The days following Thanksgiving and early December are when many active adults start to feel the effects of travel, long periods of sitting, unusual schedules, and disrupted training routines. This is often the point when stiffness increases, movement quality drops, and motivation starts to fade. If you want to start 2026 feeling strong instead of…

The stretch between mid-November and early December is one of the most overlooked opportunities of the entire year. While most people are shifting into holiday mode, training less, and assuming they’ll “start fresh” in January, you can be prepared to continue striving towards your goals, and elevate your fitness routine. Why not start now? This…

Move to Live: Building Independence Through Movement Competency Movement is medicine — but mastery is freedom. At Rehab 2 Perform, we believe that long-term health and independence begin with how well you move. Dr. Josh Funk’s recent workshop, Move to Live: Building Independence Through Movement Competency, explored why developing fundamental movement skills is essential for…

 Grip Strength & Wrist Health: Avoiding Common Hand & Elbow Injuries in Weightlifting By a Physical Therapist Who Trains, Lifts, and Knows the Pain If you’ve been lifting long enough, there’s a good chance you’ve felt it—that nagging ache in the wrist after barbell work or the sharp twinge at the elbow during curls. As…

 Hip Pain & Tightness in Functional Fitness: What It Means & How to Address It By a Physical Therapist Who Trains Hard and Moves with Purpose If you’re into functional fitness—whether it’s Hyrox, CrossFit, HIIT, or strength circuits—chances are your hips take a beating. Squats, lunges, cleans, kettlebell swings, box jumps—they all demand a lot…

Whether you’re gearing up for basketball, flag football, volleyball, or kickball, how you prepare before the first whistle matters. Too often, players show up, lace up, and jump right into the action. But skipping your warm-up is one of the fastest ways to risk injury and limit your performance. Master These Moves 2 Be Ready…

The Benefits of Single-Leg Exercises: Why Training One Side at a Time Matters When it comes to building strength, stability, and resilience, many people focus on traditional two-legged exercises like squats and deadlifts. While these moves are incredibly effective, there’s a powerful category of exercises that often gets overlooked—single-leg training. Whether you’re a runner, an…

How 2 Add More Quality Years to Your Life Press play above to watch Dr. Josh Funk’s full workshop on healthspan — the number of years you live with strength, independence, and vitality — and how it differs from simply extending your lifespan. In the session, he breaks down five research-backed pillars of high-quality aging…

The Secret to Faster Recovery: Active Recovery Strategies for High-Intensity Athletes By a Physical Therapist Who Trains Hard and Recovers Smarter If you’re like most high-intensity athletes—whether you’re lifting, sprinting, playing, or competing—you love the training grind. But recovery? That’s where many fall short. As a physical therapist who also runs and lifts regularly, I’ve…

Simple Exercises to Restore Your Neck Range of Motion If you’ve been struggling to turn your head comfortably—whether it’s checking your blind spot while driving or turning to chat with a friend—your neck rotation may be limited. Fortunately, you can improve this with a few simple exercises designed to safely and effectively increase your neck’s…