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Setting Fitness Goals That Don’t Fall Apart by February
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

Dr. Annie Barnes, DPT, OCS
Jan 13


From Couch to Consistent: How to Restart Exercise Without Breaking Your Body
By AntiFragile Physical Therapy, Asheville At some point, almost everyone ends up here. Life gets busy. Work ramps up. Stress piles on. Injuries linger. Motivation fades. And before you know it, exercise has quietly slipped out of your routine. Then one day, you decide it’s time to “get back into it.” You sign up for a class. You dust off the running shoes. You commit to going hard because that’s what worked before… right? And a week or two later? You’re sore, frustrated, ma

Wesley Miller, PT, FAAOMPT
Jan 6


The January Training Mistake We See Every Year
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

Dr. Annie Barnes, DPT, OCS
Dec 31, 2025


PT Gift Guide: 12 Evidence-Based Recovery Tools We Actually Recommend
Machines, rollers, massage guns, bands, insoles, cold-weather gear - with honest pro/con breakdowns. If you’ve ever gone looking for a “recovery tool,” you already know: the internet is full of expensive gadgets, bold claims, and confusing science. As physical therapists who actually treat athletes every day, we want to cut the noise and give you 12 gifts that actually help your body recover ; whether you’re shopping for yourself or for the runner, cyclist, or weekend warrior
Payton Dannewitz
Dec 12, 2025


Why Strength Training Matters for Youth
Brought to you by AntiFragile Physical Therapy – Asheville, NC When you hear “strength training,” you might picture adults lifting heavy...

Dr. Annie Barnes, DPT, OCS
Sep 17, 2025


Kickstart Your Fitness Journey: A Beginner's Guide to Strength Training
Have you ever thought about getting into strength training, but feel overwhelmed because you don’t know where to start? Or you don’t have...

Dr. Annie Barnes, DPT, OCS
Aug 28, 2024
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