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Chris Ecklund, MA, PES, LMT Human Performance Coach & Manual Therapist for 30 years. Potentiating human performance and pain freedom through an integrated approach

Author, international speaker, subject matter expert and university adjunct faculty for human performance.

18/06/2026

Squats to Reduce Blood Glucose💪

10 Squats an Hour: A Simple Strategy to Improve Blood Sugar?

Most people think they need a long workout to improve their metabolic health. But what if a few seconds of movement throughout the day could be even more powerful?

A fascinating discussion on the Found My Fitness podcast highlighted research showing that performing 10 bodyweight squats every hour may reduce post-prandial (after-meal) glucose spikes more effectively than taking a 30-minute walk after dinner.

The lesson? Movement frequency matters.

Your body is designed to move often—not just for one hour at the gym and then remain sedentary the rest of the day.

Small “movement snacks” throughout the day can:
✔️ Improve glucose regulation
✔️ Increase muscle activation
✔️ Enhance circulation
✔️ Counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting

For busy executives, this is a reminder that optimizing health doesn’t always require more time—it often requires more intentionality.

A few squats between meetings. A quick mobility break. A short walk after a call.

Those small decisions repeated daily can have a profound impact on your long-term health and longevity.

What do you think? Could you commit to 10 squats every hour?

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18/06/2026

Creatine💪

Creatine may be the most underrated longevity supplement available.

For years, creatine was labeled as a “muscle-building supplement” for bodybuilders. But the latest conversation on The Diary of a CEO with leading creatine researcher Dr. Darren Candow highlights that the science has evolved dramatically.

Creatine is not just about bigger muscles.

It plays a critical role in cellular energy production (ATP), impacting:
✔️ Muscle strength and power
✔️ Preservation of lean muscle as we age
✔️ Bone health
✔️ Brain energy and cognitive performance
✔️ Resilience during periods of stress and sleep deprivation

One of the most interesting discussions was the idea that the traditional 5 grams per day may be enough for muscle benefits, but higher amounts may be needed to significantly increase brain creatine stores and support cognitive performance under higher stress conditions. Research discussed by Dr. Candow suggests approximately 10 grams per day may have greater effects on brain creatine, while short-term higher dosing has been studied during severe sleep deprivation. The appropriate dose depends on the individual and their goals.

As we age, losing muscle, power, and cognitive resilience is not inevitable. Strategic training, quality nutrition, proper recovery, and evidence-based supplementation can all be powerful tools to extend health span.

Creatine is no longer just a performance supplement.

It may be a longevity supplement.

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16/06/2026

Online Fitness Coaching💪

Most people don’t need another generic workout program. They need a system.

My online personal training is designed for busy executives and high-performing professionals who understand that their body is one of their greatest assets.

Every program is built around you — your goals, your limitations, your lifestyle, your schedule, your history of injuries, your strength, your mobility, and your long-term vision for health and performance.

This is not a one-size-fits-all fitness app.

It is a comprehensive, individualized approach that combines:
✅ Complete Evaluation
✅ Strength & conditioning development
✅ Mobility & movement quality
✅ Injury reduction & corrective strategies
✅ Power & athleticism
✅ Recovery and longevity principles
✅ Accountability and expert coaching
✅ Body recomposition

With 30 years of experience in human performance, I’ve developed a system that takes the guesswork out of training and gives you a clear roadmap to move better, feel stronger, and perform at your highest level for decades to come.

Your health is your greatest investment. Train with a system that is designed around you.

Do the basics — consistently — and results follow.

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15/06/2026

Injured Hip💪🏻

Last week, I shared a client struggling with hip pain and how the body often develops compensations to work around dysfunction.

Pain is rarely just about the area that hurts.

In this second video of a 3-part series, I’m demonstrating some of the corrective strategies we’re using to improve her movement quality, restore proper mechanics, and reduce the compensations that have been driving stress into her hip.

1️⃣ Posterior oblique, subsystem activation correction
2️⃣ SLDL spine flexion compensation correction
3️⃣ Reactive neuromuscular training squat with lateral tension

The goal isn’t simply to make pain disappear—it’s to understand why the body adapted in the first place.

Better movement. Better strength. Better resilience.

When you address the root cause, you don’t just get out of pain—you build a body that performs better for decades to come.

Thanks for the being a great model!

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15/06/2026

Sodium💪

For decades, we’ve been told that salt is the enemy. Reduce sodium, avoid the shaker, and protect your heart.

But is the story really that simple?

Emerging research has challenged the one-size-fits-all approach to sodium restriction, suggesting that very low sodium intake may not be ideal for everyone. Sodium is not just a seasoning—it is an essential mineral involved in nerve function, muscle contraction, hydration, and maintaining blood volume.

Yet many people are quick to accept broad health recommendations without asking a deeper question:

Who benefits when we are told a natural, essential nutrient is harmful?

I recently listened to a podcast with Elizabeth Unlimited and Dr. Ardis discussing this very topic and the broader conversation around nutrition, medicine, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Whether you agree or disagree, it raises an important discussion:

Are we being given the full picture about nutrition and health, or are some recommendations oversimplified?

I’d love to hear your thoughts after listening to the conversation.

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11/06/2026

Now Available💪🏻

Most people train without ever measuring what actually matters.

Strength is important. But how efficiently you produce force, absorb force, and transfer force may be even more important as you age.

That's why we've added Force Plate Testing to my performance and longevity assessments at

Force plates allow us to measure:

✅ Power production
✅ Relative strength
✅ Rate of force development
✅ Balance and stability
✅ Left-to-right asymmetries
✅ Landing and deceleration mechanics
✅ Neuromuscular fatigue and readiness

These insights help identify limitations that traditional strength tests often miss.

You may be strong in the gym, yet still have significant imbalances, poor force transfer, or asymmetries that increase injury risk and reduce athletic performance.

For executives, golfers, active adults, and anyone focused on longevity, objective data creates a roadmap for smarter training and better outcomes.

What gets measured gets managed.

Train with purpose. Test with precision.

Do the basics — consistently — and results follow.

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10/06/2026

Train Power & Speed💪

POWER & SPEED DON'T HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE ⚡️

One of the fastest physical qualities we lose as adults is power.

Not strength. Not endurance.

Power.

The ability to produce force quickly is what helps you move efficiently, react faster, stay athletic, and maintain the physical capacity to do the things you enjoy.

In this video, I'm demonstrating two simple acceleration skip variations:

➡️ Linear Acceleration Skip
➡️ Lateral Acceleration Skip

These drills take only a few minutes to perform, yet they challenge coordination, balance, rhythm, force production, and athletic movement patterns.

Most adults spend plenty of time moving slowly. That's important, but your body also needs exposure to speed.

If your training program never includes explosive movement, you're leaving a critical component of longevity and performance on the table.

You don't have to train like a professional athlete.

But you should train to remain athletic.

Because staying powerful is one of the keys to staying capable.

Do the basics — consistently — and results follow.

💪🏻 DM me "ATHLETIC" if you'd like help building a program that keeps you strong, mobile, and explosive for decades to comE

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