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Send us Fan Mail Training for the Centenarian Decathlon – inspired by Dr. Peter Attia’s powerful longevity framework. Instead of just hoping to live longer, what if you trained today for the specific physical feats you want to still be able to do at 100? Hiking with friends, getting up off the floor, carrying groceries, playing with grandkids, or simply moving through daily life with strength, sta...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as physiotherapist and strength coach Tom Swales, founder of AMT Certification, shares why chronic pain keeps returning—and how to stop it for good. Drawing from his work with elite athletes (like the Canadian Alpine Ski Team) and his own 2024 health scare, Tom reveals the 'physics problem' behind injuries, why you should always go 'neuro-first,' and th...

Send us Fan Mail Retired Team USA bobsledder Will Person shares his journey from Olympic athlete to brain injury survivor. After enduring years of undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) from high-impact bobsledding, he found significant relief through cutting-edge hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Discover how this innovative treatment helped Will reclaim his life and his mission to advocate for...

Send us Fan Mail Today we revolutionize the way you see injury; by changing the focus. A traditionally tunnel vision view of injury focuses on a specific structure being damaged. It's only half the story. Today we help you take a step back and acknowledge how a movement breakdown (compensation) offers a much more inspiring, comprehensive and solution-based diagnosis.

Send us Fan Mail Cory Fagan is our resident VO2 Max expert and owner of TCR labs. Cory explains the simple process of having this test done, the information it reveals and the enormous benefits on not only performance... but massively extending ones life.

Send us Fan Mail This Australian underdog is turning heads in the world of women's bobsleigh. Positioning herself amongst the best after a strong 2023/2024; Bree reveals how she intends to carry the momentum into the upcoming season and what it means to be healthy as an athlete.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why injuries seem to occur completely out of the blue? When is it safe to get back to the activities you love? And how intensely should you push yourself? In this episode we explore return to sport criteria. The goal is to provide our listeners with an intimate understand of injury. The nuances of rehab and recovery.

Send us Fan Mail The podcast you didn't know you desperately needed. It can be the secret to ending chronic pain or a shortcut to fixing lousy posture. Understanding the general spectrum of good to bad sleep positions can make a tremendous difference over the course of any lifetime. Use this knowledge to take your physical health to the next level.

Send us Fan Mail Cervical manipulation (neck adjustments) appears a crude or even barbaric practice. Many medical practitioners allege that it is unsafe and can cause strokes. It's commonly known to be an effective treatment, but is it safe? Thankfully we have decades of high quality research to scrutinize this question and the results will undoubtedly surprise you. To my knowledge, we will b...

Send us Fan Mail Osteoarthritis is a looming threat to all living beings and our understanding of it has evolved immensely.  Although research and clinical expertise has outgrown the old wear and tear model we grew up with, the vast majority of people still believe it holds true. Amend your beliefs about arthritis, discover the true cause and how to soften its effect on you.

Send us Fan Mail If static stretching doesn't make for a good warm-up, what does? Today we go through the self-discovery process of warming up for exercise.

Send us Fan Mail Stretch before activity is advice as old as time. It's still the most common self-therapy everyday people use to help overcome injuries. So how do we reconcile the mountain of research and clinical expertise calling it into serious question?

Send us Fan Mail As the world evolves and becomes increasingly specialized and interconnected, so has our healthcare. This holds a lot of  promise for the future of patient health, yet still many barriers exist. Dr. Chatha has been instrumental in strengthening communication between disciplines and emphasizing science based medicine.   He promotes a better future in health through his role as Asso...

Send us Fan Mail Sachin is bodybuilder gone ultra-marathonist, a feat rarely thought possible. After struggling with mental health hardship during the pandemic, he found a new purpose. Compelled to transition out of Law Enforcement and run at insane lengths to raise money for Honour House Society. A Charity that brings refuge to Veterans and front line workers. So whats next for Sachin Latti?   He...

Send us Fan Mail Mikael Backlund is a professional hockey player and alternate captain for the Calgary Flames. He has worked closely with our own Dr. Greg Uchacz to keep his body firing from all cylinders during that time. During out talk, he opens up about overcoming injury and reaching new heights in performance 14 years into his NHL career. Follow Backlund at: https://www.instagram.com/mikaelba...

Send us Fan Mail Leo King is a professional natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength coach and owner of Kings fitness and 5th Avenue Fitness.  He gives us the ins and outs on his training approach and how to stays competitive in two very different weight lifting sports. Follow Leo King @: https://www.instagram.com/leo.kingsfitness/ Up your gym game:  https://kingsfitness.ca/

Send us Fan Mail Chiropractics has been around since 1895 and it is believed that joint manipulation was practiced by healers far before then. However only in recent decades has its benefits have largely studied and uncovered. Whether it makes you cringe or feel deeply satisfied, find out the purpose of making joints "pop".

Send us Fan Mail Julia is a WBFF fitness champion, Women's fitness coach and former UN flight attendant. Despite living on the front line of war-torn countries with limited access to dietary needs, health care and exercise equipment; Julia's story reveals that a winning mind-set is our biggest asset. Follow her @: https://www.instagram.com/juliashelley/

Send us Fan Mail The thought of a never ending injury is an uneasy one. You likely know someone who suffers daily from chronic pain and have said to yourself, not me. Unfortunately more people today find themselves in this situation as any injury can spiral into this positive feedback loop. Today we tell you how to avoid falling into the cycle, how to adopt a mind set and strategy to break free fr...

Send us Fan Mail If you've ever made an unfortunate trip to the hospital, one of the first line therapies used is the IV or "intravenous therapy". Now, what if we infuse that bag of salt water with critically essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants?  Is it any better than simply taking supplements? What ailments can it be used to treat?  Is there scientific backing? Could it b...

Send us Fan Mail This is the ultimate pep talk for those who sit in from of a computer for multiple hours a day. You know it's the source of many of your aches and pains, and it's not getting any better on its own. It's time to switch it up.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why you stretch you hamstrings day after day and you never gain an inch of lasting flexibility?  Like Yin and yang, mobility and stability are the core principles of how your body functions. Todays episode will fundamentally change how you perceive movement and recovery.

Send us Fan Mail Are steroid injections an effective treatment or do they mask the symptoms? Today we talk about why this standard of care stirs up some controversy.

Send us Fan Mail A paradigm shift is taking place in the field of conservative health care. The wear and tear model of injury is out-dated and function reigns over pain.  What does that mean? Well it means a completely ruptured muscle hurts less than a partial tear. A 94 year old marathoner can give Dr. Uchacz a run for his money. And when executed probably, exercise does not wear out joints. It ...

Send us Fan Mail Executive director of Strive Fitness, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. Calgary Colts GM. Canada’s most sought after sport strength coach. Sport dream maker. Anton opens up about youth training and the formula for athletic success. Get started with Strive fitness Calgary: https://strivefitness.ca/