Three tips to get more out of small-group personal training

Many people prefer to work out alone, and this is often because they feel awkward and shy when working out around other people. However, it may be time to ditch the solitary workouts. Small-group personal training sessions can be a fantastic way to improve the effectiveness of your workouts. Even if you’ve already discovered the […]

Is physical therapy useful for my arthritis?

Are you currently evaluating if physical therapy will be a beneficial treatment method for your arthritis? At SOL Physical Therapy + Performance, we are here to help you make an educated decision, so you have the best chance at recapturing your life from the chronic pain and discomfort associated with this condition.  Arthritis is a […]

Personalized sports and athletic training in Oakland, CA

Any athlete who hopes to become faster or stronger needs to put in a lot of hard work to meet their goals. You don’t become faster or stronger overnight. A regular routine of exercise, diet and healthy lifestyle choices can help you achieve your fitness goals. However, this is difficult to do alone. That’s why […]

Relieve Hip and Knee Pain For Good with Physical Therapy!

Both the hips and knees are areas in the body where several muscles, tendons, and joints are joined together to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage and subsequent pain in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help relieve hip […]

3 Myths & 7 Tips To Improve Running Performance and Prevent Injury

Why do you run? For some, it’s about setting goals or staying fit. Others love being part of the running community and the freedom running can provide. No matter the reason, the rewards are undeniable. Developing muscle strength and aerobic capacity have benefits in the long term. Most runners live longer than non-runners.  According to […]

6 Ways To Positively Impact Your Genes

Hopefully you, along with the rest of us, have resolved to live a healthy and happy life this year. Your gym might be a tad more crowded and the salad aisle in the grocery store is probably a mess, but at least it’s all with good intention. However, with the health craze sweeping over us it’s important […]

6 Tips For Handling Side Stitches

You have a beautiful trail in front of you, upbeat music blasting from your headphones, enjoying your run no matter the distance or intensity, and then it happens. A pesky cramp comes out of nowhere and takes your breath away. Almost every runner has experienced cramping, so let’s start by taking a look at the […]

4 Metabolic Myths

Metabolism is a word thrown around quite often when it comes to diet and exercise. It’s an easy target to blame when weight loss goals aren’t going according to plan, but let’s not point fingers and instead support our metabolism for our own benefit! The tricky thing here is which myths to believe and which to toss […]

Why Fascia Is Fashionable

While most people understand the concepts of muscles and bones and how they work together to make our bodies strong and mobile, many fail to realize the importance of fascia and how it plays an immensely large role in our bodies’ ability to move and groove.  Simply put, fascia is fascia-nating! You’re protected by fascia, […]

Can Movement Help Your Memory?

You bet!  The relationship between a healthy body and a healthy mind has long been theorized – 1st Century Roman poet Juvenal, for example, once wrote that people should pray for mens sana in corpore sano – a sound mind in a sound body – over power and wealth.  More recently, the connection between physical exercise and […]

Increasing Core Strength to Relieve Pain

Core strength has become a popular topic because it affects the function of the entire body. A strong core means better stability, fewer injuries and less physical stress. Weak core muscles can lead to chronic back and neck pain. Signs of weak core muscles include slumping in your chair, poor posture at your desk or […]

10 Benefits of Aerobic Activity

Regardless of age, weight or athletic ability, aerobic activity is good for you. As your body adapts to regular aerobic exercise, you’ll get stronger and fitter.  Consider these Top 10 ways that aerobic activity can help you feel better and enjoy life to the fullest: 1.  Keeps excess pounds at bay. Combined with a healthy […]