Athlete Angle

This blog category is a dedicated space for content about athletes and all the ways athletes can be supported. This category can feature sport specific highlights, strength or speed training insights, or even top questions or myths that we see and discuss at APEX PWR.

Sleep, The Secret for Youth Athlete’s Sports Success

Sleep, The Secret for Youth Athlete’s Sports Success As school begins and fall sports kick into gear, athletes’ schedules are thrown for a loop, while trying to maintain their focus on practices, conditioning, and recovery. But there’s one factor that too many young athletes and parents underestimate: sleep. Sleep is not just downtime. It is

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RAMP Protocol: How Warm-Ups Prime the Nervous System for Peak Performance

RAMP Protocol: How Warm-Ups Prime the Nervous System for Peak Performance When it comes to athletic performance, what you do before your workout or competition can be just as important as the session itself. A well-designed warm-up doesn’t just “loosen you up”—it activates critical physiological systems, especially the nervous system, to help you perform at

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Red Flags You’re Overtraining—and What to Do About It

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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Why Strength Training Helps Volleyball Athletes Spike Their Potential—At Any Age

Why Strength Training Helps Volleyball Athletes Spike Their Potential—At Any Age If you caught Part One of our Youth Strength Training Series, you already know that kids as young as 6–8 can safely begin strength training—when it’s supervised, well-coached, and developmentally appropriate. Now, in Part Two, we’re focusing on a popular youth sport in the

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What Age Is Safe to Start Strength Training? A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes in Tigard, Oregon

What Age Is Safe to Start Strength Training? A Guide for Parents of Young Athletes in Tigard, Oregon As summer approaches, parents of young athletes across Tigard, Beaverton, and the greater Portland area are searching for ways to help their kids stay active and level up their athletic development during the off-season. For many families,

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Poking the Bear, vs. Provoking It — Navigating Pain During Return to Sport Training in Beaverton

Poking the Bear, vs. Provoking It — Navigating Pain During Return to Sport Training in Beaverton The return-to-sport phase is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood parts of the athletic journey. Too often, athletes are left stranded between the end of physical therapy and the full demands of sport — without a clear plan

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Why Reactive Drills May Be Failing Your Athlete — A Smarter Approach to Speed and Agility Training in Portland, Oregon

Why Reactive Drills May Be Failing Your Athlete — A Smarter Approach to Speed and Agility Training in Portland, Oregon In the world of youth sports, speed and agility training can make the difference between being average and becoming elite. But not all training is created equal. At APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon, our coaches

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Fueling the Family & Herself: One Sports Mom’s 12-Week Nutrition Comeback

Fueling the Family & Herself: One Sports Mom’s 12-Week Nutrition Comeback How a Mom of Four—and a Mom of Athletes—Nicole Hinkle Transformed Her Health with APEX PWR At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab, we believe it’s never too late—and you’re never too busy—to reclaim your health, energy, and confidence. For Nicole Hinkle, a 46-year-old mom

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