Strength Training for Athletes in Tigard, OR: The Foundation Principle | APEX PWR APEX PWR  |  Athlete Angle Strength Training for Athletes: The Foundation Principle By the APEX PWR Team  |  Tigard, Oregon  |  April 2026  |  Sports Performance Rory McIlroy just won his second consecutive Masters title at Augusta National, becoming only the fourth […]

Adult Strength Training: Build Strength, Energy, and Confidence at Any Level Strength training is not just for athletes. It is one of the most effective ways to improve overall health, increase energy, and build resilience for everyday life. At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab in Tigard, Oregon, our adult strength training programs are designed to

Training Reduces Injury Risk: Why Strength Training Is Essential for Youth Athletes Injury prevention is one of the biggest concerns for youth athletes, parents, and coaches. While warm-ups, stretching, and agility drills all play a role, research continues to show that strength training is the most effective tool for reducing injury risk. A 2024 systematic

Raising the Standard for Youth Athlete Development in Portland, Oregon Youth sports are louder, faster, and more competitive than ever. This isn’t just in Portland, Oregon, and it’s not isolated to one sport. More tournaments. More showcases. More pressure to specialize early and chase short-term results. But the data tells a different story. The athletes

Lifting Weights Literally Changes Your Biology: Why Strength Training Is the Ultimate Anti-Aging Tool A recent viral social media post did an excellent job at highlighting the underlying benefits of strength training.  Most people think of strength training as a way to “get toned” or “lose weight.” But the real magic runs far deeper. Lifting

Is a Personal Trainer Actually Worth It? If you’ve ever walked into a gym and wondered whether hiring a personal trainer is really worth it, you’re not alone. Many people debate between going solo or investing in a trainer, especially when time and money are on the line. But here’s the truth: the right personal

Mid-Stage ACL Rehab at APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon Work With Us Contact Us To Schedule An Appointment Recovering from ACL surgery? Reach our sports physical therapy team directly, right from this page. Name* First Last Email* Phone* What are you interested in?*Adult Small Group Strength TrainingAdult Personal TrainingYouth Sports PerformancePhysical TherapyDEXA ScanWellness TestingNutrition Your

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

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

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