Returning to fitness post-injury is more than just feeling no pain. Before you jump right back in and pick up where you were before, there are a few critical things to consider.

Recovery might be the missing piece in your training program if you’re constantly pushing hard but not seeing the results you expect.

Low back pain is often blamed on a “weak core,” but the reality is more complex.

Cardio, or high-intensity, classes are what your body needs to be healthy, but it’s not the only type of training that is fundamental to your overall well-being.

Many of Power-Up’s patients train frequently and perform at a high level without constantly dealing with pain or setbacks. One of the keys to their success, and most often an overlooked tool, is hypertrophy training.

Hypertrophy training is often dismissed as “aesthetic” training, but from a physical therapy and performance standpoint, it plays a critical role in tendon health, injury prevention, body recomposition, and optimum long-term health and performance. When programmed correctly, it creates stronger, more resilient tissues that allow people to train harder, recover better, and stay active longer.

Big successes lie in the details. By creating and establishing small, healthy habits, those are the paving stones in your health & wellness journey.

At this time of year, things feel like they speed up instead of slowing down. It’s almost like we’re coming in hot to the end of the year.

So, while you’re trying to juggle every - little - thing, breathe. Not the panic breaths when you forgot something, or all the required attendances at events, but those long, slow, deep, belly breaths that force your system to pause.

Remember: happy self, happy health.

Movement is medicine. Our bodies are made to move. Believe it or not, we were not made to sit at a desk (or on the couch…) every day. We are meant to walk, and stretch, and challenge our bodies every single day.

Whether it’s a walk down the block, or a 5mi run in the morning, easy morning stretches, or an advanced heated yoga class, both your mind and your body need and crave movement.

Finding the right fit is important when looking for a physical therapist. There are a few things to consider, including making sure you are heard.

It’s more than just a stretch. Incorporating mobility and stretching properly can be tools in your health & fitness journey.

But also being proactive with your health can reduce or even prevent injuries. Read on for more information on how stretching alone won’t fix or prevent injuries. You can’t just stretch through it.

Running?
Maybe HIIT classes?
Or swimming?
Cycling?

One of those has to be THE BEST form of cardio training…right?

Yes, and then some. Read on to learn more about the when, how, and why of cardio training.

Old school says if there’s no pain, there won’t be any gain.

But has that really held up to the test of time? And more importantly, is it accurate and safe? The answer is no.

Read on to learn more about how to get the most out of your strength training.

What is the Pelvic Floor?

Understanding what the pelvic floor is, all its muscles, and the critical functions it provides the body are fundamental to ensuring better, stronger health & fitness.

Continue reading for all the details!

How the gift of an injury helped me understand where my weaknesses were, and how it forced me to step back in oder to move forward stronger and healthier than before.

Fundamentals of running from Dr. Lauren.

Movement is more than working out:
How everyday movement can be a benefit.

Hi! My name is Rachel, and as a Health & Wellness Coach, I’m in the business of studying and applying how nutrition can help us.

Navigating nutrition for injury recovery isn’t as complicated as we may think.

One of the lesser remembered strategies for recovery?

SLEEP!

Starting new healthy habits or recovering from an injury can have its fair share of up and downs. While you are motivated to reach your goals, it’s essential to navigate this journey with grace and gratitude.