ON MASTERY

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD

Mastery is essential to self-actualization. But all routes to Mastery are predicated upon physical existence, physical integrity, and a minimum quotient of physical health.

THE CONDITIONING RX

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD

The Barbell Prescription includes a conditioning component. For some Athletes of Aging, this will mean a sport or physical discipline: "Lift weights and play your sport."

LIFT WEIGHTS AND PLAY YOUR SPORT

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC

Get strong. Then USE your strength.

EVERYBODY WAS KUNG FU FIGHTIN'

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC

Practicing martial arts is effective self-defense...against time and unhealthy aging.

YOGA FOR THE ATHLETE OF AGING

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC

Yoga practice meets SOME exercise prescription criteria. If you like it and tolerate it--do it!

SHOULD YOU DO OLYMPIC LIFTS?

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC

You can and should do Olympic Lifts, IF you meet these three criteria.

THE SWIMMING THANG

Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBV

If swimming is (or might be) your Thang, I can recommend it without reservation.