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I used to think of my feet as just\u2026 feet. They got me from point A to point B, and as long as they didn\u2019t hurt, I didn\u2019t give them much thought. But then, a few years ago, I had a shoulder surgery. It was a labrum tear, and while I was rehabbing, I realized something profound: my body wasn\u2019t as connected as I thought. I was strong in some areas, but completely lacking in others. It was like building a house with a strong roof but a shaky foundation. And that\u2019s when I started working with my strength and conditioning coach, Bert Massey, who completely shifted my perspective on what it means to be truly strong and, more importantly, truly functional for the long haul.<\/p>\n

Bert, a biomechanics and athletic performance specialist, has a philosophy that\u2019s refreshingly simple: take bites you can handle. Don\u2019t try to go from zero to hero overnight. But beyond that, he emphasizes the critical, often overlooked, importance of gait, walking, and rotation in the development of the human body. This isn\u2019t about lifting the heaviest weights or looking like a bodybuilder; it\u2019s about building a body that can move freely, efficiently, and without pain for decades to come. And a huge part of that, as I\u2019ve learned, starts with your feet.<\/p>\n

The Hidden Power of Your Feet: More Than Just Stepping Stones<\/h2>\n

When I first started with Bert, I had a shoulder injury. But what he noticed immediately was my lack of tension<\/em> or rigidity<\/em> in my body. I was all chaos and no structure. Think of it like this: there\u2019s a balance between being too rigid (like a powerlifter who can\u2019t turn their head) and being too loose (like me, flopping around without control).<\/p>\n

The injury happened in the most ridiculous way possible \u2013 I was taking a hip-hop class here in Austin, dancing to Rihanna\u2019s \u201cWork,\u201d and I did a simple twist and turn. My shoulder just popped out. It wasn\u2019t the first time either. I\u2019d had subluxations before, where the shoulder would slip out and back in. But this time was different.<\/p>\n

Bert explained it perfectly using the Chinese finger trap analogy. You know those little woven tubes where if you pull your fingers apart, the trap gets tighter? Your body works the same way. If you pull on one side (like throwing your arm out while dancing), the other side needs to create tension to hold everything together. My problem was that when I flung my arm out, there was nothing holding my shoulder into my body. No tension, no stability.<\/p>\n

The Foundation of Everything: Why Feet Matter More Than You Think<\/h2>\n

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Here\u2019s where things get interesting. Bert always talks about feet, and I\u2019ll be honest \u2013 at first, I thought it was just his thing. Like how some trainers obsess over glutes or core work. But then I experienced something that completely changed my mind.<\/p>\n

We did what Bert calls a \u201cfoot bath\u201d \u2013 basically using electrical stimulation to activate all the muscles in my feet. For three minutes, my feet were cramping like crazy. I was thinking, \u201cWhat are we doing here? This is torture.\u201d But then we went through our normal workout routine, and I broke every single personal record that day. Pull-downs, rows, everything. I was stronger across the board, and all we\u2019d done differently was work on my feet.<\/p>\n

Bert calls feet \u201cmegaphones.\u201d If you lose one degree of motion in your big toe, that amplifies to two or three degrees at your ankle, then six or seven at your knee, and by the time you get to your hip, you\u2019ve lost 10-20 degrees of range of motion. It\u2019s like a game of telephone, but with your body\u2019s movement patterns.<\/p>\n

Think about it this way: your feet have more nerve endings than almost anywhere else in your body (along with your hands, nose, and tongue). They\u2019re designed to read the world underneath you. When our ancestors were hunting, do you think they were looking down at the ground, worried about stepping on a rock? No way. Their feet were their early warning system, constantly sending information up the chain to keep them balanced and moving efficiently.<\/p>\n

The Modern Foot Problem (And Why It\u2019s Killing Your Productivity)<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s the thing that blew my mind: most of us have completely destroyed our feet without even realizing it. We\u2019ve stuffed them into narrow dress shoes that pinch our toes into arrow shapes, raised our heels, and basically turned our feet into non-functional blocks.<\/p>\n

I see this everywhere now. When I\u2019m on my regular trail here in Austin, I watch people run with their feet pointed outward. It\u2019s painful to watch because I know what\u2019s happening \u2013 they\u2019re never fully extending their knees, never accessing their glutes properly, and setting themselves up for knee pain down the road.<\/p>\n

Stand up right now and look at your feet. Are they pointing straight ahead, or are they angled outward? If they\u2019re angled out, your arches are collapsed, and you\u2019re only using the inside chain of muscles in your legs. You\u2019re missing out on the outside chain entirely, which means you\u2019re not getting the full rotational motion that makes humans uniquely powerful.<\/p>\n

The Productivity Connection: Energy, Focus, and Longevity<\/h2>\n

You might be wondering what any of this has to do with productivity. Here\u2019s the connection: when your body is working efficiently, everything else works better too. When I started working with Bert and focusing on functional movement, I noticed I had more energy throughout the day. I wasn\u2019t dealing with the low-level aches and pains that used to drain my mental resources.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a deeper connection. Bert introduced me to this concept of \u201ckeeping the pump all day.\u201d Instead of trying to cram a two-hour workout into your schedule, you spread movement throughout your day. Five minutes of bodyweight squats between meetings. A few pull-ups during a break. Some mace swings in your living room.<\/p>\n

This approach aligns perfectly with how I think about productivity. It\u2019s not about massive, unsustainable efforts. It\u2019s about consistent, manageable actions that compound over time. Just like how I approach business systems and workflows, the key is creating sustainable habits that you can maintain for decades.<\/p>\n

The 30-Minute Philosophy: Quality Over Quantity<\/h2>\n

One of the things I love about working with Bert is that our sessions are only 30 minutes. Most people think you need to spend an hour or two in the gym to get results, but that\u2019s old-school thinking. Bert\u2019s philosophy comes from turn-of-the-century physical culture \u2013 guys like George Hackenschmidt, who was absolutely ripped and recommended never working out for more than 20 minutes.<\/p>\n

The idea is simple: by the time you\u2019re dry from your bath, you should be done with your workout. It\u2019s about intensity and focus, not duration. This resonates with me because it\u2019s the same principle I apply to work. I\u2019d rather have a focused 30-minute work session than a distracted two-hour marathon.<\/p>\n

Benchmarks That Actually Matter<\/h2>\n

Forget about how much you can bench press or squat. Here are the benchmarks that actually predict long-term health and functionality:<\/p>\n

Basic Level:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Can you do a proper push-up?<\/li>\n
  • Can you sit in a deep squat (feet flat, comfortable) for a couple of minutes?<\/li>\n
  • Can you touch your toes without strain?<\/li>\n
  • Can you jump and land without knee or ankle pain?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Intermediate Level:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Can you do a pull-up?<\/li>\n
    • Can you do a pull-up with your knees tucked to your chest?<\/li>\n
    • Can you hold 50% of your body weight and squat down and back up?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Advanced Level:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Can you do a one-arm push-up?<\/li>\n
      • Can you do a pistol squat (single-leg squat)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These aren\u2019t about ego or showing off. They\u2019re about building a body that can handle whatever life throws at you, whether that\u2019s carrying groceries, playing with your kids, or still being active when you\u2019re 80.<\/p>\n

        The Longevity Game: Building Your Future Self<\/h2>\n

        This brings me to the bigger picture. I want to be the 80-year-old who can still get on a plane, walk around a new city, and play with his grandkids on the beach. I recently saw a woman in her late seventies on a trip to Mexico who was doing exactly that \u2013 active, engaged, and fully functional. That\u2019s my goal.<\/p>\n

        According to Bert, the key to longevity isn\u2019t complicated:<\/p>\n

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        1. Never stop lifting<\/b> \u2013 whether it\u2019s bodyweight exercises or actual weights, keep challenging your muscles<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Take care of your feet<\/b> \u2013 they\u2019re the foundation of everything<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. \u00a0Keep moving<\/strong> \u2013 but you can\u2019t keep moving if your feet don\u2019t work<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The foot thing keeps coming back because it\u2019s that important. Plantar fasciitis leads to Morton\u2019s neuroma, which leads to neuropathy, and suddenly you have shooting pains in your feet all day. This progression happens to people in their 40s and 50s, and once you lose the nerve function in your feet, it\u2019s incredibly difficult to get back.<\/p>\n

          Practical Steps You Can Take Today<\/h2>\n

          Here\u2019s what you can start doing right now:<\/p>\n

          For Your Feet:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Stand with your feet pointing straight ahead (not angled out)<\/li>\n
          • Practice balancing on one foot<\/li>\n
          • Try to move your toes individually<\/li>\n
          • Consider minimalist shoes or going barefoot when possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            For Overall Strength:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Start with bodyweight movements you can do throughout the day<\/li>\n
            • Focus on functional patterns rather than isolated muscle groups<\/li>\n
            • Work on that deep squat \u2013 use a kettlebell or doorframe for support if needed<\/li>\n
            • Add some hanging from a pull-up bar, even if you can\u2019t do a full pull-up yet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              For Longevity:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Think in terms of decades, not weeks<\/li>\n
              • Take \u201cbites you can chew\u201d \u2013 small, sustainable changes<\/li>\n
              • Focus on movement quality over quantity<\/li>\n
              • Address imbalances before they become injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                The Bigger Picture: Systems Thinking for Your Body<\/h2>\n

                Working with Bert has taught me to think about my body the same way I think about business systems. Everything is connected. A problem in one area affects everything else. The solution isn\u2019t to focus on the symptom (like knee pain) but to address the root cause (often foot dysfunction).<\/p>\n

                This systems thinking extends to how I approach health and productivity overall. Instead of chasing the latest biohack or productivity trend, I focus on the fundamentals that compound over time. Good sleep, consistent movement, proper nutrition, and stress management. These aren\u2019t sexy, but they work.<\/p>\n

                The Investment Mindset<\/h2>\n

                Bert often talks about \u201cbulletproofing\u201d your body, and I think of it as an investment in my future self. Every session we do, every movement pattern we work on, is like putting money in a retirement account. The compound interest is incredible, but you have to start early and be consistent.<\/p>\n

                The same principle applies to productivity systems. The time you invest in setting up proper workflows, learning keyboard shortcuts, or building good habits pays dividends for years. It\u2019s not about the immediate payoff; it\u2019s about the long-term compound effect.<\/p>\n

                Why This Matters for High Performers<\/h2>\n

                If you\u2019re someone who pushes hard in your career, this stuff becomes even more important. High performers tend to ignore their bodies until something breaks. We\u2019ll optimize our workflows, our tech stack, our morning routines, but we\u2019ll neglect the hardware that makes it all possible.<\/p>\n

                I learned this lesson the hard way with my shoulder injury. I was strong in some areas but had glaring weaknesses in others. It\u2019s like building a business with great marketing but terrible operations \u2013 eventually, something\u2019s going to give.<\/p>\n

                The beauty of Bert\u2019s approach is that it doesn\u2019t require massive time investment. Thirty minutes of focused work, spread throughout the day if needed, is enough to build and maintain the physical foundation that supports everything else you want to do.<\/p>\n

                Looking Forward: The Next 40 Years<\/h2>\n

                I\u2019m in my late 30s now, and I\u2019m thinking about the next 40 years. I want to be the entrepreneur who\u2019s still sharp and energetic in his 70s. I want to be the grandfather who can keep up with his grandkids. I want to be the 80-year-old who doesn\u2019t need help carrying his luggage.<\/p>\n

                This isn\u2019t about vanity or trying to look like a fitness model. It\u2019s about maintaining the physical capacity to live the life I want to live, for as long as possible. And it all starts with the foundation \u2013 literally, the ground you stand on.<\/p>\n

                Your feet are the interface between you and the world. They\u2019re your early warning system, your stability platform, and the starting point for every movement you make. Take care of them, and they\u2019ll take care of you.<\/p>\n

                The productivity hack isn\u2019t a new app or a better morning routine (though those help). It\u2019s building a body that can sustain high performance for decades. It\u2019s investing in your physical infrastructure the same way you invest in your business systems.<\/p>\n

                Start with your feet. Stand up straight. Take a deep breath. And take the first step toward a more functional, more resilient, more productive you.<\/p>\n

                *Want to learn more about functional fitness and longevity? Check out Bert Massey\u2019s work at adapt.fitness, or follow him on Instagram @MasseyBV. And if you\u2019re interested in the electrical stimulation work we discussed, look into NeuFit technology \u2013 it\u2019s been a game-changer for my training.*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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