This blog breaks down and discusses our top 5 favorite exercises to help strengthen the knee joint. (videos included) As a physical therapist, I see my share of knee problems and pain. The best way to reduce your risk of knee injury is proper strength training. However, if you have knee pain, consult a physical […]

Resistance bands are small, easy to travel with, and pack a serious punch. Training with resistance bands has become increasingly popular. They offer a lot of value and a wide range of exercise options to get the results you’re looking for. They’re great for beginners to learn movement with decreased injury risk, but they can

If you’re getting anything less than 6-8hrs of slumber per night, you’re doing yourself a great disservice! Research has been piling up showing the detrimental effects of inadequate amounts of sleep. Fact is, the average person gets less than 6 hours of sleep, and we simply need more! Sleep is crucial for so many things

Yes! It is another blog about Keto! “I’ve had my bulletproof coffee, extra butter on everything and I haven’t even looked at a carb in 4 months.” These kind of comments are always being said when people come see us for their Dexa or RMR. It seems like the majority of people that do come

It is a known fact that strength training can reduces injury risk in athletes. But can the same apply to adults?  From strengthening the rotator cuff in throwing athletes to reducing risk of ACL tears in contact sports, strength training has been studied heavily for more than a decade. The results are unanimous — athletes

Who doesn’t love the weekend?! We know how busy and demanding the week can become. Battling traffic combined with long days at the office, makes it tough to find even 30 minutes to get a workout in that keeps your body healthy and available for an active lifestyle. While some utilize the weekend to rest

Chris has been a part of Team Apex for nearly three months, joining from Edge Family Fitness in Wilsonville. He brings his extensive and well rounded background in nutrition and fitness to the team. Originally from the United Kingdom, Chris contains an abundance of knowledge that he’s ecstatic to deliver to you. He’s worked, trained

“I’ve been having this pain for months now, but physical therapy is too expensive. We can’t make it work right now.” Although there are costs associated with sessions, physical therapy can save you money. In the long term? It can save you more than money. Every clinic runs into the same predicament — the cost

We’re all familiar with the general public’s perception of fat – in that it is generally viewed as being *bad* [for you], and this is a notion that’s deeply engrained in Western societies; so much so that most people won’t even question it. However, let’s consider a different way of viewing carbs, because this is

Afraid of the dark, afraid of scary movies, afraid of weight training? It’s the spooky season so there’s no better time to talk about your fear of picking up some dumbbells. We know there’s a lot of reasons out there, but we wanted to address the three most common fears when it comes to weight