Performance Health + Fitness Welcomes 3 New Personal Trainers!
Performance Health + Fitness is excited to welcome Troy, Megan and Tyrel to the team! We are excited to add 3 talented individuals to our team as Personal Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches! Get to know Troy, Megan, and Tyrell: Troy Kauffman | Personal...
Health + Wellness Tips For Back-To-School
The fun summer days are coming to an end. As you head back into your children’s school activities, it is important to stay consistent with your new routines. Putting your children first will be your top priority as a parent. Be mindful to take care of yourself. One...
Stephanie’s Personal Training Success Story
Stephanie's Personal Training Success Story“I hired Matt Sheets as my trainer about 11 months ago and promised myself 1 year of training to build muscle and get stronger. The attention to detail Matt provides has kept me and my "bad knees and back" injury-free, which...
Get the Best Results with Myzone
In recent years, there has been a drastic shift in the world of wearable technology. We now can track much more than just our workouts to help give us an accurate picture of our current lifestyle and fitness level. Devices and apps can now track information: heart...
Exercise and Mental Health For Mental Health Awareness Month
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month so let’s talk about how we can use exercise to improve our mental health. This is a topic that has become extremely important to the world, and our community, in the last few years. First, we need to establish benefits of...
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of stress in oneself and others. Stress awareness also involves understanding the sources of stress in one's life, whether they be related to work, relationships, or other factors, and...
New Equipment Coming Soon to Performance Health and Fitness!
Exciting things are happening at Performance Health and Fitness! Later this month, we will be rolling out new equipment. With our new, updated equipment, we hope our community is as excited as we are! Our gym might look a little different as we move things around and...
8th Annual DriTri
Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce its 8th annual DriTri. Save the date for Saturday, February 25th, 2023! In this fun and friendly indoor triathlon event, individuals and/or relay teams of 2 or 3 will row for 10 minutes on a rower,...
Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Alcohol Awareness Month Written by Lynde Weatherford | Director of Training Services, Personal Trainer and Health Coach Understanding how alcohol processes in our body and how it affects our mental state is important. In moderation, enjoying an...
Shirley Jacobs is Defying the Odds
Member Spotlight Performance Health & Fitness is lucky to have members who challenge themselves to new accomplishments every time they are at the gym. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming gym to everyone! One of our members, Shirley, is no exception when it...
The Long-Term Athlete Workshop
As parents, you want the best for your children. Performance Health & Fitness is excited to announce The Long-Term Athlete Workshop. Putting them in sports is a great way for them to learn discipline, creating character, and learning something new that one day...
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 Different Specialties of Your Performance Coaching Staff
What sets our coaching staff at Performance Health and Fitness apart from others in the area? Our education and our continued education. At Performance we hold a high standard for all of our coaches. Each has a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Health and Human...
Flash Sale Coming In October!
A flash sale is coming to Performance Health and Fitness starting Tuesday, October 4th! Enjoy HUGE sales on shirts, socks, and hats! Apparel on the rack, $3 Logo shirts on the rack, $1 All hats, $3 Socks, $1 and free shirts! This is a one-time sale so grab it before...
Performance Health and Fitness is in the Top 3 for Iowa City Press-Citizen, Best of the Best 2022!
We are excited to be honored and nominated to be in the top 3 Best Fitness/Health Centers in the Iowa City area. The Iowa City Press-Citizen Best of the Best, is a nominated and voted award, that honors the best local businesses in the Iowa City greater area. We want...
Performance Health + Fitness Welcomes 3 New Personal Trainers!
Performance Health + Fitness is excited to welcome Troy, Megan and Tyrel to the team! We are excited to add 3 talented individuals to our team as Personal Trainers and Strength and Conditioning Coaches! Get to know Troy, Megan, and Tyrell: Troy Kauffman | Personal...
Health + Wellness Tips For Back-To-School
The fun summer days are coming to an end. As you head back into your children’s school activities, it is important to stay consistent with your new routines. Putting your children first will be your top priority as a parent. Be mindful to take care of yourself. One...
Stephanie’s Personal Training Success Story
Stephanie's Personal Training Success Story“I hired Matt Sheets as my trainer about 11 months ago and promised myself 1 year of training to build muscle and get stronger. The attention to detail Matt provides has kept me and my "bad knees and back" injury-free, which...
Get the Best Results with Myzone
In recent years, there has been a drastic shift in the world of wearable technology. We now can track much more than just our workouts to help give us an accurate picture of our current lifestyle and fitness level. Devices and apps can now track information: heart...
Wear Your Best Summer Accessory, Sunscreen!
Written by Lynde Weatherford, Certified Personal Trainer + Health Coach After a long cold winter and a rainy cold spring, Summer is finally here! As you venture more outside, it’s important to make sure that you are taking care of the biggest organ of your body, your...
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...