by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
Sleep has often been thought to be an important part of the recovery process and the need for the appropriate amount of sleep has been frequently discussed as an important part of the performance training program. It has been conferred that sleep deprivation is linked...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
Yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily we think about things that we want to accomplish in our lives. I want to drink less soda… I want to run a marathon… I want to smile more… I want to go on a vacation to the beach… I want to lose weight and be healthier… We create...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
It is commonly thought that participating in a consistent stretching program leads to improved performance with all athletic activities. The benefits of stretching have been described to be improved flexibility, improved muscle performance, reduction in pain, and...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
When developing training programs, many people assess strength for a given individual. The thought process is to determine an individual’s strength and make them stronger. Stronger is always equal to being better. Stronger legs make us run faster or jump higher....
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
It is not uncommon to step on the scale one day to a surprise of an extra 5… 10… 15… or even 20 pounds. We wonder what happened to the days when we didn’t have to worry as much about our weight. We think back to the time when it seemed as though we could eat and...
