The G8way journal .

The 8 Pillars of Quality of Life

Eight loads, one system. The lens we use behind every G8way assessment and program.

Apr 20, 20257 min read

Why Do We Need Straight Feet? And Is It Okay to Have Duck Feet?

Healthy feet are our first anatomical connection to the ground — and the most critical area of focus in health and wellness.

Jun 25, 20226 min read

What is Back Chain Dominance?

Five years ago the term barely existed. Today it could be the single most important concept for understanding how your body performs and protects itself.

Jun 25, 20227 min read

Why Do We Start with the Ground?

The ground decompresses the body, simplifies movement, and unlocks access in the ankles and hips that no standing exercise can reach.

Jun 26, 20225 min read

Sleep and Its Effects on the Body

You spend 26 years of your life sleeping. The position you do it in either reinforces your movement — or quietly undoes everything you worked for.

Jun 26, 20226 min read

What Do We All Have in Common?

Everyone has different heights, skills, and backgrounds. But we all share the same 24 hours — and how you spend them changes everything.

Aug 26, 20224 min read

Why Do the Feet Need Proper Toe Splay?

Toe splay is essential for setting the rest of the body up for success. When toes get compressed, the entire kinetic chain above pays the price.

Why Did We Assess Centenarians and the Indigenous?

These groups dodged the environments that deteriorate natural movement -- and their bodies prove it. Here is what we learned.

Mar 17, 20234 min read

Do You Lack Hip Internal Rotation?

Improving your walking pattern can unlock mobility and reduce pain in ways that isolated stretching never will.

Mar 17, 20234 min read

What Can G8way Max Do With My Genetics?

Your genetic code tells us how your body responds to training and nutrition. Here is how we use that blueprint to speed up your results.

Mar 17, 20234 min read

What Are the Negative Effects of Bad Posture?

Poor posture quietly compounds over time -- from muscle strain and poor circulation to increased injury risk and impaired mechanics.

The Biggest Problem: People Think They Can Never Change

Most people don't know what they don't know. The majority of the world has no idea their gait is affecting their health -- or that it can be fixed.

For the Person That Works at the Computer

If your job or hobbies revolve around the computer, your upper body is at risk. Here are six practical ways to protect yourself.

What Is the Biggest Threat to a Throwing Athlete?

The phone may be one of the biggest killers of a thrower's career stability. Three small changes that make a real difference.

Why Is Groundwork One of the Best Ways to Build Glutes?

With the G8way system, every rep is calculated to target the glute directly. Get in the back chain on the ground and the results speak for themselves.

Mar 17, 20232 min read

What Should I Do Before Going Back Into the Game?

Sitting on the bench compresses your joints and puts your body in poor posture. Rest smarter on the sidelines -- and your performance will show it.

Mar 17, 20232 min read

I Have Misaligned Hips -- What If One Leg Is Longer?

Misaligned hips cause pain, uneven wear, and limited range of motion. Here is what you need to know and how to address it.

Mar 19, 20233 min read

What Happens If I Am Constantly in Sleep Debt as an Athlete?

Lack of sleep reduces strength, coordination, and recovery. Your body cannot produce the natural HGH it needs to repair without proper REM cycles.

Mar 19, 20233 min read

Movement Technique Over Maxing Out Weight

Proper form prevents injury, improves performance, and builds long-term progress. Your body must have access before it can build strength.

Mar 19, 20233 min read

Master Your Emotions and Physical State

Your state affects how you react to every situation -- and the remarkable thing is you can shift it in seconds.

Side Effects of Sitting in the Car or Chair Too Long

Prolonged sitting decreases blood flow, creates poor posture, and trains your subconscious brain with the shape of a chair. Here is how to fight back.

What Does the Double Sprint Gene Mean?

The ACTN3 sprint gene influences which training style fits your body best. Knowing your genetic code can save you years on the road to your goals.

Neck Alignment -- When It Is Out of Alignment

Poor neck alignment can cause headaches, restrict blood flow to the brain, and put throwing athletes at serious injury risk.

Why Is Failure a Good Thing?

Most people run from failure. The ones who succeed use it as a stepping stone. True grit is built in the moments you want to quit.

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Why Should My Subconscious Brain Take the Reins in Competition?

Over-thinking your movements in a game leads to the yips. Letting the subconscious take over unlocks fluidity, timing, and peak performance.

Mar 21, 20234 min read

I Have a Bunion -- My Toes Have No Space

Compressed toes and bunions ripple upward through the entire body, affecting gait, posture, hips, knees, and lower back.

Hardest Jobs on the Body

Construction workers, police officers, truck drivers -- these professions create connective tissue stress most people never consider. Here is how to manage it.

Why Incorporate Play in Training?

When you have fun while you train, your gains are more likely to occur. Play is not a break from the work -- it is part of the work.

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Subconscious vs Conscious Brain

Your culture and environment are constantly feeding your subconscious mind. Learn why it matters and how to take control of what goes in.

Mar 21, 20232 min read

Everything on Corners and Decompression

Double corners and back chain dominance go hand in hand. Understanding this connection unlocks the key to a pain-free lower back.

Mar 29, 20234 min read

Closed and Open Chain -- The Ankle

The foot has thirty-three joints. If you don't use them, you lose them. Here is what closed and open chain training means for your ankle health.

Mar 29, 20234 min read

Decompression 101

Gravity compresses your joints every second of every day. These are the tools and techniques we use to fight back.

Mar 29, 20234 min read

Coaching

G8way Max -- Why Should I Be a Coach?

The world's connective tissue needs help. Here is the mission, the belief, and the invitation to join us in changing it.

Emotional and Psychological Factors and Movement

Anxiety and stress cause poor posture and inefficient patterns. Confidence and joy do the opposite. Your emotions are shaping your body.

Training Your Non-Dominant Hand and Side

Balance, injury prevention, muscle symmetry, and brain function -- four compelling reasons to start using the other side.

What Is a Non-Contact Injury?

Non-contact injuries happen when the body deviates from its natural movement patterns. G8way Max was built to prevent exactly this.

How Can I Become More Durable?

Physical durability comes from natural movement and addressing weaknesses. Mental durability comes from building grit through failure and trials.

Why and When to Use a Weighted Vest

A weighted vest is a powerful tool -- but only once you have built a solid movement foundation. Here is how to add it the right way.

What Is the Law of Attraction?

The five people you surround yourself with have a huge impact on you. The Law of Attraction says your thoughts do the same thing.

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Sweep the Sheds -- Leave the Place Better Than You Found It

The All Blacks clean their own locker room after every game. It is not about the task -- it is about humility, accountability, and team above self.

Mar 30, 20234 min read

I Am the Best Player on My Team -- What Should I Do?

With ability comes responsibility. Communicate, stay humble, work harder, develop others, and put the team first.

Mar 30, 20233 min read

Why Should I Measure My Goals?

Without measuring progress, you cannot know if you are moving forward. Tracking keeps you accountable, motivated, and on course.

Mar 30, 20233 min read

What Can I Gain From Knowing My Genetics?

A DNA kit gives you the blueprint for your nutrition, recovery, and training style. Knowledge of your genetics removes limits.

Mar 30, 20234 min read

Youth

Everything Needed to Know About Burnout as an Athlete

Ages 11 to 13 mark the peak burnout window. Over-involvement, specialization, and pressure from parents are the leading causes.

Mar 30, 20234 min read

Win at All Costs -- A Breakdown of This Mindset

The win-at-all-costs mentality is eroding ethics in sports and beyond. Why integrity and fairness must come before short-term success.

Mar 30, 20233 min read

Youth

How Should I Assess My Life as a High School Athlete?

Sleep, self-talk, relationships, education, time management, mobility, movement, and fulfilling promises -- a full breakdown for young athletes.

Mar 30, 20236 min read

Extra Tips That Will Change Your Life

Demand more. Be present. Speak your goals. Feed your subconscious. A collection of mindset tools from Coach Jacob.

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Emotions Play a Big Part in Your Quality of Life

Our emotions are closely linked to our beliefs and values. What story are you writing with the choices you make each day?

Why You Must Fail Your Way to Success

Edison failed 1,000 times before the light bulb. Disney went bankrupt. Failure is not the end of the story -- it is part of the process.

How Can I Improve My Focus?

Focus on what you want. Do not lose focus. Then create a blueprint for how to get there.

Mar 31, 20232 min read

BACK CHAIN DOMINANCE IS KEY. HERE'S WHY

Being consistently back-chain dominant in both resting and movement has proven to be highly beneficial for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

Mar 31, 20234 min read

How does emotion affect your movement?

The connection between motion and emotion is a fascinating aspect of human psychology. Changing how you move can be the fastest way to improve your mood.

Something I wish I knew before trying to improve my sleep positions..

Changing your sleep position requires time and patience. Start with naps and make gradual adjustments — don't try to change everything at once.

Some more science behind the movement system at G8way Max

The golden ratio and Benford's law match perfectly with the greatest movers ever to exist. Here's how G8way Max keeps athletes non-contact injury free.

Mar 31, 20234 min read

Unlocking the Power of Beliefs: How Your Psychology Shapes Your Results

Psychology accounts for 80% of your success. The beliefs you have guide your decisions, your decisions drive your actions, and your actions determine your results.

Asking the Right Questions: A Morning Ritual for Gratitude and Focus

The questions you ask yourself each morning determine what you focus on and how you feel. Here are five powerful ones to start your day right.

The meaning you associate to the situation you face, determines your outcome.

Life is like a Choose Your Own Adventure book. The meaning we attach to events is the page we turn to. It's not the situation that defines us — it's our reaction.

Apr 1, 20234 min read

A quick test to see if you're Inside Ankle Bone High

Stand on one leg, pull the other to your chest, and check if your inside ankle bone stays high. You can even do this in the shower.

Apr 1, 20232 min read

As an athlete, why should I focus solely on what I can control?

You can't control the weather, so why worry about it?

Apr 1, 20231 min read

Why is the lateral calf the new bicep?

Everyone is doing bicep curls when they need to be doing lateral calf and foot-strengthening exercises. Almost everyone's feet are collapsing.

Apr 6, 20233 min read

What do we mean when we say, "buy yourself more freedom?"

Eliminating pain opens the door to freedom. Buy yourself more room for error so that sitting in traffic or on the couch doesn't cost you.

Apr 6, 20234 min read

How do I create more "feel" as a throwing athlete?

"Feel" is having a nice touch. Move better, eliminate energy leaks, and you will have a more repeatable motion with great accuracy.

Apr 6, 20232 min read

What destroys a dog's movement & ultimately leads to body problems?

Slippery floors, crooked resting positions, and lack of time in the grass — here's how to protect your pet's movement and prevent injury.

Apr 7, 20233 min read

Health

Can improving my movement, specifically neck alignment, improve my headaches?

8.5 out of 10 people need corrective neck alignment exercises. When the neck creeps forward, nerves and blood vessels to the brain become compressed.

Apr 8, 20235 min read

Here's a quick test for you to show you how fast you can change your focus.

Whatever you focus on, you're gonna find it. Seek and you shall find. Coach Jacob gave this exercise to a college baseball team before practice.

Apr 8, 20233 min read

How can I get faster & quicker, quicker?

11 smart and efficient ways to get faster — from movement mechanics and DNA testing to fast-twitch training and competing against people faster than you.

Apr 8, 20234 min read

Biomechanical Analysis in Your Pocket: Unlock Better Movement and Personalized Progress | Garrett Salpeter w/ Neufit & Coach Jacob Salim

Garrett Salpeter of Neufit speaks with Coach Jacob Salim about G8way Max's motion capture technology, the eight movement assessment categories, personalized programming, and how natural movement benefits everyone from elite athletes to seniors.

Aug 11, 202520 min read

How to Get OUT OF PAIN and MOVE BETTER | Coach Colin | Power Talks Podcast

Coach Colin, movement professional and G8way Max coach at Ubrzati in Melbourne, FL, shares how movement optimization and joint longevity can lead to a pain free, injury free, high-performing lifestyle.

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Coach Colin Podcast | Self mastery through focus, discipline, and learning

Julian Powers speaks with athletic movement Coach Colin about personal growth, coaching, and creativity — exploring morning rituals, emotional awareness, mentorship, discipline, and embracing failure.

Aug 6, 20252 min read

Does Your Child Move Correctly? Podcast with Dr. Randy Naidoo @ SHINE Pediatrics Clinic

Coach Jacob joined SHINE Pediatrics to discuss how growth plates affect movement development and why teenagers must master natural movement before it becomes exponentially harder.

Aug 6, 20253 min read

150 ways you didn't know you could improve your movement

From driving and washing dishes to sleeping and climbing — G8way Max breaks down 150 overlooked ways to improve your movement and gain a competitive edge.

Apr 1, 202312 min read

Health

What if I feel I'm too old to fix myself?

We cannot control our age number, but we can control how we age. No matter how old you are, you can still improve your body physically.

Apr 18, 20233 min read

What can I learn from being on a training call with my G8way Max coach?

Training calls are remote, personalized, and powerful. One call could give you a whole new awareness that would change your athletic career.

Apr 18, 20234 min read

Are you spending enough time on injury-preventative training?

Athletes get faster but lose it all when they get hurt. Imagine if you never got hurt. Your coach, your career, and your body would all love that.

Apr 17, 20233 min read

What is your best ability as an athlete?

Your best ability is your availability. You can't contribute to your sport if you're constantly injured or unavailable. Pain is limiting. Imagine life without limits.

Apr 17, 20233 min read

A list of good resting positions you should have in your back pocket

A complete toolbox of resting positions you can use anywhere — from the Seiza and Resting Squat to the Samurai Position and Inverted Table Hang.

Apr 16, 20232 min read

Nutrition

Food for Thought: Nourishing Your Brain & Body for Optimal Performance

Whatever you repeatedly feed your brain and/or body will eventually affect your life. You can't out-train a poor diet — and your mindset works the same way.

Apr 16, 20236 min read

When I jog, should my heels touch the ground?

Your heels should stay up when running and even jogging. Extra ground contact time from heel striking is slowing you down.

What is the 1st Movement Point, Straight Feet?

So many people today walk around with their feet pointed out. Mastering the feet is one of the best things one can do for their physical body.

What is the 2nd Movement Point, Inside Ankle Bone High?

To have IABH, one must keep all toes on the ground. Acquire it naturally from birth or through the recode or slant boards.

What is the 3rd Movement Point, Columns?

Whether resting or moving, as long as you're within your columns and manipulating them to your advantage, you will have a more durable life.

What is the 4th Movement Point, Back Chain Dominance?

The posterior chain must dominate the front chain. A healthy life free from pain and ache comes from being Back Chain Dominant. That's how the body was designed.

What is the 5th Movement Point, Bows?

Bows are strong and explosive — a sign of load capability. If we fail to create a Bow shape when we move, we absorb pressure from the ground force in our knees or ankles.

What is the 6th Movement Point, Corners?

When we leave the ground, we want to launch with the "Corner" shape. This is how we maintain energy throughout the kinetic chain without leaking any potential force.

What is the 7th Movement Point, Center of Mass Control?

All are affected by gravity. Controlling your COM while you hit a baseball can help you generate more power. Manipulating it as a wide receiver can make you more deceptive.

What is the 8th Movement Point, Spinal Freedom?

Spinal Freedom is the final movement point. If you have it, you have a long and decompressed spine that gravity doesn't affect the same way.

What is the Drop In? Why is the Drop In important?

The Drop In is the accumulation of all 8 Movement Points and how the Greatest of All Time Movers physically appear when they move.

Why should I use support in my exercises?

G8way Max has seen guys who can back squat 400 pounds but can't hold a perfect Drop-In. Value your support; value your technique.

Why should I work on myself?

If you don't work on yourself, who will? One of the best ways to guarantee a return on investment is to invest in yourself.

Why does success leave clues?

Study what the greats did. G8way Max spent thousands of hours analyzing the greatest movers on the planet — because success always leaves clues.

Why does improving one's Bow and Corner improve one's vertical jump height?

If your hips aren't loading with the bow and releasing with the corner, you won't maximize your vertical jump. Movement quality affects your jump in a good way or a bad way.

Apr 15, 20234 min read

How do you hold your natural movement till the end of life?

Walk well. And don't lose the walk. Third-world hunters and gatherers are some of the best movers on the planet — because their natural movement didn't dissipate.

Apr 13, 20233 min read

Why should I track or measure my progress?

If you don't measure your progress, do you really know where you're at? Tracking helps you spot hitches and course-correct faster.

Apr 11, 20232 min read

Why are my sleep patterns hindering my performance?

Your sleep is the longest activity you do. Poor sleep positions can undo your daily movement work and limit your range of motion and athletic performance. Learn about IDLIFE Sleep Strips to improve your REM cycles.

Apr 11, 20234 min read

Why should I make my bed daily?

SUCCESSFUL MOMENTUM. Get things done early and start your day off right with this habit.

Apr 11, 20231 min read

Why can doing my recode consistently make me more confident?

Pain can take you away from your purpose. Getting out of pain and improving your movement flaws can increase confidence on every level.

Apr 9, 20233 min read

Why is uphill training a good training stimulus for the body?

Uphill training staples Back Chain Dominance. If you're quad dominant, try your exercises on an uphill surface — it's harder to be front chain dominant on a slope.

Apr 9, 20233 min read