From the Founder, Brian Mazza 3/24

When you’re ready.. you will!

There’s no damn motivational speaker good enough,

no self-help book detailed enough,no love strong enough,

no retreat, affirmation, meditation technique, crystal, podcast, plant medicine, seminar, mentor, healer, or Instagram quote that’s going to change you.

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From the Team @ HPLT 3/24

Markets Update

US stocks eked out a small gain last week after trading lower for 4 straight weeks, with 2-3% daily selloffs feeling like the norm.  The S&P 500 seems to be stabilizing a bit after the move lower that started that 3rd week of February.  The daily headline ping-pong around Trump’s tariffs appear to be slowing down, it feels like they are very consciously rolling out messages in a less chaotic fashion after the stock market went straight down for the better part of 3 weeks during peak headline-volatility.  Chairman of the Fed, Jerome Powell, spoke to the press last Wednesday and takeaways helped with more positive sentiment.  Rates were left on hold, and Powell’s commentary appeared upbeat, suggesting inflationary impacts from future tariffs could be transitory and not long-lasting.   

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Tommy's Take by Tommy Pomatico 3/24

Understanding Stress: Different Stress, Same Response

Stress. It's something we all experience in different forms and at various levels. Whether it's the pressure of deadlines at work, a tough workout session, or the stress of daily life, it can feel overwhelming. But did you know that all types of stress—work stress and exercise stress alike—are essentially the same? And just as important as knowing how to handle them, is understanding how to recover from them. In fact, recovery is key to managing stress, no matter the source. Let’s explore this idea in depth.

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Spotlights by Melissa Westphal 3/24

Interview with Dr. Isiah Robinson

Chiropractor, Developer of xFitLab

VO2 max measures the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during intense exercise. In simple terms, it’s the gold standard for measuring cardiovascular fitness and aerobic capacity. The higher your VO2 max, the more efficiently your body can deliver and use oxygen to fuel your muscles. The importance of this is that it is a key indicator of how well your pulmonary and circulatory system are working. 

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