Mind Body Fit LLC

10/28/2026

Are you taking your glutes out of the equation when you deadlift? 🍑

Your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back work together like a three-man rowing team.

Locking your knees during a stiff-leg deadlift changes how that team shares the workload, often increasing the demands on your hamstrings.

For most people, especially those looking to strengthen and develop their glutes, I prefer a Romanian deadlift with a slight bend in the knees.

Does that mean stiff-leg deadlifts are bad? Absolutely not. But every exercise variation should have a purpose.

Train with intention, not just repetition.

10/27/2026

🧠 What if your nervous system is contributing to your chronic pain?

Constant neck tension? Recurring back pain? Stretching and massage only providing temporary relief?

Here’s something many people don’t realize: A tight muscle doesn’t always need more stretching!

Chronic stress, poor sleep, and an overly sensitive nervous system can all contribute to persistent pain and muscle tension.

Sometimes the answer isn’t another stretch or a harder workout. It’s addressing the bigger picture.

In my latest blog, I break down the connection between your nervous system and chronic pain, why your muscles may always feel tight, and 5 ways to improve recovery.

💪 Stop chasing symptoms. Start understanding the system.

🔗 Read the full article at the link for articles and resourcss in bio

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10/20/2026

What can people who live to 100 and beyond teach us about health and longevity?

If we explore the common lifestyle habits of centenarians around the world, we find:

🚶 Movement built into everyday life
🥗 Whole, locally grown foods
❤️ Strong family and social connections
🎯 A sense of purpose

Living longer isn’t just about exercise and nutrition. It’s about how you live your life every day.

MindBodyFit

10/18/2026

My 11-yr-old son tried Coca-Cola for the first time:
“Oof! This is disgusting”
Music to my ears!
And into the trash it went. Right where it belongs!

10/15/2026

Biking with Mike 🚴‍♂️

Tight muscles? Stretching is only half the solution!

Your psoas, quadratus lumborum (QL), and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) can become overactive from our daily habits and posture.

The key isn’t just stretching what’s tight—it’s also strengthening the muscles that aren’t doing their share of the work.

Better muscle balance = better movement and fewer aches and pains.

10/11/2026

Can what your child eats actually affect their ADHD symptoms? 🧠🥑

Absolutely. Food can play a significant role in focus, mood, energy, impulsivity, and emotional regulation.

Sugar, processed foods, inadequate protein and healthy fats, and going too long without eating can all make an already challenging situation even harder.

You can’t eat ADHD away, but you CAN give the brain a better foundation to function.

I break down the science, explain the connection, and share practical tips for parents AND kids in my latest blog.

👉 Read the full article — link under “Articles & Resources” in bio!

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10/07/2026

🚲 Biking with Mike: 3 of the most problematic muscles in the body

The psoas, quadratus lumborum (QL), and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) can become chronically tight and overactive thanks to the way we sit, stand, breathe, work and live.

And when these muscles aren’t doing what they should, they can influence everything from your pelvis and low back to your shoulders, neck and head.

I ran out of biking time before getting into the important part: How do you know if these muscles are a problem for YOU—and what can you actually do about it?

We’ll get into that on a future Biking with Mike. 🚲💪

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10/02/2026

It surprises me how many people still automatically reach for “low-fat” foods because they assume fat = weight gain or poor health.

Eating fat doesn’t make you fat. And simply removing fat from your diet doesn’t automatically make it healthier.

🥑 The type of fat matters.
🥩 The quality and source matter.
🥚 The whole food matters.
🫒 And your overall diet and lifestyle matter.

In my newest article, I break down how fat became the nutritional bad guy, the cholesterol story we were taught, saturated fat, food quality, and why I personally eat differently at home than I do when eating out.

🔗 Full article linked under “Articles & Resources” in my bio.

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09/29/2026

🚴 Biking with Mike: Let’s talk supplements.

When someone asks me, “What supplements should I take?” my first question is:

What are we supplementing?

Before adding another pill, powder, or gummy, look at the foundation:

🥩 Are you getting what you need from real food?
🏋️ Are you exercising consistently?
😴 Are you sleeping well?
🧠 How are you managing stress?
🩸 Is there an actual nutritional deficiency or gap we’re trying to address?

I’m not anti-supplement. Supplements can absolutely have a place. But I’m also not a big fan of the sh***un approach of taking a multivitamin full of things you may not need just because it seems “healthy.”

Build the foundation. Identify the gaps. Then supplement what’s actually missing.

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09/21/2026

This one hits close to home for me.

Like a lot of parents, I’ve seen firsthand how quickly gaming can go from something a kid enjoys to something that starts affecting behavior, mood, food choices, activity levels and the ability to enjoy other things.

Video games aren’t automatically the problem. But some games are built around constant rewards, competition, updates and “just one more game” — and some kids have a much harder time stepping away than others.

I wrote this article partly as a coach, but also as a parent who is navigating this in real life.

I break down what’s happening in the brain, why kids with ADHD may be especially vulnerable to problematic gaming patterns, and some of the signs that gaming may be becoming more than just a hobby.

Why are games like Fortnite so hard for some kids to stop playing? Learn how ADHD, dopamine and modern game design can affect behavior and self-control.