Does Stretching Reduce Strength and Power?
Taking a closer look at potential negative effects of a common pre-exercise routine
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 5 min
You Don’t Need to Stretch to Improve Your Mobility
How resistance training can help you achieve your mobility goals
- Dec 8, 2021
- 5 min
The Fitness Gurus Are Wrong and Scaring People
10 varieties of deadlifts and squats they will never show you but are great for building resilience and strength
- Dec 1, 2021
- 6 min
Eating Well Can Be Challenging But It's not Complicated
It’s easy to make it complicated though—and one of the biggest offenders is dieting
- Aug 17, 2021
- 7 min
What Is the Best Way to Warm Up for Exercise?
Building cases for stretching, generic movement, and sport-specific tasks.
- Aug 9, 2021
- 3 min
Injured or Struggling to Recover? Stress Can’t be Ignored
The silent killer makes it harder for our bodies to heal
- Aug 2, 2021
- 6 min
How to Improve Exercise Efficiency in the Gym and Clinic
A research-based guide to building exercise when time is short
- May 16, 2021
- 4 min
There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle
There is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
- May 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Nordic Hamstring Curl is a Valuable Addition to Any Exercise Plan
As a bonus, you only need to complete 2 sets of four reps once a week
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
Do You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength Training
Why you don’t need to stretch to improve your mobility
- Feb 16, 2021
- 5 min
Walking is More than a Gateway Exercise
The research is clear. Walking is an effective form of exercise for physical and mental health.
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
How Much You Enjoy Exercise Matters
How a physical therapist can help you design a personalized exercise program for you
- Oct 14, 2020
- 8 min
Why Some People are Wary of the Term “Exercise”?
Addressing misconceptions and issues regarding intensity, soreness, and pain
- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
Regardless of Age, You Can Build Muscle
Whether someone is exercising for general health, beach season, or part of a PT program, age will not prevent them from building muscle.
- Sep 3, 2020
- 4 min
The Importance of Early Physical Therapy
When should you see someone for low back pain? This is a tricky question as it comes with the big “it depends” tag attached. Studies show...
- Sep 2, 2020
- 6 min
Going Beyond the Physical Benefits of Physical Therapy
PTs have been identified as professionals who can effectively deliver exercise to help patients suffering from anxiety and depression.
- Aug 26, 2020
- 4 min
Don’t Wait Until After Surgery to Seek Physical Therapy
Prehabilitation is often as important as rehabilitation Your surgery is scheduled, and you are eager to get it over with. You have been...
- Aug 18, 2020
- 6 min
How Exercise Can Fight Depression and Anxiety
Physical therapy can have a monumental impact on a person’s life. Often these benefits on in the physical realm, such as strength, power,...