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Thought Leadership From Bloc Life
Our team writes about adapting movements, what athletes and coaches teach us, and the news that shapes access to training.
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Tahmar Upshaw Ran the 800 Meters Faster Than the T46 Record Book Had Ever Seen

The Seated Battle Rope Drill That Builds Conditioning Without Leaving the Chair

The Seated Wheelchair Row That Helps Adaptive Athletes' Shoulder Pain

One Movement. 24 Medals. And the Coaching Fix Nobody's Talking About.

3 Million Claims. One Year. What the VA Finally Got Right.

Why a 2.8% Increase in VA Disability Compensation Matters

5 Tips to Keep Your New Year's Fitness Resolutions

Why Holiday Loneliness Feels Like a Silent Battle in the Brain

The Science of Grit: Why Some People Don’t Quit

Beyond “Just Stay Positive”: Combat-Tested Self-Talk That Actually Works

5 Grounded Ways to Calm Anxiety (That Go Beyond “Just Relax”)

Under Pressure: How Movement and Connection Help Veterans and Adaptive Athletes Manage Anxiety

Out of the Dark: How Movement and Community Combat Depression in Veterans and Adaptive Athletes

Training Through Triggers: How Movement Helps Veterans and Amputees Living with PTSD

Go-To Movements for Upper Extremity Amputees

Go-To Movements for Lower Limb Amputees: Rebuild Strength, Boost Confidence, and Thrive

Go-To Workout Movements for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorders: Build Strength, Balance, and Resilience

Go-To Workout Movements for Wheelchair Users: Build Strength, Mobility, and Independence

Nutrition for Wheelchair Users: Fueling Health and Independence

Life by Burpees Challenge: A Community Effort to Support Our Nation's Finest

Bent, NOT Broken: Veterans and First Responders Navigating Civilian Life

Navigating Life After a Neurological Diagnosis: Insights from an Adaptive Athlete

Navigating Life After Amputation: Practical Insights for a Healthier Recovery

Navigating Life Suddenly in a Wheelchair: So Now What?

Navigating Life with a Spinal Cord Injury: An Essential Guide for New Wheelchair Users

Unlock Your Wellness Potential: The Power of Measurement for Achieving Health Goals

Empowering Wheelchair Users: The Critical Need for Exercise and Movement

Neurological Disabilities and Exercise: A Comprehensive Guide

Adaptive Fitness for Amputees: A Complete Guide to Lower Limb Exercise Routines

How to Effectively Exercise in a Wheelchair: A Complete Guide

The "Golden Rule": Self-Compassion Matters
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