What Should Your Maximum Heart Rate Be?
Have you ever finished a workout, looked at your heart rate data and thought with alarm, “Whoa, that seems high!” I have. I was...
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The Renaissance Surgeon
The Renaissance person does not limit his or her pursuit of knowledge to one area or even to one discipline. In this space, I share experiences, perspectives and reflections, which the philosopher in all of us might find worth perusal.
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The Renaissance Surgeon
- Jul 31
- 5 min
What Will Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Show Us Next?
Blood flow restriction training (BFRT) has been a game changer in orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation. BFRT has been used since the...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- May 31
- 3 min
The Discipline of Restraint
I have traditionally had only one strategy for running races: run as fast as I possibly can over the given distance. Kenyan style. ...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Feb 11
- 3 min
High Performance at Any Age: How to Reframe Your Thoughts About Performance Over Time
When I went for my training run this morning, I knew I could not hit the pace that I had marked out on my training plan. My legs just...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Feb 3
- 3 min
5 Mental Techniques to Improve Performance
Here are five ideas on how to harness the power of your mind to accomplish what you want and tap into your potential. Feed the...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Jan 27
- 3 min
10 Hacks to Trigger Flow States
“Champions work hard in training and work easy in the competition.” - Lanny Basham One way to improve performance and enjoyment for any...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Jan 22
- 4 min
Do You Have a Peak Performance Mindset?
Embracing a peak performance mindset will elevate your achievement in any area. Specific mental training tools and techniques will help...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Don't Set Realistic Goals This Year
“Being what most people think is realistic is only a way of justifying negative thinking.” - Bob Rotella, How Champions Think We need...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Dec 16, 2022
- 4 min
Dear Carbohydrates, Are You My Friends? Or Are You Silently Killing Me?
I love carbs, and I can’t say they haven’t served me well over the years. But are they shortening my life without my knowing it? I feel...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
The Key to Reversing the Aging Process
There is no escape from our ultimate decline and death. The sooner we accept and embrace that reality, the more free we are to live life...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Nov 18, 2022
- 4 min
10 Ways I Practice Movement Without Exercising
When most people think of movement, they think of exercise. Almost everyone acknowledges that exercise is good for us. After all, it’s...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Nov 4, 2022
- 5 min
How I Returned to Marathon Training After COVID-19
I was starting to think that I was completely immune to COVID-19. Early on, I was grateful to get my first dose of the Pfizer vaccine...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
Faculty Spotlight: Strength and Conditioning for the Endurance Athlete with Marissa Feldberg
Do you know that you need to incorporate resistance training into your program but lack direction on the approach? Endurance athletes are...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Oct 21, 2022
- 4 min
Can CBD Enhance Recovery?
Can cannabidiol (CBD) help you perform better or recover faster? The evidence isn’t there yet to say definitively, but research is...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Oct 14, 2022
- 2 min
The Morning Routine of a Renaissance Surgeon
How do you have a great day? You can’t control much of what goes on in a day, but one way to increase your chances of having a great day...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Sep 30, 2022
- 5 min
Lift to Run: How Deadlifting Made Me A Faster Runner
Despite playing both soccer and lacrosse in high school, I was never that interested in lifting weights. I started to visit my high...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Sep 2, 2022
- 4 min
My Training Plan - Fall 2022
What are you training for? Your answer doesn’t have to be a marquis event or impressive challenge. Spartan races and Ironman triathlons...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Aug 19, 2022
- 3 min
Book Take Aways: Good To Go by Christie Aschwanden
I started reading Christie Aschwanden’s book ‘Good To Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery’...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Aug 5, 2022
- 2 min
5 Performance Enhancing Substances You Should Be Using
Can nutrition and/or dietary supplements enhance your performance? You put time and effort into your training. Don't sell yourself short...
The Renaissance Surgeon
- Jul 29, 2022
- 8 min
The #1 Tool for Performance and Health: Sleep
I have always had a healthy respect for sleep. My father used to remind me that “sleep is an ally,” quoting Robert Ludlum’s Jason...
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