Physio Performance

Physio Performance At Physio Performance we get athletes and active individuals back to doing what they love to do.

The Physio Performance Team ❤️It was Austin’s last week as an intern for Physio Performance and he brought us all candy...
05/02/2026

The Physio Performance Team ❤️

It was Austin’s last week as an intern for Physio Performance and he brought us all candy and flower leis, Hawaiin cookies and more!

Thank you Austin!

We’re growing 💪Our small group strength program is expanding and we’re looking for a motivated Strength Coach to join ou...
05/01/2026

We’re growing 💪
Our small group strength program is expanding and we’re looking for a motivated Strength Coach to join our team.

If you’re passionate about strength training and want to be part of a collaborative, PT-led environment—this is for you.

📍 Part-time (M/W/F 5–6pm)
💰 $25–28/hr

Send your resume + why you’d be a great fit to:
info@thephysioperformance.com

You can be strong and still feel unstable.You can also be stable but struggle to produce force.Both matter. And they wor...
05/01/2026

You can be strong and still feel unstable.
You can also be stable but struggle to produce force.
Both matter. And they work best when trained together.

This is how strength becomes protective, not stressful.

Comment “START” to train with us for stronger movement, better control, and long-term health.

05/01/2026

Most people are doing banded side steps… wrong.

And it’s exactly why they’re not feeling it where they should.

Here’s what to fix:

❌ Standing too upright
No tension on the band = no real work on your hips

❌ Letting your feet come too close
You lose resistance and reset the movement every step

❌ Stepping without control
Turns into momentum instead of muscle engagement

❌ Not sitting back into your hips
You’re using quads instead of targeting your glutes

Now here’s what to do instead:

✔️ Stay low in an athletic stance
✔️ Keep constant tension on the band
✔️ Step out with control, don’t snap back
✔️ Keep your hips back and chest stable

This isn’t just a warm-up—
done right, it builds real hip and knee strength.

Fix the form. Feel the difference.

Comment STRENGTH and we’ll help you dial this in.

04/30/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒? Build strength and control with this bridge variation.

▶ Try these 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒

This exercise targets the hamstrings while also training the glutes and core.

With the knees bent and feet pressing into the ball, the hamstrings take on more of the workload during the bridge.

The ball creates an unstable surface, so your body has to work harder to stay controlled throughout each rep.

A few key points to watch for:

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞: Keep the feet flat and active against the ball.

𝐇𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞: Lift the hips straight up, then lower back down with control.

𝐆𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞: Squeeze the glutes at the top to help support the hips and reduce stress on the low back.

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥: Keep the abs on so the trunk stays stable during the bridge.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐬: Move smoothly and avoid bouncing or rushing.

You should feel this through the hamstrings, glutes, and core — not the lower back.

So if you want stronger hamstrings with better stability, add this variation to your routine.

If “good posture” feels exhausting, that’s a sign.Your body wasn’t designed to be held stiff all day.Real posture adapts...
04/30/2026

If “good posture” feels exhausting, that’s a sign.
Your body wasn’t designed to be held stiff all day.

Real posture adapts.
It changes as you move, breathe, and live your life.

The goal isn’t perfect alignment.
It’s movement that feels supported and sustainable.

04/29/2026

This looks like a simple side step…
but it’s one of the most important movements for your lower body when done with intention and correct form.

Banded side steps don’t just “activate” your glutes—
they teach your body how to stay stable when you move.

Here’s what they actually build:

✔️ Stronger side glutes
Helps support your hips so your knees don’t collapse inward

✔️ Better knee alignment
Keeps your knees tracking properly during movement

✔️ Lateral stability
Trains control when moving side to side—not just forward

This is the kind of strength that protects your body, not just builds it.

Do it right, and you’ll feel the difference immediately.

Comment STRENGTH if you want to learn how to progress this properly.

04/29/2026

Your spine is meant to move. Bending, rotating, and adapting are all normal functions of a healthy spine.

What I often see is people avoiding movement completely because they’ve been told to “protect” their back. Over time, that lack of movement can actually create more stiffness and discomfort.

The goal isn’t to stay rigid. It’s to build control through movement so your body can handle everyday demands with confidence.

Comment "MOVE" if you want your body to move with more confidence.

Most people think protecting their spine means keeping it perfectly straight.But the spine is meant to move.When people ...
04/28/2026

Most people think protecting their spine means keeping it perfectly straight.

But the spine is meant to move.
When people stop moving their back, it often becomes tighter, weaker, and more painful.

The spine is built to bend, rotate, and articulate.
When we brace all the time and avoid movement, compression increases instead of protection.

Comment MOVE if this changed how you think about protecting your back.

04/28/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒? Build strength and stability with this advanced curl variation.

▶ Try these 𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐋𝐒

This exercise trains the hamstrings while challenging your core, hips, and overall control at the same time.

With the hips elevated throughout the movement, the hamstrings have to work hard both to stabilize and to pull the ball in.

Placing the ball under the lower legs creates a more stable setup so you can focus on strong reps and better positioning.

A few key points to watch for:

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Turn your abs on before lifting the hips.

𝐇𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Keep the hips elevated as you curl the ball in and press it back out.

𝐑𝐢𝐛𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥: Maintain that ribcage connection so the low back does not arch.

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Keep the feet neutral. Some people may benefit from a slight inward turn if they naturally rotate out.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨: Pull the ball in with control, then extend back out smoothly. As you improve, you can move faster without losing form.

You should feel this in the hamstrings, glutes, and core — not the low back.

So if you want stronger hamstrings with better control, add this variation to your routine.

Working with Maggie was more than just a session for our client. It became an opportunity to better understand how her b...
04/27/2026

Working with Maggie was more than just a session for our client. It became an opportunity to better understand how her body moves, responds, and performs.

She shared that Maggie was a joy to work with and incredibly knowledgeable throughout the process. What stood out most was not only the support she received, but how much she learned about her own body mechanics along the way.

That kind of progress creates confidence that lasts beyond the appointment.

Grateful to be part of your journey.

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