Neuro Fitness with Xitzone Human Performance | By Lauren Bounds
As a family photographer, I spend my days watching people connect. Parents connecting with their kids in small, natural ways, couples relaxing into each other, and newborn families discovering their new rhythm. One thing always stands out: when people feel balanced, present, and in tune with themselves, it shows in how they move and interact. That same mind-body connection is central to the work of Xitzone Human Performance. Led by Cognitive + Physical Integration Expert Caydrick Bloomquist. His approach through WARP Neuro Fitness strengthens the very systems that help people show up fully for their families. Which is why I’m excited to feature someone whose work strengthens those very foundations.
Caydrick is a Cognitive + Physical Integration Expert whose work incorporates Neuro Fitness, a performance-focused system that helps people move, think, and live with greater clarity and resilience. His innovative approach blends neuroscience, physical training, and sensory-driven methods to help people perform better in every area of life—from athletic performance to everyday stress management.
Below, Caydrick shares his background, his mission, and how WARP and Neuro Fitness are reshaping the future of health and wellness.
Meet Caydrick Bloomquist: His Journey Into Neuro Fitness
Caydrick was born and raised in Emporia and El Dorado, Kansas, where he grew up playing every sport he could—from soccer and baseball to skateboarding and track. As an athlete, he became a McDonald’s All-American nominee, a school record holder in pole vault, and later an All-American collegiate vaulter.
He earned his BS in Sport Management with a psychology minor. He went on to work with Team USA Weightlifting, Olympians, Paralympians, collegiate athletes, and the Colorado Institute of Sports Medicine. His career shifted during Covid, which eventually led him to serve as a civilian Subject Matter Expert with the U.S. Marine Corps at HQMC in Quantico, later becoming the Athletic Director for All Marine Sports.
Today, he is a leader in Neuro Fitness, designing high-performance training environments, consulting globally, and serving as Corporate Wellness Director for Plaza of the Rockies and Alamo Corporate Center. His work integrates WARP—Warrior Athlete Resilience Protocol—a training system rooted in flow state psychology. He is also serves as the Corporate Wellness Director in partnership with Norwood Development Group for Plaza of the Rockies and Alamo Corporate Center in downtown Colorado Springs.
Q&A With Caydrick Bloomquist of Xitzone Human Performance
Understanding the Foundations
Q: For readers meeting you for the first time, how would you describe what you do?
A: I help people train their brain and body together so they can think clearer, move better, and handle life with more confidence. Instead of treating the mind and body as separate systems, I integrate them so people can perform at a higher, more sustainable level. It’s training that makes you more coordinated, more focused, and more resilient from the inside out. Think: balanced body, balanced life.
Q: What types of services do you provide, and who are they designed for? A: I provide Neuro Fitness training, WARP performance coaching, corporate wellness programs, facility design consulting, and education workshops for teams and organizations. My work is designed for high performers, athletes, executives, military personnel, active aging populations, cognitive divergent/degenerative populations and anyone who wants to feel sharper, move better, and operate at a higher level. I also run wellness programs for companies looking to elevate employee health, engagement, and culture.
Q: What is WARP, and how does it help people improve both their physical and cognitive health? A: WARP is a flow state driven training system built around vestibular work, sensory loads, and intentional movement patterns that tap into how the brain creates focus, balance, and speed. It helps people build stronger cognitive control, better stress regulation, sharper decision-making, and improved physical performance. It’s like upgrading your internal operating system while you train.
Q: How did your journey in health and performance begin?
A: I grew up as an athlete in Kansas—soccer, baseball, skateboarding, track, pole vaulting. That foundation led me to pursue Sport Management with a psychology minor. This opened the door to working with Team USA Weightlifting and a wide range of competitive and recreational athletes. Eventually, my work expanded into cognitive performance, where I discovered how much potential people unlock when their brain and body are trained together.
Q: What led you to your current work in NeuroFitness?
A: During my time working with athletes, Olympians, and later the Marines, I realized that physical performance alone wasn’t enough. People struggled with stress, clarity, balance, and decision-making. Neuro Fitness allowed me to address the missing pieces by training the nervous system—the command center for everything we do.
Q: For people new to the concept, what is Neuro Fitness?
A: Neuro Fitness is training your nervous system. Your balance, senses, brain, and movement patterns—so everything you do becomes more efficient. It’s fitness that helps you think faster, adapt quicker, and move with more ease.
Q: How does WARP play into your approach?
A: WARP, the Warrior Athlete Resilience Protocol, adds a performance framework focused on flow-state psychology and intentional movement. I use it as part of a broader Neuro Fitness system to help people regulate stress, sharpen focus, and build resilience.
Q: What makes your approach at Xitzone Human Performance different from traditional training?
A: Traditional training focuses mainly on muscles and conditioning. I focus on the nervous system that controls everything—your posture, balance, coordination, energy, reaction time, and mood. When you improve the brain-body connection, everything else improves naturally.
Applying Neuro Fitness to Real Life
Q: Who do you typically work with?
A: I work with a wide range of people—athletes, executives, military professionals, active aging adults, and individuals dealing with cognitive or physical challenges. Anyone who wants to feel more capable, stable, and present can benefit from this work.
Q: How does your work support overall community health?
A: We’re seeing rising stress, declining physical ability, and more cognitive overwhelm. By helping people strengthen their nervous system, we reduce that overwhelm. When individuals feel better regulated, families function better, workplaces function better, and the entire community benefits. I stay deeply involved in the Colorado Springs community through corporate wellness partnerships, educational workshops, and collaborative events focused on improving cognitive and physical health. I work directly with local businesses, gyms, and community leaders. Bringing Neuro Fitness and WARP concepts to a wider audience and help elevate the overall health culture in the city. I’m also an advisory consultant for the Colorado Springs Health and Fitness Expo. This event takes place every August and gives me the opportunity to help shape the direction of one of the largest wellness events in the area.
Q: As a family photographer, I see how regulation affects connection. How does Neuro Fitness support families specifically?
A: My approach gives parents tools that fit into real life. You don’t need an hour; sometimes you need 90 seconds of nervous system reset. I teach simple cognitive and breath techniques that help parents feel grounded, regulate stress, and stay present. When the parents are regulated, the whole family moves better together.
Q: What do you think the future of health and fitness looks like?
A: The future of health and fitness is heading back to human fundamentals. People are waking up to the idea that quick fixes, endless medications, and the “take this pill and hope for the best” approach aren’t solving the root cause. We’re seeing a huge shift toward balanced, integrated lifestyles. Where movement, recovery, breath work, and nervous system health are becoming just as important as traditional exercise.
Health is becoming less about chasing the perfect body and more about building the capacity to live well. People want to feel grounded, present, strong, and mentally clear. They want to sleep better, move with purpose, and actually enjoy their lives. They want sustainability, not burnout.
We’re moving toward a future where fitness blends neuroscience, sensory training, and intentional stress in ways that support long-term health. The industry is shifting from “work out harder” to “train smarter.” From numbing symptoms to understanding the system. From fragmented approaches to a more holistic, lifestyle-driven model.
Q: What personal practices keep you performing at a high level?
A: I keep my routine simple, intentional, and centered around nervous system balance. My day usually starts with breath work, vestibular resets, and a few minutes of movement to get my brain and body synced. I follow a flow-based approach to training. Some days are high output and other days are all about recovery and deep embodiment. Nutrition-wise, I stick to intermittent fasting, whole foods, and strategic supplementation to support brain health, inflammation control, and energy management. I’m big on magnesium, omega-3s, creatine, fiber and a few cognition-focused essentials that keep me sharp without relying on stimulants.
Recovery is a non-negotiable part of my lifestyle. I rotate between cold exposure and heat therapy to train my stress response and keep my system adaptable. Cold resets my mind and helps regulate my mood and focus, while sauna sessions support recovery, circulation, and mental clarity.
Mindfulness plays a huge role too. Sometimes that’s quiet walking, journaling, or just slowing down to create space in my day. Anything that supports presence and awareness. I use flow psychology principles to organize my work. This keep myself from being overwhelmed, and stay aligned with what feels meaningful.
One of the biggest parts of my wellness is prioritizing the right relationships and the right environments. Who you’re around influences your nervous system just as much as training does. Good people, good energy, and good conversations keep me regulated and inspired.
Finally, I’m serious about my sleep. Quality sleep is the foundation for everything I teach. I protect my sleep routine. I manage stress at night, and do what I need to do to wake up feeling restored and ready to move.
All of these habits together keep me operating at a high level without burning out. They help me stay creative, grounded, and physically capable.
How to access this approach and work with Cayd
Q: Where can people find you and access your training?
A: I train in Colorado Springs at Fit365 Downtown Fitness Gym, Plaza of the Rockies and the Alamo Corporate Center through my corporate wellness partnership. I also work with clients virtually and offer hybrid options. People can learn more at xitzone.com or follow me on Instagram and Linkedin.
I work with people in person here in Colorado Springs, and I also train clients virtually from all over the world. A lot of folks actually travel from across the country to work with me one-on-one because they want hands-on WARP sessions, Neuro Fitness assessments, and the full immersive experience. For many people, that in-person environment is where everything clicks.
Hybrid is also a strong option for clients who want structure, accountability, and regular progress check-ins while still having the flexibility to train on their own. No matter the format, the goal is the same; creating a training approach that fits your lifestyle and helps you perform at your best.
Q: Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I’d say the last thing people should know is that everything I teach comes from a real place of passion and lived experience. I’m a big believer in staying connected to the things that keep you grounded. For me that’s my blue heeler, Dingo, and getting out into the mountains any chance I get. Mountain sports are my reset button and one of the main reasons I love living in Colorado.
I’m also extremely close with my family. They’re a huge inspiration behind my work and a big reason why I care so much about helping people build healthier, more connected lives. At the end of the day, everything I do in the Neuro Fitness and WARP space is about helping people feel more alive, more capable, and more present with the people they love.
Why This Work Matters for Parents, Kids, and the Moments Between
At first glance, my world of family photography and Caydrick’s world of Neuro Fitness might seem far apart—but they’re deeply connected. When people feel clear, balanced, and regulated, it changes the way they show up. For their kids, their partners, and even the moments we capture together.
Calm, present families create photographs that feel real and alive.
NeuroFitness and WARP both contribute to helping people show up with clarity, capacity, and connection—qualities that ripple into family life, work, and personal wellbeing.
If you’re looking for a way to feel more connected to yourself and the people you love, his work is a powerful place to start.
Lauren Bounds Photography | Family Photos Colorado Springs
I’m Lauren. I’m a family photographer in Colorado Springs, CO where I live with my husband, two amazing kids, and goldendoodle. I love photographing families in a fun and stress free way that allows me to capture your unique personality and show genuine connections.
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