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 […]

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

Can Strength Training In-Season be the Simple & Magical Ingredient for Injury Prevention? What’s the formula for injury prevention amongst youth athletes? It is encouraged to diminish inadequate balance between sport specific training (aka the sport) and other activities such as playing another sport or strength training. Youth athletes can benefit greatly from playing multiple

The Importance of Speed Training for Youth Athletes in Tigard, Oregon Speed is a game-changer in youth sports. Whether your child plays soccer, basketball, football, baseball, or any other sport, their ability to accelerate, change direction quickly, and reach top-end speed can separate them from the competition. At APEX PWR, we specialize in youth speed

Why Only Training in the Off-Season Is Holding You Back Many athletes dedicate their off-season to getting stronger, faster, and more explosive—only to stop all strength and speed training once their season starts. But here’s the reality: if you only train in the off-season, you’re setting yourself up for failure. Imagine spending months building momentum,

How Invasion Sports Athletes Can Improve Their Game with Movement Training Invasion sports like soccer, basketball, football, and lacrosse require athletes to be highly adaptable in managing space. Players must constantly perceive and react to the distances between themselves, their teammates, opponents, and the boundaries of the playing area. The ability to navigate these dynamic

Do Youth Athletes Need Load Management? When you hear “load management,” you probably think of NBA stars sitting out games to stay fresh during a grueling season. But load management isn’t just for the pros—youth athletes face their own unique challenges, especially if they play one sport year-round while juggling school. Over the years, youth

Is It Too Early for My Child to Lift Weights? Debunking the Myth of Stunted Growth As parents of young athletes, you may have heard that weightlifting or resistance training could stunt your child’s growth. This myth has persisted for decades, but modern research strongly disagrees. Not only is resistance training safe for youth athletes

Why You Can’t Compare Your Injury to Someone Else’s It’s natural to draw comparisons when dealing with an injury, especially when you hear about professional athletes battling something similar. But here’s the reality: just because two injuries are called the same thing doesn’t mean they are the same. A perfect example comes from the NBA,