Whether you’re powering through a dragon boat race, gliding across the water in a kayak, or enjoying a peaceful morning on a paddleboard, preparing your body before you hit the water is key to performance and injury prevention. Paddling demands strength, endurance, and mobility, making a proper warm-up essential for […]
For gymnasts, dancers, and cheerleaders, flexibility is often seen as the ultimate advantage. Being able to hit 180-degree splits, have beautiful lines, and contort the body to flip and jump in the air can make all the difference in performance. But what if that extreme flexibility is actually working against […]
By: Alix Sigrist, PT, DPT, CSCS
No Pain, No Gain! Right? When looking for direction on how to train for a sport or what exercises you should do to enhance strength, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of guidance on just how much you should train (especially in terms of reps and sets), and […]
As kids, we imagine firefighters as heroes rushing into burning buildings to save lives, ending with cheers of gratitude. What we rarely consider is the immense strength, stamina, and mental focus required to dedicate oneself to this high-risk, public service profession. Just as professional athletes need to keep themselves healthy […]
By: Kimberly Wolf King, PT, DPT
If you’re a competitive dancer, you know there’s no such thing as an off-season. Competitions, classes, conventions, company rehearsals, master classes—it’s a constant, year-round cycle. And while you might love every moment of it, that non-stop grind can take a serious toll on your body.
Unlike other athletes, dancers don’t […]
Happy holidays! We hope you are enjoying the magic of the season with family and friends! With just one week left in 2024, how about joining in on a fun and simple 7-day challenge? It’s a great way to help the body feel fantastic (and it can be done anytime!). These tips will help you […]
By: Molly Ahlemeier, CSCS, Fit Trainer
What is off-season training, and how can it benefit the youth athlete?
During the competitive season, athletes prioritize their gameplay, focusing on performing to their best ability to win games and championships. However, the off-season is the most underestimated time, when athletes can address weaknesses, enhance strength and power, and […]
By: Abe Hurtado, CSCS, USSF D, FRCms, Fit Trainer
We know the off-season is important, but as the parent of a youth athlete, it can be difficult to know where to start. How can a youth athlete improve their game AND recover properly from their previous season? Use this guide as a resource to help […]
By: Kaitlyn Keyser, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS
In a PT setting, weightlifting is how we help you get back to what you want to do.
Are you post-op and need to combat atrophy? Are you recovering from an injury and want to return to sport? Do you need to get back to lifting 80 pounds […]
It’s an exciting time: you’re coming back from summer break, school is back in session, and the fall sports season is right around the corner! The weeks leading up to the first game, race, or match can be the most rigorous and intense periods of preparation experienced throughout the entire season. In normal conditions, the […]
