By AntiFragile Physical Therapy (Asheville, NC) For years, many pregnant athletes have been told to avoid heavy lifting. The idea that strength training, especially lifting heavier weights, could be dangerous during pregnancy has led many people to scale back or stop activities they love. But new research is challenging some of those long-held beliefs. A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine took a closer look at what actually happens to the baby du

By AntiFragile Physical Therapy Elite athletes often influence the future of sports medicine, and this time, the impact reaches far beyond professional soccer. FIFA recently released Stepping into Play, an evidence based return to play roadmap designed to help soccer players safely return to sport after childbirth. One of its biggest updates? Pelvic floor health is now a built in part of the return to play process, not an afterthought. While these guidelines were created for

By AntiFragile Physical Therapy, Asheville NC When most people think about working with a physical therapist or coach, it’s usually after something has gone wrong: pain, injury, or a setback that forces them to stop doing what they love. But what if you didn’t have to wait until you were hurt to get support? That’s where a movement specialist comes in. At AntiFragile Physical Therapy , we believe movement quality is the foundation of performance, recovery, and long-term athl

By AntiFragile Physical Therapy, Asheville Every January starts the same way: motivation is high, routines are reset, and goals feel exciting again. By February, though, many of those plans quietly fade, not because people don’t care, but because the goal itself wasn’t built to survive real life. At AntiFragile PT, we don’t believe consistency comes from “wanting it more.” It comes from setting goals that respect your body, your schedule, and your capacity to adapt. Here’s ho

By AntiFragile Physical Therapy, Asheville Why your motivation can backfire and what to do instead January is a unique month in fitness. Gyms are packed, running trails are busy, and classes are full of new faces. Some people are seasoned athletes, others are weekend warriors, and many are motivated by a New Year’s resolution : get healthier, stronger, or more active. It’s exciting. It’s inspiring. And every year, we see the same mistake, and it’s one that can derail even the

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