Why Weight Training?
Why not get out of the 40%? What does this number mean? I’ll tell you. It’s the number of people who could’ve prevented their own death if they took matters into their own hands with exercising and weight training. According…
How Kegel Exercises for Women Improve Pelvic Health
One of the most effective ways to support your pelvic health is through Kegel exercises. These relatively simple, yet powerful exercises can help strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor, improve bladder control, and enhance overall core stability. At AgilePT,…
How to Design Your Ideal Kegel Exercise Program: A Step-by-Step Guide
Maintaining pelvic floor health is vital for both men and women, yet it’s often overlooked! Kegel exercises provide a simple and effective way to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, improving bladder and bowel control, supporting your uterus, and even enhancing…
How to Do a Kegel and Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
At AgilePT, we often see clients who want to strengthen their pelvic floor, but aren’t sure where to start. kegel exercises are a simple, empowering approach to improving pelvic health and quality of life. Whether you’re aiming to enhance bladder…
You want to play in the pros… Do you even lift? – Resistance Exercise Training
5 Key Takeaways about Resistance Exercise Training Youth athletes injury rates are increasing because of early specialization in one sport, overtraining, and increased stresses/expectations Resistance exercise training (RET) benefits include improving speed, power, and performance World-renowned leading organizations recommend Resistance…
Bladder Leakage During Exercise: What’s Happening?
Bladder leakage during exercise is more common than you might think, and it’s not just athletes who experience it. For many, activities like running, jumping, or lifting can lead to involuntary urine leakage, which can feel embarrassing or frustrating. But…
Pitching Injury Prevention
The hum of each pitch as it cuts through the crisp October air and the pop of the ball in the back of the catcher’s mitt are just a few of the hallmark sounds of post season baseball. Amidst all…
Pelvic Floor Therapy: Pregnancy Care and Exercises
As a pelvic floor physical therapist who works alongside expectant mothers daily, I have seen firsthand how pregnancy can place a huge physical and emotional strain on the body. Many women experience discomfort, pain, or general uncertainty about how to…
Living on the Edge: One Rep Max Living
Does climbing stairs feel like climbing a mountain? Do carrying groceries feel like carrying boulders? Is getting up from the couch feel like getting out of mud? You may be close to one rep max living. Grandma had a pile…
How to Prevent and Manage Common Rock Climbing Injuries
Rock climbing is an exhilarating, full-body sport that tests your physical limits and mental focus. But with the thrills come some risks, and injuries can happen. Finger injuries, shoulder strains, and elbow pain are common among climbers, but with the…