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February is not just about that special heart-shaped holiday we know as Valentine’s Day; it’s also dedicated to American Heart month....
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Jesse Brown PT, DPT
Jan 5, 20236 min read
Dissecting Discipline and Motivation - Forming Habits that Last
“I’m just not motivated!” “I just need to quit talking about it and make myself do it!” “I have to be more disciplined and GET IT DONE!”...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Nov 16, 20222 min read
12 DAYS OF FIT-MAS
It’s that time of year again...THE HOLIDAYS For some, those two words are anxiety inducing; for others it “sparks joy.” Either way it’s...
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Kristin Menson
Oct 25, 20226 min read
More Than Motivation: There’s more to making progress than just motivation
You can have all the motivation in the world, but if you have too many things in your life holding you back, you are not going to make...
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Lauren Sok
Sep 19, 20227 min read
The 7 motivational strategies for achieving success in your workouts
As a busy mom of three kids, staying motivated to workout can sometimes feel like a chore. I roll out of bed to the alarm, change into my...
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Jesse Brown PT, DPT
Sep 13, 20225 min read
Mythbusting 3 “facts” about Blood Pressure and Exercise
Blood pressure is a key measurement that healthcare providers and patients can track to get an idea of cardiovascular health. The...
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Ashleigh Tompa
Aug 30, 20225 min read
The Five Things Women Need to Know about “Bulking Up"
As an active woman in healthcare, I often hear women say, “I don't want to get bulky” as a reason not to lift weights. I’m here to tell...
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Allyson Balzuweit
Aug 16, 20226 min read
Mastering the Back-to-School Meal Routine
The lazy days of summer always seem to pass by too quickly, especially here in Georgia, where our kids go back to school in early August....
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Ashleigh Tompa
Jul 21, 20224 min read
Blog for the Blockers: Top 10 Exercises to Improve your Block
What you may not know about me is that I played volleyball in high school, competed for and won Georgia state championships, and was...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jul 7, 20224 min read
The Biggest Lie Endurance Athletes Believe
“No pain, no gain,” right? A timeless adage used by coaches, physical therapists, and training partners that sometimes does more harm...
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Nick Frias
May 12, 20224 min read
Patience, Perseverance, and Panthers: What My Childhood Baseball Idol Taught Me About Life
Growing up, I used to love sitting down on the couch and flipping through channels until I found the TBS channel–and for a short time the...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Mar 21, 20226 min read
Debunked! Myths and Beliefs About Pain, Exercise, and the Human Body
Being in the healthcare industry and seeing a diverse array of clientele, I see something new every day. This is what makes healthcare...
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Lauren Sok
Feb 21, 20224 min read
3 Tips to Improve Your Running Efficiency
Is Your Running Cadence Holding You Back? If you are a client of ours or have attended one of our running workshops, you have heard us...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Feb 16, 20223 min read
The truth about muscle mass and longevity: if you want to live longer, you must get stronger
ME: “PERMISSION TO ‘GO THERE’” NO ONE: “PERMISSION GRANTED” Let’s talk, yet again, about skeletal muscle mass (SMM)! If you follow...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Why We Should All Begin Habit Stacking in 2022
Today I want to discuss the concept of “training in the in-between,” living with intention and reframing our mindset about fitness,...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Dec 2, 20213 min read
Lessons From Pain
If you’ve ever read any of my blogs, you have more than likely read all about my struggles with low back pain. This has been an ongoing...
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Mary Kathleen
Nov 3, 20215 min read
Big Blue Bookstore's Biggest Brat: A Lesson On Perspective & Gratitude
Discover a heartfelt lesson on perspective and gratitude through a personal story about being a 'brat' at Big Blue Bookstore. Embrace life’s
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Sep 9, 20214 min read
5 Things I Learned From Swimming That Carry Me Through Life
Swimming is a passion of mine for many reasons. There are very few things in life that can teach the lessons that sports can. People...
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Mary Kathleen
Aug 10, 20217 min read
11 Services You May Not Know We Offer Besides Physical Therapy
Even if you're not a client of ours, you can probably tell by the name Functionize Health & Physical Therapy that we are, in fact, a...
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Tyler Balfour
Jul 12, 20214 min read
Why Cyclists Should See A Physical Therapist
One of my favorite populations to treat are the lifelong athletes, especially those who share a love of one of my favorite sports:...
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