12 DAYS OF FIT-MAS
It’s that time of year again...THE HOLIDAYS For some, those two words are anxiety inducing; for others it “sparks joy.” Either way it’s...
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Allyson Balzuweit
- Oct 31
- 5 min
Holiday Eating Survival Tips
There’s no denying that the holiday season is in full swing. Halloween has come and gone, but I’m guessing that many of you still have...
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Kristin Menson
- Oct 25
- 6 min
More Than Motivation: There’s more to making progress than just motivation
You can have all the motivation in the world, but if you have too many things in your life holding you back, you are not going to make...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Oct 6
- 3 min
Jaw Pain: The Most Ignored Injury in America
If you’ve dealt with jaw pain and you are like me – which the research suggest most of you are – odds are you have done one the...
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Lauren Sok
- Sep 19
- 7 min
The 7 motivational strategies for achieving success in your workouts
As a busy mom of three kids, staying motivated to workout can sometimes feel like a chore. I roll out of bed to the alarm, change into my...
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Jesse Brown PT, DPT
- Sep 13
- 5 min
Mythbusting 3 “facts” about Blood Pressure and Exercise
Blood pressure is a key measurement that healthcare providers and patients can track to get an idea of cardiovascular health. The...
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Ashleigh Tompa
- Aug 30
- 5 min
The Five Things Women Need to Know about “Bulking Up"
As an active woman in healthcare, I often hear women say, “I don't want to get bulky” as a reason not to lift weights. I’m here to tell...
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Allyson Balzuweit
- Aug 16
- 6 min
Mastering the Back-to-School Meal Routine
The lazy days of summer always seem to pass by too quickly, especially here in Georgia, where our kids go back to school in early August....
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Nick Frias
- Aug 2
- 3 min
We've got your Back(Pack): 7 tips to picking the right bookbag
August is upon us, and that means it’s time to grab your keys and head to your choice of Walmart, Target, Staples, or Office Depot and...
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Andrew Maddox
- Jul 21
- 2 min
Saturday Hours
For the everyday athlete, time can be a difficult thing to come by. I have a house, a wife, and 2 dogs and already feel like I barely...
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Ashleigh Tompa
- Jul 21
- 4 min
Blog for the Blockers: Top 10 Exercises to Improve your Block
What you may not know about me is that I played volleyball in high school, competed for and won Georgia state championships, and was...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Jul 7
- 4 min
The Biggest Lie Endurance Athletes Believe
“No pain, no gain,” right? A timeless adage used by coaches, physical therapists, and training partners that sometimes does more harm...
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Jesse Brown PT, DPT
- Jun 23
- 3 min
PEACE and LOVE
STOP using the RICE method! You need some PEACE and LOVE! Pop Quiz! What should you do with an acute muscle/ligament injury, like a...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Jun 8
- 5 min
Why All Golfers Need a TPI Golf Assessment
It’s no secret that golf is one of the most popular sports people participate in in the United States. The National Golf Foundation...
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Jesse Brown PT, DPT
- May 26
- 6 min
The 4 Lessons I Learned from Olympic-Style Weightlifting
All right, I’ll admit it, this is a shameless rip-off of a blog post that one of our other therapists, Jake, wrote about the life lessons...
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Nick Frias
- May 12
- 4 min
Patience, Perseverance, and Panthers: What My Childhood Baseball Idol Taught Me About Life
Growing up, I used to love sitting down on the couch and flipping through channels until I found the TBS channel–and for a short time the...
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Andrew Maddox
- Apr 27
- 4 min
The Biggest Mistake Every Runner Makes
As runners, we have a tendency to deal with pain much differently than others. Our mindset is usually “It will just go away over time” or...
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Jesse Brown PT, DPT
- Apr 13
- 7 min
The 5 Worst things to do for Low Back Pain
Having a new episode of back pain is an incredibly common experience, with some studies reporting that in the U.S. 25% of people report...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Mar 21
- 6 min
Debunked! Myths and Beliefs About Pain, Exercise, and the Human Body
Being in the healthcare industry and seeing a diverse array of clientele, I see something new every day. This is what makes healthcare...
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Lauren Sok
- Mar 11
- 4 min
5 More Things You Must Know about Going to the Bathroom
Last week we looked at some guidelines for what might be considered “normal” bladder habits. Today we will cover some guidelines for...
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