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Press Start: Taking Ownership of Your Health

Mar 11
Lawrence Herrera

In December of 2001, just a few days before Christmas, I made one of the…
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How to Start Exercising Again Without Getting Injured

Mar 5
Lawrence Herrera

Movement = Rehab, Rehab = Movement In the ancient Roman calendar, March marked the beginning…
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How We Structure High-Intensity Training at Performance Ranch

Feb 17
Lawrence Herrera

At Performance Ranch, high-intensity training is never random. Every session is built around a specific…
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Heart Rate Training Part 2: Turning Zones Into Action

Feb 11
Lawrence Herrera

In our last installment on heart rate training, we discussed how to assess your peak…
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Why use a Heart Rate Monitor?

Feb 2
Lawrence Herrera

Heart rate monitors (HRM) are everywhere, they are a feature on your smartwatch and fitness…
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Sauna Use and Heart Health: What the Science Is Telling Us

Jan 22
Lawrence Herrera

February is often associated with heart health—and for good reason. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading…
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Aging Gracefully Series: The Perform Phase

Jan 7
Lawrence Herrera

“The work was never just to get here—it’s to keep going.” At the Performance Ranch,…
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Aging Gracefully Series: The Strong Phase

Jan 2
Lawrence Herrera

After laying a solid movement foundation and building muscle through the Gain Phase, we now…
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Aging Gracefully Series: The Gain Phase

Dec 17
Lawrence Herrera

When I first meet a client at the Performance Ranch, I often compare strength training…
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