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Should You Exercise While Pregnant?
Sep 21, 2020
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The female body goes through many changes during and even after pregnancy. One question we get often is, “Should I exercise while I’m pregnant?” Back in the day, it was recommended to rest as much as possible during pregnancy and avoid exercising. The evidence points in the...
What is Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training?
Sep 14, 2020
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What is BFR training?
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been around for over 50 years. It involves restricting arterial blood flow into the arm or leg while simultaneously fully occluding venous return of the blood flow. This increases the oxygen demand of muscles during...
Back Squats vs. Front Squats: Looking at Biomechanics
Sep 07, 2020
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There are a few squat variations out there. Two of the most common are the back squat and the front squat. We are going to keep this one simple and not go into differences between high and low bar positions during the back squat.
If you’ve performed both types of squats, then...
Dry Needling
Aug 31, 2020
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What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is the use of thin monofilament needles to treat musculoskeletal pain. The term “dry” means that there is no injection. The needles are typically inserted into painful areas within muscles, known as trigger points. There are two common...
Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR)
Aug 24, 2020
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This post is a little dense, so bear with me.
Background
Training volume is a frequently overlooked variable by athletes and even coaches. A big reason for this is just not having something in place to measure volume. That’s where acute:chronic workload ratio (ACRW)...
Exercise Snacking
Aug 17, 2020
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Exercise snacking refers to exercising in shorter bouts of time, such as two 5-minute exercises per day. The benefits of resistance training and routine exercise on improving overall health and strength are clear, but what happens if you choose to perform shorter bouts of training?
Nutrition to Reduce Inflammation and Speed Up Healing
Aug 10, 2020
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When someone is injured, the first phase of healing is the inflammatory stage. This is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and warmth. Healing chemicals are brought to the injured area.
While inflammation is necessary for the repairing process, too much can cause additional...
Stronger People Are Harder to Kill
Aug 03, 2020
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We all know that exercise is good for us. It’s pretty well known that physical activity leads to improvements in cardiovascular health. Taking it one step further, studies have shown improvements in all-cause mortality from engaging in physical activity. High-intensity exercise provides...
Our Policies Regarding COVID-19
Jul 27, 2020
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The safety of our clients and therapists is of the utmost importance for us. Below, you will read the policies in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All of our sessions are 1-on-1 between the client and the PT in a private room. There is no overlap between patients. This is not new...
Is CrossFit Right for Me?
Jul 20, 2020
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There is a lot of information we could cover on this topic, but I’m choosing to keep this one brief. As with everything, it depends on certain factors. For the overwhelming majority, CrossFit is appropriate and safe. Actually, CrossFit can be scaled to meet people at any level.
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