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Nutrition in the Springtime: Fueling a More Active Season As May rolls in, everything starts to shift. The days get longer. The weather warms up. And naturally—people start moving more. Whether it’s getting back outside for runs, longer gym sessions, weekend hikes, or simply being more active day-to-day, your body […]
An injury can sideline one limb without giving the rest of your body permission to quit. When you’re in a sling, boot, or on crutches, the instinct is often to stop everything until you’re “cleared.” But what does that pause really cost? In this episode of The Code, Dr. […]
How to Transition to Trail Running (Without Getting Injured) With spring around the corner and longer days ahead, many runners are ready to trade the treadmill for the trails. But one question comes up every year:“How do I safely transition from road running to trail running?” At Physio Room, we […]
Hope is a beautiful liar when it convinces you that tomorrow will change what you refused to change today. Dr. Andrew Fix offers a clear challenge to anyone who has been leaning a little too hard on hope. This episode asks what happens when hope feels good but preparation […]
For athletes and high performers, the toughest opponent is often the voice in your own head. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Krista Juerling of Speakstone Counseling for a thoughtful conversation about mental performance, identity, and the pressure that can come with chasing excellence. What happens when the habits […]
A lot of workouts leave you exhausted, but the real question is whether they actually make you stronger. Dr. Andrew Fix takes aim at one of the easiest traps in strength training: mistaking effort for progress. Feeling wiped out after a session can be satisfying, but that does not […]
Stronger Shoulders for CrossFit: Build Stability for Better Lifts The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint, designed for movement in multiple directions. This gives it incredible mobility — the ability to move freely through a full range of motion. But that mobility comes with a trade-off. While it allows for high-level […]
The hardest part of growth is not finding the next big move; it is staying loyal to the basics when your ego wants a shortcut. Backup plans can become excuses. Change creates pressure. Discomfort has a way of showing you whether you are serious about growth or just interested […]
Listen to Your Body — Don’t Fear the Feedback Most people grow up hearing:“If it hurts, stop.” Sometimes that’s appropriate.But often, discomfort in movement isn’t a stop sign — it’s feedback. The difference between getting stuck and getting stronger usually comes down to how that feedback is interpreted. That’s where […]
One back injury turns into a stark reckoning with pain, recovery, and the life you stop postponing when your body forces you to pay attention. Alex Kaminsky joins Dr. Andrew Fix for a conversation about what happens when a sudden setback makes everything feel immediate. Her story begins with […]
In-Season Low Back Pain in Gymnasts When your back isn’t injured… but it isn’t okay either It Starts Subtle You don’t notice it during warm-ups. You notice it on the first back handspring—when you arch and think:That felt tighter than usual. So you stretch your hip flexors.Do another turn.It goes […]
What feels inconvenient, awkward, or disruptive today may be the exact pressure that pushes your life into its next shape. As Dr. Andrew Fix prepares to leave the home where this chapter of The Code began, he uses the moment to reflect on how quickly life changes and what […]