Coachdshen.com
  • Life/Health/Somatic Coaching
  • Workplace/Executive Coaching
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact

Author: dshen

Omega 6 : Omega 3 Ratio Update: Back to 1:1!

Posted on October 3, 2017December 2, 2017 by dshen

In my last O6:O3 update, I noted that my eating pattern and aggressive supplementation had driven my O6:O3 ratio to 0.7 to 1, resulting in diarrhea and some more stomach[…]

Posted in Nutrition Leave a comment

The Joys of Marathon Crawling

Posted on September 21, 2017December 2, 2017 by dshen

As all who practice Original Strength know, crawling is one of the most fundamental movement patterns we practice and is one of our basic Resets. Babies crawl before they walk;[…]

Posted in Bodyweight, Original Strength Leave a comment

Omega 6: Omega 3 Ratio Update

Posted on May 29, 2017December 2, 2017 by dshen

I did a follow up OmegaQuant test and was shocked to find my O6:O3 ratio had continue to move from 0.9:1 to 0.7:1! I didn’t change my eating or supplementation[…]

Posted in Nutrition Leave a comment

Beginning to Integrate Intra-Abdominal Pressure Generation into Movement

Posted on April 18, 2017December 2, 2017 by dshen

I recorded this video and never posted it here! If you’ve been working through my drills to promote diaphragmatic breathing, you’ll want to explore this drill next. Otherwise, you may[…]

Posted in Breathing, Nasal and Abdominal Leave a comment

Progressive Calisthenics Instructor Certification Workshop, Feb 2017 Mountain View, CA

Posted on February 20, 2017December 2, 2017 by dshen

Two weekends ago, I attended the Progressive Calisthenics Instructor Certification (PCC) Workshop at Evolution Trainers in Mountain View, CA. When I heard that the PCC was coming to the SF[…]

Posted in Bodyweight, Certifications, Workshops Leave a comment

Total Immersion: The Finish

Posted on February 4, 2017December 2, 2017 by dshen

A quick video on the “Finish” where the hand in the water stroking back reaches the end and exits the water:

Posted in Swimming Leave a comment

Reaching an Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio of 1:1

Posted on December 21, 2016December 2, 2017 by dshen

In March of this year, I met up with some folks working in the area of inflammation and how it relates to every non-communicable disease out there. The concept of[…]

Posted in Nutrition Leave a comment

The Carb Back Loading Update 12-17-16

Posted on December 19, 2016December 2, 2017 by dshen

Here are my stats from my Omron Body Monitor on Saturday 12-17-16: Weight 139.6 lbs BMI 21.9 Fat 13.3% Muscle 41.6% RM 1516 Body Age 28 Visceral Fat 5 Given[…]

Posted in Nutrition Leave a comment

My Beginner’s Guide to Diet and Nutrition

Posted on December 14, 2016December 2, 2017 by dshen

A friend asked me how I would recommend improving diet and increasing fat loss. Here are my recommendations for someone who is just starting out: Here is a rather long[…]

Posted in Nutrition Leave a comment

Strength Matters Kettlebell Certification Level 1: NYC Oct 21-23, 2016

Posted on October 29, 2016December 2, 2017 by dshen

It’s the beginning of September, and I ping Mark “Rif” Reifkind, my kettlebell coach and Chief Instructor of Strength Matters, on Facebook. I talk about the problems of my right[…]

Posted in Certifications, Workshops, Kettlebells, Deadlifting, and Weights Leave a comment

Posts navigation

← Older posts

Recent Posts

  • How Much Readiness, Willingness, and Capacity for Change Do You Have?
  • A Pause on Swim Coaching and Personal Training
  • How to Maintain a Workout Program
  • Sauna Mats are Awesome!
  • Aligning With Your Passions and Purpose is the Secret of Sustainability

Recent Comments

  • DShen on Gua Sha and STARR Tools
  • Cheryl on Gua Sha and STARR Tools
  • Steve on FINIS Swimsense Review (and Comparison with the Swimovate) [UPDATED]
  • TerryDarc on Graston in the Privacy of My Own Home
  • Dr. James Rubin, D.C. on Gua Sha and STARR Tools

Archives

  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • June 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • September 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • September 2019
  • July 2019
  • June 2019
  • May 2019
  • April 2019
  • March 2019
  • January 2019
  • November 2018
  • July 2018
  • January 2018
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • February 2017
  • December 2016
  • October 2016
  • June 2016
  • February 2016
  • August 2015
  • June 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • December 2014
  • November 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • February 2014
  • January 2014
  • December 2013
  • October 2013
  • September 2013
  • June 2013
  • April 2013
  • March 2013
  • January 2013
  • November 2012
  • August 2012
  • July 2012
  • June 2012
  • May 2012
  • April 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2012
  • November 2011
  • October 2011
  • September 2011
  • August 2011
  • July 2011
  • June 2011
  • May 2011
  • April 2011
  • March 2011
  • February 2011
  • December 2010
  • October 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • May 2010
  • March 2010
  • January 2010
  • December 2009
  • October 2009
  • September 2009
  • August 2009
  • July 2009
  • June 2009
  • May 2009
  • April 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • January 2009
  • December 2008
  • November 2008
  • October 2008
  • September 2008
  • August 2008
  • July 2008
  • June 2008
  • May 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007
  • July 2007
  • June 2007
  • May 2007
  • April 2007
  • March 2007
  • February 2007
  • January 2007
  • December 2006
  • November 2006
  • October 2006
  • September 2006
  • August 2006
  • July 2006
  • June 2006
  • May 2006
  • April 2006
  • March 2006
  • February 2006
  • January 2006
  • December 2005
  • November 2005
  • October 2005
  • September 2005
  • July 2005
  • May 2005
  • April 2005
  • March 2005
  • February 2005
  • January 2005

Categories

  • Bodyweight
  • Books and Resources
  • Breathing, Nasal and Abdominal
  • Certifications, Workshops
  • Coaching Offerings
  • COVID-19 Crisis
  • Cycling
  • EVOsport
  • Functional Dentistry
  • Functional Medicine
  • General Training
  • Injury Prevention, Recovery, Healing, and Performance Enhancement
  • Intermediate to Advanced
  • Ironman Austria 7-16-2006
  • Ironman Brazil 2007
  • Ironman CDA 2009 6-21-09
  • Ironman Florida 11-1-08
  • Ironman New Zealand 2005
  • Ironman WA 12-2-2007
  • Kettlebells, Deadlifting, and Weights
  • Life/Health Coach Training
  • Life/Health Coaching
  • Mental Aspects and Preparation
  • Nutrition
  • Off Season
  • Original Strength
  • Pandemic
  • Race Reports
  • RKC August 17-18, 2019
  • Running
  • Somatic Coaching
  • Swimming
  • Technology
  • Training vs. Life
  • Uncategorized

Subscribe!

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Subscribe to the CoachDShen Blog!

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Blog - About - Privacy Policy - Contact

Disclaimer: I am not a licensed medical professional. Coaches do not prevent, diagnose, treat or cure medical conditions, and coaching does not replace the need for medical advice. Information presented here is not intended as medical or legal advice. Coaching is not psychotherapy or counseling. This website and its content is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this website or materials linked from this website is at the user's own risk. The content of this website is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Copyright © 2021 CoachDShen, LLC. All Rights Reserved.