Colorful Fruits & Veggies Wellness Challenge
I am not sure how, but it is already March, which means spring is right around the corner. Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? I can’t think of a better month to explore new fruits and vegetables with our Colorful Foods Challenge. National Nutrition...
Project Organization – Kitchen Edition
This year I have been focusing on being more organized. As a mom of two little kids, life can be chaotic and unorganized. I am someone who thrives off plans, lists, and organization, but since having kids I have learned to let go a little of those. Who else is with...
Monthly Wellness Challenge: Self-Care
Wake up, feed the little one, let the dogs out, feed the dogs, make coffee and eat breakfast, get dressed, go to work, pick up the little one, go back to work, go to the grocery store, feed the dogs, make dinner, do the dishes, feed the little one, go to bed. Do you...
The Keys to a Complete Workout Plan
Here we are in a new decade. I’m sure that some of you have looked back at the last 10 years to reflect on the positive memories but may have also realized that there are things you would like to do in this next decade to improve yourself. Which brings me to the topic...
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...
Back on Track: How “Pre-habilitation” helped Craig Engel Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery
When Craig Engel tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee for the third time, he found himself in a surprising position. Over the next two to three years, he was turned away from every doctor he approached about a knee replacement, who all told him...
Next 90 Days Challenge 2-Month Check-in
If you've been participating in our "Next 90 Days Wellness Challenge", this is your two-month check-in! I'm sure you have not been 100% "perfect" for the whole month of November. That's OKAY! It's time to hit the refresh button, and finish out the last 30 days with...
Homemade Foods that Make the Perfect Holiday Gift
I love the holiday season, and all that comes with it – the time with family and friends, the traditions, the decorations and the food. Some of my favorite traditions growing up were making decorating the tree and making Christmas cookies, and I love sharing these...
Next 90 Days Challenge – 1 Month Check-In
Hello Performance Members! How are your Next 90 Days Challenges going? We are almost a third of the way to the end of our challenge with one month down and two to go. I will say the next two will be the most challenging because we have Thanksgiving, Christmas and New...
Workout of the Week #23
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 2-3 Rounds of 10 Burpees20 Push-ups30 Crunches40...
Performance Donates a 1-Year Gym Membership to Miles in the Maize 2021
Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce that it's sponsoring the 2021 Miles in the Maize 5K & Maize Mile on October 31, 2021. This event is a local favorite – and put on by Heartland Soles + Colony Pumpkin Patch. As part of our partnership,...
Workout of the Week #22
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: Kettlebell20 Reps: Goblet Squats25...
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Partner with Performance
The Cedar Rapids RoughRiders are extremely excited to have Performance Health & Fitness and Performance Therapies back as the Official Strength & Conditioning Provider of the team (as well as the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider). Like...
Performance Donates a 6-Month Gym Membership to Fight with Flash Fundraiser
The Fight with Flash Foundation is hosting it's 6th Annual Fight with Flash Charity Golf Classic this Friday (September 10th, 2021) at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City. The Fight with Flash foundation was created to honor Austin “Flash” Schroeder, who passed away at...
Performance Health & Fitness Welcomes New General Manager, Jason Moore
We are excited to announce and introduce our new General Manager, Jason Moore! Jason attended the University of Iowa and studied Recreation and Sports Management. He has been involved in the fitness industry for 15+ years and has held nearly every position in a health...
Workout of the Week #21
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: Timer or Clock For each movement, work...
Supplements – Are they necessary or are the basics of nutrition good enough?
Recently, I have been asked quite a bit about supplements and if they are truly necessary to help you to gain the results that you are looking for. The short answer is no, but in special cases they can and should be implemented into your daily routine to make sure...
The Facts on Fats (updated)
Updated – Originally published 07/31/2017 Fat is a nutrient necessary for overall health. Our body uses fat for energy, insulation, and to help absorb vitamins A, D, E and K. The Dietary Reference Intakes created by the Institute of Medicine recommends 20-35% of...
4 Tips for Finding the Right Fitness Program for You
Updated – Originally published 05/30/2017 In this ever-changing and growing industry of fitness, new and exciting workout trends are popping up all the time. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), heart rate zone training, kettlebell, CrossFit and hot yoga are just...
10 Tips for Meal Prep Success + Greek Meal Prep Bowl Recipe
I am sure by now you have heard friends or family talk about meal prepping or seen #mealprep all over your social media, but what is meal prep and can it help you? Meal prepping is simply preparing food ahead of time as a way to make it easy to have delicious,...
Am I Doing Everything to Achieve the Results I Want?
This is one of the most frequent questions that gets asked during initial health coaching consultations: What should I be doing in order to achieve the results that I want? Let me tell ya, that is a LOADED question. When we (the Performance Health & Fitness Health...