How many of us have planned something out in great detail but were too scared to start it? Or maybe scared is the wrong word… it may not have felt like you were scared, but fear was the thing holding you back all along. Let’s deconstruct ‘Scared to Start’ and learn how we can better […]

This blog is brought to by Apex Performance Wellness & Rehab CEO, Jeron Mastrud. Utilizing his background as an All-Big XII & NFL Tight End, he’s excited to offer the Apex Athlete Recovery session.  What Is Recovery? Recovery is a buzzword that athletes hear from all angles. Coaches, trainers, parents and everybody in between are

Water – from the beginning of time it has been considered the proverbial and somewhat literal “Fountain of Youth”. Our bodies, and more importantly, our muscles are 60% water, so it is imperative that we give our body sufficient water so as to perform all of its functions and operate both optimally and efficiently. Fact

Testing Resting Metabolic Rate The Resting Metabolic Rate Test (RMR) measures the amount of energy, or calories, your body consumes at rest. RMR is measured by analyzing the volume of oxygen your body uses and volume of carbon dioxide your body produces, at rest, during a 12 minute testing period. Should I Get an RMR

VO2 max stands for maximal oxygen consumption. This score is the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize during maximal effort exercise. This is the best test to determine cardiovascular fitness and endurance. The higher the score, or more oxygen a person can use during intense exercise, the more energy that can be produced.

The annual Hood to Coast Relay is coming up this weekend, so we wanted to share some insight. Apex Director of Rehab, Dr. Jaydee Romick, DPT, has participated in the race 4 times and is running again this year. As a fellow runner and stellar doctor of physical therapy, here are her top tips to

Dexa Scans – What Are They? A DEXA scan is a non-invasive test that measures bone mineral density. This test assesses the risk for osteoporosis and osteopenia. At APEX, we use this test in a different way – to measure total body composition as it relates to overall health. DEXA stands for dual energy x-ray

With so many diets, nutritional plans, and health information readily available these days, we want to highlight different approaches taken by our clientele. It can be hard (or very hard) to make a nutritional change. It’s even tougher when you see everyone else on social media making a change and getting awesome results. We’re highlighting

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