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Osgood, What? Key Facts About This Common Knee Issue in Young Basketball Players If your child—especially between the ages of 8 and 15—is complaining about pain in the front of their knee or you’ve noticed a bony bump just below their kneecap, they may be dealing with Osgood-Schlatter disease (often […]
Most of us don’t procrastinate because we’re lazy, we hesitate because of fear. Fear of failing, of being judged, of not knowing how things will turn out. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix unpacks how procrastination quietly stalls progress, and why waiting for certainty keeps us from building momentum. […]
Knee Pain During Squats? Here’s Why (and How to Fix It) Are you sick of dealing with knee pain every time you squat?Maybe you’ve started avoiding squats altogether… or you keep the weight below a certain number, hoping you can “save your knees” for the long term? Whether you’ve been […]
Treat your fork like a prescription and your plate the front line of care as produce, protein, and mindset turn everyday eating into real medicine. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Tamar Samuels, registered dietitian and co-founder of Culina Health, to examine why nutritional therapy often fails in practice despite […]
Strength & Performance Training for Young Female Athletes Picture this: it’s mid-cross-country season, and your young runners are logging miles, tackling hills, and racing hard week after week. Many assume that running alone is enough to keep improving. But as Dr. Stacy Sims highlights in her Next Gen course, strength […]
We spend so much time chasing big fitness goals that we often overlook one of the simplest tools for better health: walking. Not a marathon. Not a perfectly structured training routine. Just consistent steps. Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down new research that challenges the long-held belief that 10,000 steps […]
3 Shoulder Warm-Ups Every Climber Should Do Shoulder injuries are one of the most common upper-body issues among sport climbers — second only to finger injuries. Taking extra time to properly prepare your shoulders before a hard climbing session is worth the effort. A solid warm-up isn’t just about getting […]
The Power of Metabolic Conditioning and Tissue Healing for Runners Most runners just want to lace up their shoes and hit the road or trail. After all, running itself feels like the best way to build endurance, strengthen the legs, and condition the body. While that’s partly true, focusing only […]
Social media feeds are built to keep you scrolling, but at what cost to your focus and wellbeing? Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Bryan Dobkin, a Principal People Scientist with expertise in organizational psychology, workforce strategy, and the future of work, to unpack how AI and social media […]
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 […]