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PT Fitness App is here!

We are excited to announce our PT Fitness App is now available in the Apple and Google Play store!   Download the PT Fitness App today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, view…

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Featured Recipe – Baked Banana Oatmeal

This week we are featuring a baked banana oatmeal recipe from kathyeats.com After personally trying out this recipe, I had to share it with everyone.  I followed the recipe exactly, but next time will probably add a few blueberries to the top!  It reheats well,…

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Stretching Helps Blood Circulation

Bad circulation can leave you feeling tired and zapped of energy.  Other common symptoms include headaches and “pins and needles” in your hands and feet.  Stretching is a really simple way to improve blood circulation, which allows your blood to do its job: bringing nutrients…

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Take time to stretch

Stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program. Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause your muscles to contract and tighten. Stretching after you exercise may help improve the range of motion about your joints and boost circulation. Overall, however, stretching after exercise…

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Congratulations Melinda!

Congratulations to PT Fitness Family member, Melinda, on coming in first place in Figure at the OCB Emerald Coast Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini and Fitness Model Classic.  This was Melinda’s first show in 6 years, and she took home first in Figure.  As a mother of…

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PROTEIN PROMOTES MUSCLE REPAIR & GROWTH

Your protein needs increase especially after bouts of intense exercise so increasing your protein intake on days that you exercise is beneficial. Additionally, if you strength train consider having a high protein meal right after a training session when the muscle is sensitive to nutrients…

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Preventing Track & Field Injuries

Establish a good stretching program to include the gastrocnemius/soleus (calves), hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and hip adductors. Initial stretches should be static (no bounce) and held for at least 30 seconds, then progressed to dynamic stretches such as walking lunges or high stepping. Research shows…

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Foam Rolling – Adductors

Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) stretching technique that has been embraced throughout the fitness industry.  This effective and simple to do technique delivers positive, feel good results.  Foam rollers have become easily accessible, either shared at the gym or found in almost any…

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6 Flags Ride – PTF Style

Try one of our total body staple moves! Do you ever wonder why we call them 6 Flags Rides?

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Introducing our YouTube channel!

Here is one of many moves that will be demonstrated and explained in the future!  tag us if you recognize any of our stars in the videos! One of our favorite exercise moves is the prone cobra (or known as ytu).  Not only is this…

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