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Blood Flow Restricted Exercise
Blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise is a form of exercise that involves using cuffs that partially restrict blood flow to the muscles. The cuffs restrict blood from leaving the muscles, but should not restrict blood from entering.
Aug 173 min read


Coming Back After an Injury
Injuries are an unfortunate but common part of almost everyone’s fitness journey. Whether your injury happens in the gym or in everyday life, how you recover can make all the difference.
Aug 32 min read


It Doesn’t Have to be One or the Other. How to Balance Strength and Cardio.
Cardio OR weightlifting. The reality is, you shouldn't choose but do both. Read Coach Ellie's latest words about how to split your time, when do choose one over the other and how both options are great to longevity and a healthy life.
Jul 203 min read


A Guide to Proper Gym Footwear
Your feet are your foundation. During a squat, deadlift, or lunging movement, they are the only point of contact with the ground. How your foot interacts with the floor dictates the alignment of your ankles, knees, hips, and lower back.
Jun 223 min read


What Does "Functional Fitness" Actually Mean?
What is functional fitness and why should you care? Being able to apply real world situations into your workout so you aren't just able to lift more weight but you can live a better life is the core of functional fitness at Peak Fitness and Motion
Mar 303 min read


Why a Structured Program Beats Random Workouts
Walking into the gym without a plan might feel productive, but over time, random workouts leave results on the table. A structured training program helps you move forward with purpose. It manages your volume, tracks your progress, and supports balanced strength and recovery. Structured programming also eases the mental load. You don’t have to decide what to do every time you train. You show up, follow the plan, and know it’s taking you somewhere. Clarity builds consistency. A
Mar 91 min read


Why we wont stop talking about strength training
Strength training is the missing link to better health, stronger bones, and lasting energy. See how Peak Fitness and Motion helps you build strength for life.
Feb 163 min read
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