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Training for HYROX: How to Balance Running + Strength + Tapering
Learn how to train for HYROX by balancing running, strength, and tapering. Woodstock & Canton physical therapy experts share tips for hybrid athletes.
Blake Carter
Oct 132 min read


Tapering in Your Training Plan: What It Is, How to Do It, and Why It Matters
Tapering reduces training volume before a race or competition to boost performance, improve recovery, and prevent fatigue. Learn how to taper effectively.
Blake Carter
Oct 73 min read


Maximize Your HYROX Performance: How a Performance Physical Therapist Can Help
Whether you're new to HYROX or looking to take your training to the next level, working with a performance physical therapist can be a game-changer in helping you not only prepare for the event but also optimize your performance and reduce the risk of injury.
Miranda Arrington
Sep 14 min read


Shin Splints Unpacked: How to Stop the Pain and Keep Moving
Shin splints aren’t a mysterious curse of running—they’re a stress response in the muscles and fascia that attach to your tibia (shin bone).
Blake Carter
Jul 112 min read


Unlock Your Power: The Essential Role of Your Quads in Movement and Performance
Quad Strength: Your quads are central to shock absorption, force production, joint stability, and efficient movement. Let's unpack what they do and some good quad exercises to add to your routine to optimize your performance.
Blake Carter
Jun 203 min read


Tight Hips vs. Weak Hips: What’s Really Holding You Back?
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.
Blake Carter
Apr 283 min read


Unlock Your Strength: The Power of Muscle Activation Before You Lift
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.
Blake Carter
Apr 253 min read


Stop Skipping Your Warmups: The Key to Better Performance and Injury Prevention
A proper warmup is about priming your body for peak performance while reducing your risk of injury.
Blake Carter
Mar 183 min read


Training Like a Hybrid Athlete: Strength, Endurance, and Injury Prevention
Let's unpack the essentials of hybrid athletic training to help you develop the strength and endurance required for events like Hyrox/Deka.
Blake Carter
Feb 174 min read
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