Corey's Daily Post June 11, 2026

The impact that physical movement has on my body and mind is incalculable. I'm moving more than I ever have at 43 years old, despite the titanium spinal column, and I feel better than I can remember ever feeling.

My spinal surgery forced me to step back from the heavy weights. I had to find balance and mobility again. I didn't need to lift more, I just needed to move more, and distribute that movement throughout the day, rather than during one hour at the end of an already exhausting day.

Nearly 3 years later, every day involves a mix of mobility & stretching, calisthenics and body-weight strength training, walking/hiking/jogging, and some kind of fun skill-based or dexterity-focused activity, such as juggling or hacky sack.

It sounds like a lot, but most of it fits in between my work-from-home schedule in 5-10 minute mini-sessions totaling under 40 minutes per day. Only the walking/hiking/jogging requires more significant time, though that is one of my favorite parts, especially right around sunrise and sunset.

I'll admit that I don't watch much TV, and that there are many years in my life where I wouldn't have thought this was doable. However, it's clear now how much time I spent on unnecessary or even harmful activities. Time that now allows me to be in the best physical shape of my life AND still have lots of time for my ever-expanding list of special interests.

NOTE: I've earned a Bachelor's in Exercise Science, along with several certifications including Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F), Certified Sports Nutritionist (ISSN), Olympic Weightlifting (level 1), TRX Suspension Training (level 1), and more. In my Northern Colorado facility, I trained athletes at all levels, including time as the Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Colorado Cougars of the ABA. The BEST RESULTS that I have personally achieved have come from this full body throughout the day approach. I do NOT spend any single day destroying any single muscle. I train for longevity, full body health, and overall capability and capacity. Body builders would likely need to switch to a more intense plan at some point. Everyone else can likely maintain this full body plan every day for life with better long-term results. Also, making time for movement every single day is easier to structure and plan for than "3 or 4 days per week."