Good morning. The Colts finalize their performance staff, a study shows optimism extends lifespan by up to 15%, and the Lions are keeping their S&C staff despite injury concerns. Let's get into it...
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Preston Greene |
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Chris Rounds |
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Pete Link |
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🏈 Colts Finalize Performance Staff
The Indianapolis Colts added Tyrell Brown as S&C assistant after 9 years of experience, most recently as assistant director of human performance at TCU (2022-26).
Mikey Blazejowski was also promoted to performance science analyst after five seasons with the Colts. Read More
📈 Optimism Extends Lifespan by Up to 15%
A study recently resurfaced on X found that higher optimism levels were associated with 11-15% longer lifespan and 1.5-1.7x greater odds of reaching age 85+.
The associations held after adjusting for health conditions, depression, and health behaviors. Optimism appears to promote healthier behaviors and better emotional regulation under stress. Read More
🦁 Lions Keep S&C Staff Despite Injury Concerns
The Detroit Lions made no changes to their strength and conditioning department despite two injury-plagued seasons. Players gave strength coaches an A- and training staff a B in NFLPA grades after the 2024 season.
The front office and players trust the staff—injuries are attributed to bad luck in a violent, physical game, not poor training. Success story: Amon-Ra St. Brown was expected to miss weeks but was ready in one week for a Thursday night game and balled out. Read More
⏰ Stop Eating 3 Hours Before Bed for Better Heart Health
A recent study showed that stopping eating 3+ hours before bed (extending overnight fast to 13-16 hours) improved diastolic blood pressure by 3.5%, heart rate by 5%, plus better HRV, lower cortisol, and improved insulin sensitivity.
Participants didn't change what or how much they ate—just when. Sleep-aligned eating patterns matter as much as food quality. Read More
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