My First Time: BODYCOMBAT™
From our friends at lesmills.com. By Will Macdonald for Fit Planet Our intrepid workout warrior, on a mission to try every LES MILLS workout, makes his BODYCOMBAT debut and discovers his inner Bruce Lee … sort of. It was a Sunday afternoon I thought I’d try...
Monte Priske Recipe Favorite: Tofu Manicotti
About Monte Priske: Monte has a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation and is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer. He is also a StrongFirst Certified Kettlebell Instructor (Level 1), StrongFirst Certified Barbell Instructor, NASM-Certified Senior Fitness Specialist, and a...
Self-Monitoring in Regards to Performance and Progress
“If you Need a Witness to Your Success, Be Your Own.” It is no secret that one of the best ways to notice improvements in a gym setting is to track your performance or progress. Normally, we would do this by performing some sort of field test. A field test may be a...
Senior Fitness Workout of the Week #06
Monte Priske is back with another Senior Fitness Workout of the Week video. If you understand the value in movement, strength training, and keeping your body healthy, watch these videos and follow along – or share them with someone you care about who could benefit...
The Basics of Nutrition
Nutrition is such a big part of the puzzle to become our best selves. Educating ourselves and paying attention to what we put into our body is just as important as working out. Proper fueling with the right nutrients can do magical things, as well as achieving the...
The Importance of Checking Your Blood Pressure
February is American Heart Month! It is important to educate ourselves on the heart, it’s function and what we can do to improve the overall function. There is a reason that the heart is located in the middle part of our body, because it’s the most important organ for...
FitTest Week
FitTest Week is our quarterly event in which our members can receive a complimentary assessment on all components of fitness to measure current fitness levels. Join us between April 25-29, 2022 to get back on track to your goals. Schedule a Fitness Assessment with one...
From Your Health Coach: Sleep Deficiency & Health
As a member of our coaching team here at Performance Health & Fitness, my goal for you all is to learn about all the individual tools that can help you to become the best version of yourself. Some of you may come to me with a particular goal that you have in mind...
Local Spotlight | Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza
This year has been anything but normal. It has been hard on everyone. In these uncertain times, we have really focused on supporting other local businesses. One way we have liked to support local restaurants is ordering take-out. We are lucky to have so many great...
Coaching the Single Sport Athlete
I hated every minute of training, but I said,“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion.” – Muhammad Ali “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” - Paul J. Meyer Athletics, sports, and the athletes...
Healthy Kid-Friendly Lunches: Spider Waffles
I'm not sure how, but it is almost Halloween! This year more than ever, we are looking for ways to keep things fun and exciting, especially around holidays. One way to spice up the week is with a Halloween themed lunchbox! This lunchbox still contains all the things a...
Staying Healthy During the Holidays
By Lynde Weatherford; Director of Personal Training Services, Performance Health & Fitness Staying Healthy During the Holidays The holiday season is approaching fast and the comment that I get all the time from clients is, "I’m going to start taking care of myself...
Why is Blood Pressure Important and How to Monitor From Home
Written by Rachael R. Dirksen, MD, owner of Remedy Internal Medicine in Coralville, Iowa Why is Blood Pressure Important? Do you ever wonder why your physician keeps checking your blood pressure at your annual checkup? What is a normal blood pressure reading? Blood...
BLACK OUT PARTY! Performance Health & Fitness Announces Their 13th Anniversary Member Appreciation Party + Open House and Wellness Fair
BLACK OUT PARTY! Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce its 13th Anniversary Member Appreciation Party + Open House + Les Mills Launch + Wellness Fair to be held on November 6th, 2021 from 8:00-11:00 am. The FIRST 100 people through the door will...
Why Performance Therapies: An Interview with David Williams
Originally published on ptforhealth.com 08/30/2017. Updated 10/05/2021. Our owner, David Williams, has had a passion for getting people back to what they love since he founded Performance Therapies in the basement of his home in 1999. Now with four Corridor locations,...
Workout of the Week #25
Need some workout inspiration? Give our Workout of the Week a try! Feel free to modify as needed based on your ability and available time, and reach out if you have any questions about the movements. THE WORKOUT Equipment Needed: Medicine Ball Complete 2-3 Rounds 15...
4 Common Misconceptions about Physical Therapy
The definition of Physical Therapy according to Dictionary.com is “the treatment or management of physical disability, malfunction, or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc., without the use of medicines, surgery, or radiation.” This definition is somewhat true...
Last 90 Days Free Wellness Challenge
It’s hard to believe that I am already writing this blog to go with our Last 90 Day Challenge of 2021. Where has the time gone?! If you are like me, you might not have even started towards achieving your 2021 goal. So let’s buckle down together as there is still time...
All You Need to Know About RPM
From our friends at lesmills.com. Written by Emma Hogan. WHY DOES RPM WORK? RPM combines hit music with the motivational power of an inspiring instructor leading you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints and flat riding. The workout is based on the science of Cardio...
Healthy Kid-Friendly Lunches: Pinwheels
As parents, we all want our kids to have a healthy lunch, but we also want something our kids will actually eat. Kids love sandwiches, but they can get boring to eat day-after-day. Enter pinwheels - they are easy to make, like a sandwich, and kids love them! You can...
Senior Fitness Workout of the Week #01
Monte Priske is back with a new Workout of the Week series, but this time, the workouts are focused specifically on helping seniors stay healthy and fit (in the gym, or at home). If you understand the value in movement, strength training, and keeping your body...
Suzi’s Fiery Chili Recipe
Chili in the morning, Chili in the evening, Chili at suppertime. Chili is one of those dishes that rings fall, warmth, comfort food, and cinnamon rolls. Yes, cinnamon rolls. Raise your hand if you know what I’m talking about. Chili is a staple at our house. When we...
Healthy Kid-Friendly Lunches: Mini Pizzas
Who else loves pizza? I do! And my kids definitely love it too. Personal mini pizzas are a super fun way to get your kids excited about their lunch. Plus, you get to choose the ingredients used to create a healthy, balanced lunch. My kids like to keep it pretty simple...