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The Truth about Muscle Mass and Longevity
Hint: if you want to live longer, you must get stronger! ME: “PERMISSION TO ‘GO THERE’” NO ONE: “PERMISSION GRANTED” Let’s talk, yet...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jul 17, 20233 min read


The Secret to Strong, Pain-Free Feet
Don’t let your feet be late to the party! With summer travel and warmer weather, you may find yourself walking more than you have before....

Lauren Sok
Jul 5, 20235 min read


The Top 4 Exercises to Strengthen Your Core for Volleyball
Four of the best exercises to strengthen your core and unleash your full potential on the volleyball court

Ashleigh Tompa
Jun 19, 20233 min read


Fore! The Power of Golf-Specific Physical Therapy
Check out Jake's blog to explore how the TPI screen can help golfers prevent injuries, find pain relief, and extend the life of their game.

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jun 8, 20232 min read


5 Nutrition Tips to Stay on Track While Traveling
Five quick and easy tips to stay on top of your diet while traveling.
Allyson Balzuweit
May 25, 20235 min read


Protect Your Knees with These 4 Exercises
Four quick and easy exercises to deal with chronic knee pain
Andrew Maddox
May 10, 20233 min read


Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) in Female Athletes
What You Need to Know from our Dietitian, Allyson Balzuweit RDN/LD
Allyson Balzuweit
Apr 27, 20234 min read


Everything You Want To Know About Dry Needling and More!
Learn how Dry Needling can help you!

Jesse Brown PT, DPT
Apr 13, 20233 min read


The Biggest Mistake You “Might” Be Making About Hydration
Learn how best to hydrate throughout the day!
Andrew Maddox
Mar 30, 20233 min read


My Top 3 Running Shoe Recommendations for Runners of All Levels
The best shoes you can buy to give your feet the best comfort

Ashleigh Tompa
Mar 16, 20234 min read


The 5 “Points” of the 5 Point Check Up
Do you want to take control over your health? Have you tried in the past to make a positive change but lacked direction? If you’re ready to
Aaron Donahue
Mar 2, 20234 min read


4 Tips for Better Heart Health
February is not just about that special heart-shaped holiday we know as Valentine’s Day; it’s also dedicated to American Heart month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, contributing to approximately 600,000 deaths each year. We shouldn’t overlook the fact that while men have more often been associated with an increased risk for heart disease, the profile is changing and it’s become an increased risk for women as well, contributing to approximately 20

Allyson Balzuweit
Feb 16, 20234 min read


What is The Fit Run Shop Experience?
I was never much of a runner. I was the girl who dreaded going to school on the days when we had to run the mile or participate in the...

Alli Burch
Jan 31, 20233 min read


Still Kicking: Preventing Soft Tissue Injuries in Youth Sports
Athletes in field sports like football, lacrosse, and women’s soccer especially, are plagued by non-contact soft tissue injuries. These...

Jesse Brown PT, DPT
Jan 19, 20235 min read


Dissecting Discipline and Motivation - Forming Habits that Last
“I’m just not motivated!” “I just need to quit talking about it and make myself do it!” “I have to be more disciplined and GET IT DONE!”...

Jesse Brown PT, DPT
Jan 5, 20236 min read


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...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Nov 16, 20222 min read


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 remnants of mini candy bars lurking in your house or office! With Thanksgiving a few weeks away and Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner from there, now is the time to think about how you want to come out on the other side. It may not surprise you that people tend to gain 7-14 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s Day. Rather than

Allyson Balzuweit
Oct 31, 20225 min read


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...
Kristin Menson
Oct 25, 20226 min read


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...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Oct 6, 20223 min read


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...

Lauren Sok
Sep 19, 20227 min read
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