Pro Physical Therapy is quickly approaching our 1 year anniversary at our location in Mantachie. We are grateful for the support that has been shown to us and truly feel like God has blessed us. Our goal is to be involved within the community and...
Since high school I have enjoyed exercising and working out- and really enjoy something that challenges the body and mind. For awhile I was solely training for endurance events such as marathons, ultra marathons, and long distance triathlons. I could bike 50+ miles then go...
I was recently asked the question, “are sports drinks really good for you?” My answer to that is it depends on what you are drinking it for. Sports drinks were developed to help athletes re-hydrate after losing sweat and becoming dehydrated. Hydration is essential...
After high school I wanted to stay active and fit so I began lifting weights more regularly and did some running. I always liked working out and lifting weights, but I started to realize I really enjoyed running and I was actually pretty good at...
I have loved competing in running races and other athletic events since high school. I remember a few years ago I said to my wife I would like to develop a competition that would test athletes in different categories to see who would be the...
Thanksgiving and Christmas have passed and the new year is upon us. This time of year people set new goals for their lives including fitness goals. Whether that be to lose weight, eat right, or just be consistent with their exercise. As a runner and...
I have written in previous articles that the easiest and quickest way to lose weight is to increase overall activity and cutting calories by making healthy food choices. Weight loss would be easy if we had the time to work out 1 hour or more...
Some carbs, low carbs, no carbs, I know a lady named Barb. With all the conflicting information about carbs, what are they and how much do you actually need? Your body uses carbohydrates as fuel to give you energy and helps keep everything going. Carbohydrates...
We have always heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why? Well, after fasting for eight to twelve hours while sleeping your body needs to be refueled for your day ahead. Studies have shown that individuals who skip breakfast tend to be...
Diet and exercise fads come and go. It seems like each week there is some new and exotic diet or exciting new piece of exercise equipment. One week you hear you should not eat carbohydrates then next week it’s eat only carbohydrates and no fat....