You are what you eat, what you drink and the environment in which you live.

How can this be and what should we do about it?

How many times have we heard the tease, “you are what you eat” in hopes of getting us mad or inspiring us to eat better (depending on who’s saying it)? This phrase is, on the surface, a foolish little pun, as I am obviously NOT the arugula salad I ate for lunch.

But, does it have any truth to it….ABSOLUTELY it does! As I eat this arugula salad, my body is breaking down the components into tiny molecules to be absorbed into my body becoming the foundation for new cells or energy needed to go on. Each bite fuels the regrowth of skin, muscle, bone and every microscopic cell that makes them up.

So, when thinking about what we eat and drink we need to be thinking about the strength we want our body to hold and the efficiency we want it to work with. This is all determined by what we put into our mouths.

Providing our bodies with...

The Cycle of a Butterfly

Do you know which stage you’re in?

As we enter spring and see all the fluttering butterflies, you may be reminded of when your kiddos were little, and you collected caterpillars in hopes they would transform into a beautiful butterfly. Maybe along the way you study the stages of growth and development: egg > caterpillar > chrysalis > butterfly.

We can apply this cycle to our lives, culminating in the beautiful emergence of a butterfly, aka: the strongest, healthiest older adult you can be. As we all emerge from winter and a pandemic we can look around and see who has emerged in what stage. Some may be sprouting as eggs, ready to start their journey to health. Some may look more like a caterpillar preparing for a long journey ahead armed with knowledge to implement. Others may be in those final stages of a chrysalis about ready to pop. Wherever we all are, we are ALL on our path to having healthy strong bodies.

What do butterflies love...

Ready to Take the Chance Outside?

A look into the emotional benefits of rucking.

March, is known for green, clovers, beer and leprechauns. But did you know March is an excellent time for new beginnings. March used to be the first month of the calendar year (until 700 BC). It is when spring comes, the sun returns, and plants start their journey for the season.

Sounds like the perfect time to begin a new journey in your life too. A time to make a new commitment. In all reality is it ever a bad time to start something new? NO!!

With warmer, longer days, lets introduce you to rucking.

If you have been with us a while you undoubtably have heard Robert talk about rucking and how the physical benefits surpass many other activities. These benefits include denser bones, stronger muscles, increased cardiovascular health, improved posture, and increased gait quality and control (stability). BUT, have you heard about the psychological benefits?

Have you ever felt frustrated, gone for a...

It’s Love Month <3

Love your body, love your mind, love your life.

Everywhere we turn we are bombarded with pink, red and hearts. Love, love love. Which also seems to be paired with excess sugar and goods.

It’s February and that means love month. At TOA love month looks a bit different than you might see at the chain stores crossing America. Instead of focusing on those we love, buying them the perfect gift to express it, covered in chocolate; we focus on self-love.

Now self-love has been a hot word in the media as of late, usually pointing you toward a new product made to make you feel and look 10 years younger.  At TOA, our self-love looks like the confidence to make the decisions that will make you live a longer, healthier, more functional life. You need to achieve three loves to make this happen: Love your body. Love your Mind. Love your life.

Love Your Body.

To achieve step number one, the trick is movement. Every single day. Get up and move. This can be a...

Happy, Happy New Year! 

With the turning of the calendar, we are in another year! How is it possible it is 2023?

Time is a funny thing; sometimes it feels fast other times it seems dog slow (although my dog is quite fast; but, I digress), yet the rate of time is constant.  

When you are young the phrase repeated to you by every “old” person is “Just you wait, next thing you know you’ll be (fill in blank here).” Every young kid follows this phrase with an eye roll, because life seems to last forever. As we get older, we realize that indeed we are promised one thing: death 

Now, that seems like a bleak outcome, a pessimistic way at looking at life. However, once you come to realize that death is inevitable you can let go and guess what? Time slows down. Knowing the end game, knowing where you are going, allows you to enjoy the ride. When you enjoy the ride, time slows down because you are living in each moment. Not in the past, not in the...

Listen (and watch) as Robert and Evan chat about their top 10 risky/useless exercises. 

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With the production of episode 002 we are officially a series! This episode includes a bit of everything: Jessica Simpson, training while pregnant, Toby Maguire and lower back pain, blood pressure new normals and Royal "burpee" turning 130 years old!

With all of that....how can you not tune in!

Welcome! Dr. Evan Osar and Robert Linkul are bringing you a webcast on the latest fitness topics. Check out episode one: The Biggest Loser, Hugh Jackman, the NFL and of course fitness!