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By AntiFragile Physical Therapy, Asheville If you’ve ever wondered how fit you actually are , or why your training plateaus despite doing “all the right things,” VO₂ max testing might be the missing piece. VO₂ max is one of the most powerful metrics we have for understanding cardiovascular fitness but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. At AntiFragile Physical Therapy, we plan to use VO₂ max testing not as a badge of fitness, but as a tool to guide smarter, more sustaina

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 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

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

By AntiFragile Physical Therapy, Asheville NC For a lot of people, winter feels like a pause button. Training slows down. Schedules shift. Motivation dips. And those little aches and pains you’ve been “managing” all year? They’re still there, just quieter. At Antifragile Physical Therapy, we actually think winter is the best  time to finally address nagging injuries and movement limitations. Not because you’re broken, but because timing matters when it comes to building a r

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

Brought to you by AntiFragile Physical Therapy Thanksgiving is one of the most joyful (and physically demanding) days of the year. Hours in the kitchen, long drives, hosting family, and the constant hustle of the holiday can leave your back tight, your neck stiff, and your energy tanked before the day even begins. But with a few intentional mobility habits, you can move into Thanksgiving feeling loose, energized, and ready to actually enjoy the day (instead of recovering from

Brought to you by AntiFragile Physical Therapy As temperatures drop and daylight shrinks, many people experience decreased activity levels, increased stiffness, and a higher risk of aches, pains, and winter-related injuries. But winter doesn’t have to be a setback. At Anti-Fragile Physical Therapy, we help people stay active, build resilience, and move with confidence year-round, and winter is one of the most important seasons to train with purpose. Whether your goal is injur