In the ever-evolving field of personal training, the traditional metrics of success—specifically body fat measurement—have come under scrutiny. As professionals dedicated to the holistic well-being of our clients, it's crucial to explore and adopt strategies that...
Do you experience muscle twitches and cramps often? Have you been feeling irritable or anxious and not getting nearly enough sleep lately? Are you having a hard time (literally) with constipation? If you’re experiencing any or all of these symptoms, your body may not...
This simple grilled chicken dish is a favorite in the Chek household and so easy and quick to make. Plus, it’s so delicious, thanks to our friends at Wild Pastures. Their pasture-raised chickens consume a natural diet of bugs and foraging which makes for more...
It’s that time of year when there are so many tempting goodies to eat and drink, but the vast majority of them are not always the healthiest of choices! Considering hot chocolate is the go-to drink during the holiday season, Penny and I hit the kitchen to put together...
A lot of you have probably heard about turmeric — a plant in the ginger family — especially if you’re a foodie who uses it (sparingly) to season marinades, stews, sauces, curries, bean dishes and soups in ways that magnify other flavors. But you may not know that...
If you read the headline to this latest blog and got curious enough to get this far, the pursuit of excellence probably means a lot to you, as it does me. But how do you reach that pinnacle of mastery without losing yourself in the process? A lot of people become...
Rceently on my Living 4D podcast, I’ve talked a lot about the benefits of regenerative agriculture, an approach to farming and ranching that prioritizes the health and restoration of our soil and ecosystem. For a lot of people, unfortunately, it’s hard to wrap their...
Fruit and Green Chia Bars are a great way to get important nutrients from green vegetables into your diet, especially for people who don’t eat leafy greens regularly. These “no-cook” treats are quick and simple to make and they’re versatile. Fruit and Green Chia Bars...
How long do you want to live? Typically, when you ask most people that kind of question, you’ll get a number, usually in the triple digits. In other words, they focus on the how long part of the question without considering the health and quality of that life they...
Are you getting the right amount of sleep you need every night? If you aren’t getting at least seven hours of restful sleep, you’re putting your health and longevity at risk! A third of all American adults are not getting enough sleep regularly, which can lead to an...
Around 2020 I was contacted by a student in New York City who had seen an ad for a new AI home workout device that looked like a huge mirror. The idea was that the owner would exercise in front of the screen and the device would ‘spot’ the client on exercise technique...
A lot of you know from my weekly Living 4D podcast that I’m a HUGE proponent of cold water therapy, particularly cold showers and quick dips in the pool at my Rainbow House that we leave unheated during the winter months. In fact, I’ve taken two or three warm showers...
