Movement Quality Testing Before Sport Re-Entry: Why It Matters You’ve rehabbed the injury. The pain is gone. Strength is coming back. You’re finally cleared to train again… but are you really ready to return to sport? At APEX PWR, we know that being “cleared” by a doctor or physical therapist isn’t the finish line and […]
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How Caffeine Timing Impacts Workouts Caffeine is one of the most widely used performance enhancers in the world, and for good reason. From early morning lifters to late-night runners, athletes have long relied on that pre-workout coffee or energy drink to sharpen focus, increase output, and delay fatigue. But here’s the catch: it’s not just
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“Strong for Life” vs. “Fit for Now” Fitness built on the short term alone rarely lasts. Temporary peaks fade. Injuries creep in. Energy drops. Fitness, the combination of strength & endurance, is a lifelong endeavor that shouldn’t be viewed through a short-term lens. Strength built with structure creates a lifetime of results. You move better,
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Red Flags You’re Overtraining —and What to Do About It High effort creates results, but overload creates breakdown. Training hard is essential. So is knowing when to stop. Overtraining begins when stress outweighs recovery. This happens to athletes chasing performance and adults juggling workouts with long workdays, poor sleep, and inconsistent nutrition. The body leaves
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Nutrition for Injury Prevention and What the Science Says Nutrition shapes your ability to train, recover, and stay injury-free. Food is fuel, but it’s also a structural tool, responsible for rebuilding muscle, repairing tendons, regulating hormones, and managing inflammation. Every lift, sprint, and rep stresses your tissues. Recovery starts with what’s on your plate. 🧬
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Achilles Ruptures in Athletes: What Comes After the Snap? This year’s NBA playoffs have been filled with drama, heartbreak, and incredible performances—but also a worrying trend: Achilles injuries. Three major stars—Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, and Tyrese Haliburton—all sustained Achilles-related issues during the postseason, sparking concern across the league and sports medicine community. While it’s impossible
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Creatine Builds More Than Muscle When people hear “creatine,” they picture barbells, protein shakes, and powerlifting PRs. The connection makes sense, creatine has long been a favorite for strength and hypertrophy. But that’s only part of the story. Creatine supports explosive athletes, endurance-minded grinders, sharp thinkers, and aging adults who care about staying strong, clear-headed,
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Summer Skin Health Starts from Within As the sun shines brighter and summer activities ramp up, many of us start to focus more on skincare. But while SPF and hydration are important, your best skin defense and glow might come from what you put in your body — not just on it. That’s where Thorne’s
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Why Motivation Alone Isn’t Enough This week inside the Nutrition Nook, we tackled a belief that keeps people stuck in the start-and-stop cycle of dieting: “I just need to be more motivated.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth backed by science and behavior psychology: Motivation isn’t the key to long-term
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Can Strength Training Reverse Bone Density Loss? A Study Says Yes. For years, the prevailing belief in medicine and fitness has been that bone density loss is irreversible, especially in older women. You could slow the loss—maybe—but rebuilding it? That was considered impossible. Until now. In a remarkable study shared by longevity expert Dr. Peter
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7 Proven PWR Moves to help you silence the noise, and streamline success in your health & fitness.
