When it comes to achieving peak performance and avoiding injury, rest is just as critical as the sets and reps you complete.

At The Impact Initiative - Woodstock Physical Therapy, we’ve worked with enough athletes to know: not all “tight” hips are actually tight. Sometimes, the issue isn’t stiffness—it’s weakness. And treating them the same way? That’s where frustration and plateaus begin.

When we talk about muscle activation, we’re talking about building intentional movement pathways that translate to stronger lifts, better running mechanics, and injury resilience.

A proper warmup is about priming your body for peak performance while reducing your risk of injury.

Let's unpack the essentials of hybrid athletic training to help you develop the strength and endurance required for events like Hyrox/Deka.

Prioritizing rotator cuff strength and mobility not only enhances performance but also protects you from setbacks.

Returning to sport isn’t just about getting back to baseline—it’s about fortifying the body against future setbacks.