Bloc Life Perspectives
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.
32 articles
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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