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The Science, Stories, and Power of Horse Assisted Therapy
In 2026, we find ourselves in the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse, a year traditionally associated with energy, freedom, movement, and indomitable spirit. The Horse in Chinese culture symbolizes strength, independence, and momentum, qualities that beautifully mirror...
Weighted Vest Walking & Hill Training
Endurance isn’t built in one workout. It’s built through discipline, consistency, and showing up even when the work feels simple. That’s why more runners, hikers, and endurance athletes are adding two powerful tools into their training mix: weighted vest walking and...
Walking Might Be the Most Underrated Performance Tool
Why Walking Is More Than Just a Step When you think of training, walking probably doesn’t make the top of your list. It’s easy, low impact, and doesn’t feel like it’s “hard work.” But what if walking is secretly one of the most powerful tools for performance,...
Sports Are Epic: How Fitness, Competition, and Community Make Us Stronger Together
As we head into the NFL playoffs, energy is high. Fans are locked in. Jerseys are out. Group chats are buzzing. And for a few hours each week, people from all walks of life are focused on the same goal, the same game, the same moment. That’s the power of sports....
Why Skiing and Snowboarding Are the Ultimate Winter Medicine
Cold air. Bright sun bouncing off fresh snow. Legs burning. Heart pounding. Friends laughing on the lift. That moment when you stick a turn you’ve been working on all season. Skiing and snowboarding are not just winter hobbies. They are full-body therapy disguised as...
VO₂ Max: Why It Matters, Running vs. Walking, and How to Improve It at Any Age
If you care about performance, longevity, and feeling strong in your everyday life, there’s one number that tells a powerful story about your fitness: VO₂ max. VO₂ max measures how much oxygen your body can use during intense exercise. In simple terms, it reflects how...
Real Athletes, Real Recovery: How Asé Muscle Gel Keeps You Winning
Pain, soreness, and inflammation don’t stop athletes — but they can slow you down. Meet Samantha, Olivia, Ava, Real athletes from across the country who refuse to let discomfort get in the way of their game. Samantha — Marathon Runner & Ironman Competitor (Boston,...
Fasting Myths, Busted
What Science Actually Says Fasting is often misunderstood. Let’s clear up the most common myths with facts grounded in human physiology and current research. Myth 1: Fasting Puts You Into Starvation Mode Fact:Short-term fasting lowers insulin and increases fat...
Fasting, Autophagy & the Cellular Reset
A Functional Medicine Perspective on Resetting the Body for the New Year The start of a new year naturally sparks a desire to reset — physically, mentally, and metabolically. One practice that continues to gain attention in both functional medicine and performance...
How Discipline Will Help You Win in 2026
2026 is here, and every athlete knows the thrill of a fresh start—the excitement of new goals, new PRs, and new challenges. Motivation feels amazing at first. It’s the energy that pushes you out the door, onto the track, or into the gym. But motivation alone isn’t...
The Athlete’s Secret Weapon for Faster Recovery
Every athlete — whether you’re dominating the court, conquering trails, grinding out cycling miles, smashing laps in the pool, or lifting heavy in the gym — knows that soreness, tightness, and fatigue can slow you down. But here’s the game changer: Asé Pure Naturals...
Can Mental Training Boost Physical Performance?
One of the most fascinating — and most misunderstood — findings in performance science is that the brain can activate many of the same neural pathways during mental rehearsal as it does during real physical practice. But here’s the truth the research makes very...
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