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Sauna sessions aren’t just about sweating it out — they can support cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and even play a role in longevity. But how hot does it need to be, and how long should you actually stay in? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at deliberate heat […]
15-Minute PT Tune-Ups for Teen Runners As a parent, you know how much your teen runner pours into their sport. The miles, the early alarms, the weekend meets—it all adds up. But what happens when your child starts to feel a “hot spot”—that nagging shin, calf, or knee ache that […]
David Amerland joins Dr. Andrew Fix to unpack why health habits so often fall apart, even when we know better. Why does motivation fade after the New Year rush? What makes some goals stick while others slip away? Drawing on his book “Built to Last,” David explains how our brains […]
Why No Two Squats Look the Same No Such Thing as a “Perfect” Squat As a performance-focused physical therapist, one of the most important principles athletes need to understand for optimizing performance and longevity is this: there is no single “perfect” squat form. The squat is a fundamental human […]
Cold plunge, cryotherapy, and sauna have all gained attention as ways to push the body and mind, but what do they really offer beyond the shock of the cold? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at deliberate cold exposure and why so many people turn to it for […]
Strength + Conditioning: The Power of “And” For years, fitness was treated like an either/or decision. You lifted weights or you ran. You built strength or you worked on endurance. But modern training—and smart healthcare—show us a better way. Today, gyms like OrangeTheory, Peloton, and Mayweather Boxing + Fitness are […]
Ultramarathon runner Don Reichelt opens up about how running has shaped his mindset, resilience, and sense of purpose. Joining Dr. Andrew Fix, Don shares what it takes to move from the back of the pack to world records and a spot on Team USA at the 24-hour World […]
Mindset Matters: Goal Setting for CrossFit, Gymnastics, and Running Success Every athlete has goals—whether it’s hitting a PR snatch, sticking a flawless routine, or running further than you ever have before. But progress doesn’t just depend on how hard you train. It depends on how well you set goals and […]
Forget the ice pack. There’s a better way to heal. Dr. Andrew Fix challenges the old RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) protocol and shows how it can actually slow recovery instead of helping it. Ice and anti-inflammatories may ease pain in the moment, but they also keep the […]
Lift Like a Girl: Redefining Women’s Strength You Are Allowed to Be Strong If there’s one message I want every woman to walk away with, it’s this: you are allowed to be strong. Strong in every phase of your cycle. Strong in pregnancy. Strong throughout postpartum. Strong in every season […]