Rebalancing Health

08/09/2025

Some people say form doesn’t matter when exercising.

I say—it depends on the objective and the circumstances.

Take the Horse Stance Horizontal (some call it Bird Dog).

Here, form is essential. The goal is to elicit a balanced posture—so the fine details matter.

For example, if the space between your lower back and the stick is so wide that a hand can slide through, you’ve lost your neutral spine.

That not only throws off alignment—it limits activation of the diaphragm, internal obliques, multifidus, and other deep stabilizers.

These are the very muscles we’re training and relying on during the exercise.

Instead, you end up recruiting gross movement muscles and reinforcing an imbalanced posture.

Form isn’t just about how it looks.

It’s about how it works.

And when the goal is precision, balance, and integration, every detail counts.

Giovanni

06/09/2025

The GHD back extension with knee flexion—often called the glute-ham raise—is one of the most complete posterior chain exercises.

It hits the glutes, hamstrings, gastrocnemius, and mid-back extensors all at once.

Of the calf muscles, only the gastrocnemius is involved here—it crosses the knee and assists in knee flexion.

This movement trains the hamstrings at both ends:
Where they originate—on the sitting bones—and where they insert—at the knees.

That ability to train the hamstrings at both origin and insertion is a powerful tool for balancing strength and flexibility—especially for those in rehabilitation.

If you’re trying it for the first time, I recommend using a resistance band to ease into it.

Hamstrings tend to be fast-twitch dominant, especially in athletes.

They respond well to lower rep ranges—1 to 6 reps.

If it gets too easy, increase speed or add resistance.

Train with intent. Respect the details.

Giovanni

05/09/2025

I’m back training and focused on regaining weight and muscle.

To support that, I’m using supersets—alternating upper and lower body movements—to keep intensity high without dragging out the session.

As I’ve said before, bench press isn’t my top recommendation for surfers.

But it’s still a solid exercise. I don’t discriminate—if there’s logic and a clear objective, it has value.

I’m working in low reps—just 6 per set—to allow for proper recovery.

Instead of resting 3 minutes straight, I alternate:

🔹 1 minute rest after an upper body set
🔹 Then a lower body set
🔹 Followed by another minute rest

This way, I stay efficient, complete all my reps and sets, and keep the session tight.

Time is precious.

Giovanni

04/09/2025

High blood sugar isn’t only a sign of a carb-heavy diet.

It’s also a reflection of elevated stress—and the hormonal cascade that follows.
Yes, cortisol and adrenaline are hormones.

And when chronically elevated, they suppress insulin—another hormone essential for blood sugar regulation.

So limiting carbohydrates isn’t always the solution.

It might be part of it—or not at all—depending on the individual.

This survival response is a double-edged sword.

Helpful when a lion’s chasing you.

Harmful when it’s your inbox, your sleep, or your unresolved tension.

Mismanagement of just one foundational principle—

Thinking, Breathing, Hydration, Nutrition, Movement, Sleep—
can disrupt the entire system.

Because the body is a cybernetic system: a system of systems, governed by feedback and adaptation.

And when that system is out of ease, we call it dis-ease.

That’s when injury lingers.

Pain persists.

Energy fades.

Want to learn how to restore balance?

Reach out.

Click on the Link https://rebalancinghealthfirst.com/bookings/ for a free 45-minute consultation.

—Gio

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

High blood sugar levels and pre-diabetic states are more common than we think.
And while managing them is absolutely possible, it takes more than surface-level effort.
You train hard—so why isn’t your body responding the way it should?

You eat well—maybe a high-protein diet?

So why do you still feel sluggish?

Or maybe you’re on a high-fat diet—
So why does your digestion feel off after meals?

You’re doing all the breathing exercises to enhance lung capacity and CO₂ resilience—
So why do you still feel wound up like a spring, only to crash afterwards?

Sometimes, it’s not about doing more.

It’s about identifying which of the 6 foundational principles is driving the dysregulation.

If you’re dealing with injury, recurring pain, or high blood sugar, and want to learn how to truly address it—

Let’s find the root cause—book your free 45-minute consult via the link in my bio.
Thank you,Gio

02/09/2025

Yes, calories matter.

But what matters more is where those calories come from.

Not all food is created equal.

That chocolate cake from the supermarket, the bread, baked goods, sodas, and sugary drinks you’re consuming—they’re high in calories, but low in nutrients.

Think of it like driving a car with low-grade fuel.

If the octane (nutrient density) is low, your engine won’t perform at its best—no matter how full the tank is.

This is why the consumption of organic and chemical-free food is important.

And why the quality of the soil your food grows in matters—because that’s where nutrients are stored in the first place.

The body doesn’t run on calories alone.

It runs on nutrients.

When your diet is filled with highly processed foods and your body is under chronic stress, digestion suffers.

And even the little nutrition you do consume becomes harder to absorb.

Ever wonder why—despite doing 4 HIIT classes a week, skipping meals (because “fasting is good,” right?)—you still feel fatigued, your blood sugar is unstable, and you’re gaining weight?

It’s not just about calories.

It’s about nutrient quality, metabolic health, and strategic programming.

Did you know I can help you assess and tackle these issues?

Click the link https://rebalancinghealthfirst.com/bookings/ to book your free 45-minute consultation.

Thank you,Gio

30/08/2025

A small adjustment to an exercise can completely shift its role and impact in your program.

As suggested in How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy by , a bodyweight variation might be totally fine.But if I added dumbbells by my sides, I wouldn’t necessarily switch the movement around—because there’s no significant deceleration to control, unlike when using a club.

These details matter.

Programming and exercise selection isn’t a joke—it’s a science 🧪

So… what are you doing with your program?

If you’re looking to build something smarter,book your free 45-minute consultation via the link in my bio.

Giovanni

28/08/2025

We say food is expensive—but compared to what?

How many new clothes do we buy?

How many subscriptions do we forget we even have?

Food isn’t just fuel. It’s medicine, culture, connection, and longevity.

We’ll spend $80 on a night out or a new hoodie, but flinch at $12 for organic eggs.

Today I’m preparing fish wings—a delicious, nutrient-rich cut that most people overlook.

And guess what? I paid only $10 a kilo.

That’s real food, real value.

The truth is, real food costs what it’s worth.

What’s actually expensive is the long-term cost of poor nutrition: fatigue, inflammation, chronic illness, missed potential.

If we shift our values—even slightly—we’ll see that investing in quality food is one of the most powerful forms of self-care.

It’s not about spending more. It’s about spending better.

Thank you,Gio

27/08/2025

Every time you train, you're tapping into your central nervous system—its ability to respond, adapt, and evolve.

No two exercises are the same.

Variables like intensity, base of support, kinetic chain, speed, and planes of motion all shape the neurological demand.

So ask yourself:

Are you choosing exercises that truly serve your goals—or just going through the motions?

If you're unsure, or want to level up your programming,
book a free 45-minute consult via the link https://rebalancinghealthfirst.com/bookings/

Let’s build something intelligent, effective, and tailored to you.

— Giovanni

17/02/2025

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Who is this for?
This program is for busy, driven individuals who want to be specific and effective with their time. But before purchasing, you must qualify by taking the Beighton Hypermobility Test. If you score medium to low, you’re good to go! If you score high, this program may not be right for you, and I’d recommend strength and conditioning instead.

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