BONE HEALTH AS WE AGE
Bone is an active tissue that makes up our skeletal system. It provides numerous functions, but as we age, our bones get less dense. Our peak bone density typically occurs in early adulthood, but it drops off after menopause in women and after age 70 in men.
Healthy bones mean fewer fractures as we get older and help maintain our mobility. So, how do we maintain our bone health as we age? Let’s look at what you can do to keep your bones strong.
INTRODUCING PFP DADFIT
PFP Dadfit is less about building 6-pack abs and more about building a pack of 6 dads committed to bettering themselves together. The strength of the dad is in the pack. The strength of our pack is in each individual dad. Let's grow in fatherhood together.
BALANCE & AGE
Proprioception is the ability to sense where your body is in space. It involves position, movement, and balance. Today, I’m going to focus on balance and why that skill gets more important as we age.
BEATING ALLERGY SEASON
The fall is allergy season for many people. How can you beat your allergy symptoms and still enjoy outdoor activities? Let's look at some pointers to help get through this time of year and still have fun when you’re outside.
HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED?
We’ve all heard that we need 10k steps a day to gain the benefits of walking, but what does the most updated research actually say? A meta-analysis was published in July 2025 combined data from 57 studies across 35 cohorts.
HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER COLD & FLU SEASON
The start of the school year ushers in football season, brisk fall days, and the upcoming holidays. It’s also the start of cold and flu season. So, how do we beat cold and flu season to prevent illness? Let’s look at some tips to stay healthy this time of year.
STRENGTH TRAINING & NUTRITION FOR WOMEN IN PERI & POST MENOPAUSE
Research shows that the perimenopausal years (typically in your late 30s to early 50s) are the years with the most pronounced shifts in body composition: increased fat mass, reduced muscle mass, and elevated abdominal. As if we needed any more barriers, most research in health and fitness is done on men. Let’s dive into what research on women of this age group recommends.
A GUIDE ON TALKING TO YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
As a primary care physician, I spent years of training learning about the human body. Many of the terms we learn to communicate with other providers come from Latin or Greek words. So, cardiomegaly, meaning “big heart,” might be the medical term to describe someone’s enlarged heart, but it doesn’t hold meaning for anyone else.
WHAT IS CREATINE? IS IT HELPFUL OR NOT?
When it comes to fueling your body for exercise there are many things to consider in terms of proper nutrition. Macronutrients like protein, carbs, and fats are the biggest part followed by micronutrients like vitamins and minerals. Something you may hear about from many people who regularly exercise is supplementing certain substances like nitric oxide, leucine, L-carnitine, etc. While some of these have anecdotal evidence or have been used in observational studies, they are not as extensively studied, and many supplements are not FDA-regulated.
PFP METHOD & THE BENEFITS OF GROUP TRAINING
Exercise for some can be a solitary pursuit. Some people are very self-motivated and can easily stick to a training program that aligns with their goals and keeps them on a regular schedule. While this is great for some individuals, others need other avenues to training and fitness overall. One option that has been very successful for decades now is group training classes. Group training offers many benefits to both a group and an individual. At PFP, our group class, The PFP Method, provides our members with all the tools they need to get stronger, healthier, and build a sense of community in our space.
REASSESSING YOUR ANNUAL GOALS
It’s coming up on the middle of the year, and you have either already accomplished your yearly goals, or you are still working towards them. Both of these circumstances are perfectly normal, but the question is, how do you plan your next move? Exercise and training goals vary in difficulty, time, and measurement.
RUNNING IN THE HEAT
This week is hot! What steps can you take to protect yourself when running in the heat? Try these quick tips!
WHAT IS WEIGHTLIFTING?
You, or someone you know, have either gone to a gym or still go to a gym to work out a few times a week. They might do some cardio on the treadmill and in addition they might “lift weights” to build strength, but this is not what the rest of the world knows as “Weightlifting”. Lifting weights is what most people do at a gym when they have some sets of bicep curls and lunges. Weightlifting is an international sport done by people worldwide, and it is featured at the Summer Olympic Games.
OPEN WATER SWIMMING AROUND PITTSBURGH
With the weather getting warmer people are looking for ways to get out and enjoy nature, especially swimmers. Those who enjoy swimming workouts, whether it is for exercise or competition, have the opportunity to get out in the sun and train outdoors during the summer. In this article you will learn some safety considerations for training in open water, as well as some places you can do it yourself this summer!
HOW TO HYDRATE FOR THE SUMMER
It’s technically not summer yet, but it’s already been exceptionally hot, and temperatures are only expected to climb higher. With the intense heat comes an increased risk of dehydration and heat stroke. It's crucial to stay hydrated to keep your body functioning properly. In this blog post, we’ll cover why we sweat and share essential tips on how to stay hydrated during the hottest months of the year!
TIME TO GET GROUNDED
So, what is grounding? Simply put, grounding is the practice of putting your skin in contact with the Earth. Going barefoot would be the easiest way to make that happen. But why do people think going barefoot has any health benefits?
RECOVERY YOGA
Whether it's processing a long day at work or losing a job, nurturing your muscles and tendons after a workout, or coping with incredible loss; yoga is a wonderful tool for anyone recovering from something in their lives.
PFP FIT-FEST
Fit-Fest is finally here! Here’s a rundown of all the health and fitness we have to offer this Saturday!
OUR NEWEST-ISH TRAINERS & COACHES
We’ve had some new trainer and coach faces at the gym over the course of the last few months, and we wanted to finally take a second to introduce you all to them via blog. Meet Nick, Haylie, and Joseph - we’re so excited for you to get to know, work with, and learn from their expertise!
SEVEN SUMMER TIPS FOR RUNNING RECOVERY
Summer is a great time to get out those racing shoes. But just like a training plan, runners should have a recovery plan too. If you often feel fatigued or soreness after training, build these seven summer running recovery tips into your routine.