You may have seen rowing machines at your local gym. You may even use them regularly. What if there were alternatives to get a great strength workout? What if you could do these exercises anywhere and without an expensive, bulky…

A common question that patients about to receive physical therapy ask is, “does physical therapy hurt?” The short answer is no. Physical therapy should not be painful. It’s not unusual to feel hesitant—or even nervous—about physical therapy. After all, a…

Let’s face it — a very small percentage of people are serious athletes. If you’re hitting the gym or doing a home workout it most likely isn’t to train for your next pro football game or cycling race. Maybe you’re…

Perhaps you’ve made a New Year’s resolution—or maybe your friend posted a picture on social media that made you cringe—and you’ve decided it’s time to hit the gym and get that body into shape. This can be intimidating, especially for…

You arrive at the gym and head to the weight room. You glance around the room and see the barbells and benches, the dumbbells, and the weight machines. You’re overwhelmed. You’re not sure where to start. Weight training can be…

Weight training is important, but it doesn’t always feel great. It’s tiring. It’s tough. You’ve heard the phrase “feel the burn,” right? After all, you’re building muscle. But feeling uncomfortable during a tough workout is one thing. Pain is another.…

Leg extensions. Some people love them. Some people hate them. You won’t find a lot of in-between amongst gym enthusiasts and personal trainers. Everyone agrees that leg extensions isolate the quadriceps. They don’t agree on whether this is good or…

Imagine looking in the mirror… Pumped arms. Shredded abs. Toned legs. You want that, right? Who doesn’t want that?! So, logically, you’re thinking full-body training is the answer. In this guide, we share what full-body training is, why what 99%…

Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury and irritation of the tendon that attaches the calf muscles to the heel bone in the back of your lower leg. This can be a painful condition and can affect anyone in the general…

How Keeping a Journal can Improve Your Recovery! Often, between physical therapy sessions, your regular life obligations remain as busy as ever. But a busy lifestyle can make it troubling to remember if you’re making the same mistakes your therapist…