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Sports Performance | Physical Therapy

By: James Ingram
July 14th, 2022

When you have muscle tension, getting a massage might be a great step to help you feel better. Many massage facilities have multiple services you can choose from, and some even offer a combination of various techniques customized to your needs. You could even try an at-home product like TheraGun, but that might not be the most ideal treatment for your symptoms, so working with a professional is probably best. But how do you know which type of massage best addresses your symptoms? And when should you seek further help?

Pilates | Sports Performance | Personal Training

By: Jesse Douglas
June 30th, 2022

You have a few options when you want to work on your functional strength and balance. You could try a Pilates class, but one option you might not know about is CoreAlign. The CoreAlign machine is an excellent piece of equipment that you can use to improve your overall core strength and balance, but how do you know it’s right for you? And where can you go to use one?

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Sports Performance | Personal Training

By: Jesse Douglas
June 29th, 2022

It can be overwhelming to start a new fitness journey. With so many options on the market, finding the things that work best for you might be a trial and error process. Two options are group exercise classes, like a spin class, Crossfit, or Zumba, and personal training, which gives you undivided attention from a trainer. But which one is suitable for your goals? And which one should you pay for?

Run | Sports Performance

By: Mike Eskridge
June 22nd, 2022

If you begin having foot pain, you could try to fix it in a few different ways. You could try to get new shoes, or you could get some orthotic inserts for your current shoes. You could go to the store and buy inserts, or if you feel that you need something more intensive, you could get custom orthotics. But how do you get them made? And how much will you pay for them?

Sports Performance | Nutrition

By: Brad Atkinson
June 15th, 2022

When you want to improve your fitness, you could take a few different approaches. You could try lifting weights, doing push-ups, or joining a new exercise class, like Pilates or yoga. One method many people use to improve their health is something that works from the inside out: taking supplements. But with the myriad of options available on the market, which one(s) should you take? How do you figure out which ones will work best for you?

Sports Performance | Physical Therapy

By: Mason McAnnally
June 1st, 2022

When you think of injuries that can occur while playing sports, you may think of tearing an ACL, breaking an arm, or spraining an ankle. One condition you might not even be aware of is a sports hernia (athletic pubalgia), which can occur with overexertion in any sport. So how do you get a sports hernia, and how do you treat it when you get one?

Sports Performance | Nutrition

By: Mike Eskridge
May 4th, 2022

The human body is the most well-adapted machine on the planet. Homo sapiens is the dominant species on earth for a reason - our combination of physical prowess and rational intellect enabled us to out-think and out-run any other animal that tried to compete with us. Most of us understand the basics to keep our machines running smoothly. But what happens when some of our gears get clogged? What is the main culprit and how can we fix it?

Sports Performance | Personal Training | Nutrition

By: Haley Johnston
April 27th, 2022

Most people understand how important water consumption is during the day. You probably have a general amount in your head of how much you should drink, but how do you know that you’re actually getting enough? Dehydration can cause many problems, so how do you ensure that you really are drinking the amount of water you need?

Sports Performance | Nutrition

By: Brad Atkinson
April 20th, 2022

Think about what you would do if you wanted to run a marathon. Do you wake up on the first morning of training and expect to run the full distance without any hiccups? If you’re like most people, probably not. Training for a marathon can take weeks, even months, and most people do it by changing their running, eating, and sleep habits slowly over time, so they maintain consistency and see the results they want on race day. But how does it work when you apply this concept to nutrition? Can small changes really culminate in a changed lifestyle?

Sports Performance | Nutrition

By: Brad Atkinson
April 20th, 2022

When you want to begin a new program, you always have to think about the cost. You have to consider how much you are willing to pay and whether your estimate aligns with the service you expect. This is especially true if you are seeking further advice for your nutrition. If you have tried a free program or diet and failed, it could be worth it for you to pay for an expert’s advice. But what is a reasonable cost? And how do you know you will get a good product for your money?