Co-Movement Gym

03/17/2026

Injury recovery is one of the biggest reasons people are talking about peptides right now.

BPC-157 is a peptide derived from a naturally occurring protein in the stomach. Researchers have been studying it because it appears to support tissue repair, inflammation regulation, and improved blood flow, which may help the body recover from tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint injuries. It’s also being explored for its potential role in gut health and healing the digestive tract.

Look up our recent Peptides episode for more info! The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path and Lombardi Chiropractic . Use code COMO25 for 25% off at nativepath.com.

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03/13/2026

GHK-Cu is one of the most talked-about peptides in the health and wellness world right now.

It’s a naturally occurring peptide that plays a role in tissue repair, inflammation regulation, and cellular regeneration. It is known for it’s benefits related to skin health, hair growth, and wound healing, and is even being studied for it’s cognitive health benefits.

Although it is naturally produced in our bodies, GHK-Cu levels decline significantly with age, leading to thinning skin and hair, slower injury recovery, elevated inflammation. Check out our recent podcast episode on peptides to learn more about why you may (or may not) want to consider supplementing with peptides.

The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path and Lombardi Chiropractic . Use code COMO25 for 25% off at nativepath.com.

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03/07/2026

During my childhood years we burnt wood to stay warm during the long Upstate New York winters. Summer and Fall were spent splitting and stacking. My Dad continually reminded me to never lose the ability to do “real work”, ie: manual labor.

In the fitness world, two areas get most of the attention; cardio and strength training. There are numerous sub categories for both but from a generalized stand point cardio and strength training are the main focus points. I’ve always added a third category, manual labor. I’ve always thought what good is gym fitness if you can’t apply it to the real world? Can you spend a day building a deck, splitting wood, hanging tree stands, or planting a garden without feeling destroyed? Not only does this category add to your overall functional abilities, it gives you a sense of accomplishment and a job well done when finished.

“I have omitted all mention of the desperado and the melancholic, not to mention the psychopath, representing the darker sides of the human psyche, impossible to ignore in any serious consideration of the art of chopping wood—we are, after all, talking about smashing something into pieces. With all the physical power at one’s disposal, using a sharpened cutting edge—for thousands of years the most efficient battlefield weapon of them all. Modern life doesn’t offer many opportunities to compare with this, to engage in a serious act of violence one day and enjoy the fruits of it the next, and all without doing anyone any harm. Am I a part-time psychopath? So that is what is most likely to be going through my mind as I address the chopping block these days—the idea that what I’m about to do connects me with history. It reminds me of who I am, and where I come from.” Roy Jacobsen

02/26/2026

Peptides are suddenly everywhere in the health and wellness world — from biohacking podcasts to skincare shelves.

They’re small protein fragments that help cells communicate. Think of them as biological “text messages” that tell cells to repair tissue, regulate inflammation, or adjust metabolism.

Because of how targeted they are, peptides are gaining attention for potential recovery, performance, and skin benefits. But like any emerging therapy, the research is still evolving — and understanding the risks matters.

Listen to our Peptides episode to learn about the science, the hype, the potential benefits, and the cautions.

The Co-Movement Gym Podcast is supported by Native Path and Lombardi Chiropractic . Use code COMO25 for 25% off at nativepath.com.

02/19/2026

One Activity That Can Motivate Your Kid:
One Hard Thing Per Day

Video games, social media, climate-controlled homes, cozy clothes, food on demand, the list goes on and on. Life is significantly easier for our children (and us adults) than 50-100 years ago. This has resulted in skyrocketing mental health issues, obesity, drug abuse and poor academics. Without daily challenge, without a sense of accomplishment, we all fall into a state of contentment which eventually leads to depression and no motivation. Dopamine filled activities such as video games, drugs, and social media fill that empty void and give us a short-term boost to a long-term problem. This negative spiral effect compounds over time. As our children go through their major developmental years, if they do not experience challenging activities, learn to overcome, and occasionally feel a sense of big accomplishment (and failure), they will continually choose the path of least resistance which we all know never leads to achieving your true potential.

Enter.... the “One Hard Thing Per Day” mindset.

In our house, we ask our 12-year-old, what’s the one hard thing you did today? Sometimes we get wisea*s responses, other times we get an answer or an idea that makes you smile. Over time, this almost becomes second nature. We earn our comfort. Splitting wood, hike, run, make a cold call back to a customer, workout in the gym, start a fire in the backyard in 12-degree weather, make a fort, 1 hour of extra homework, or a 30 second cold shower. There are endless options. All of these things are hard, and all of these things build 1% more resilience each time you complete them.

Implement the One Hard Thing Per Day mindset in your household and watch the results for yourself. The one caveat is at least one parent must do it with the child. Please do not be the parent recommending a hard activity while you are sitting back with your feet up on the recliner. Be the example.

01/21/2026

12/20/2025

“Belief can be as powerful as physiology.”

12/16/2025

My father had a 15 foot rope hanging in our maple tree all throughout my childhood. We had numerous competitions climbing it, hanging from it, swinging from it etc. We would challenge family members at holiday parties to a climbing contest. My father always said (and still does), “you should always be able to climb a rope”. Looking back, this simple tool had quite an influence on my physical development. At age 43 I’m still climbing. (and so are many of our clients of all ages)

12/11/2025

Your grandkids don’t need you to be skinny, they need you to be strong enough to stand and play.

12/07/2025

First buck.

Hardwork, patience, practice.

Memories live forever.