FUNCTIONIZE BLOG

Feb 16, 20234 min read

4 Tips for Better Heart Health

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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Dissecting Discipline and Motivation - Forming Habits that Last

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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More Than Motivation: There’s more to making progress than just motivation

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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The 7 motivational strategies for achieving success in your workouts

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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Mythbusting 3 “facts” about Blood Pressure and Exercise

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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The Five Things Women Need to Know about “Bulking Up"

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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Mastering the Back-to-School Meal Routine

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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Blog for the Blockers: Top 10 Exercises to Improve your Block

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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The Biggest Lie Endurance Athletes Believe

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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Patience, Perseverance, and Panthers: What My Childhood Baseball Idol Taught Me About Life

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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Debunked! Myths and Beliefs About Pain, Exercise, and the Human Body

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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3 Tips to Improve Your Running Efficiency

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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The truth about muscle mass and longevity: if you want to live longer, you must get stronger

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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Why We Should All Begin Habit Stacking in 2022

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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Big Blue Bookstore's Biggest Brat: A Lesson On Perspective & Gratitude

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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5 Things I Learned From Swimming That Carry Me Through Life

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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11 Services You May Not Know We Offer Besides Physical Therapy

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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Why Cyclists Should See A Physical Therapist

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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