WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING?
The American Physical Therapy Association defines dry needling as “a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and/or underlying tissues to affect change in the body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of NRM conditions, pain, movement impairments and disability.” It first appeared in research studies in 1947.
MAPLE-BAKED SALMON
Here is a quick fish recipe for Lent, if you happen to observe it.
WHY IS SPRING A GOOD TIME TO START WEIGHTLIFTING
Your new fitness journey has come to a point where you want a new focus. The New Year's fitness goal was to get strong, be more active, and feel better, but you want a little bit more of a challenge. Weightlifting can be a great addition for you. Weightlifting is a barbell sport that comprises the two lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk. While learning these lifts you will also train the squat, deadlift, presses, rows, and other strength exercises. What makes weightlifting so challenging but so fun?
MASSAGE THERAPY FOR STRESS RELIEF
Recharging Your Body and Mind
We all need down time. We have been told that taking time for ourselves can be a great benefit to ourselves, but we do not always follow that advice. Massage can help with stress by allowing you the time you need to disconnect from everything else going on in the world or just allowing you some down time. Your massage therapist can be quiet or you can feel free to talk with your massage therapist, please just speak up for what you need or want because this is your time. There some physiological effects that also will benefit you.
CHARLIE BIRD’S FARRO SALAD
This one is borrowed from the Barefoot Contessa! A yummy salad that’s great for lunch!
THE POWER OF COMMUNITY & ACCOUNTABILITY IN GROUP COACHING
Group fitness isn’t just about breaking a sweat; it’s about building a supportive community where individuals grow stronger together. When you join a PFP Method class, you're not just committing to your own fitness journey, you're becoming part of an experience that motivates, encourages, and holds you accountable.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH DRY NEEDLING
As a young kid, I hated needles. So, when our new PFP physical therapist, Diana Jordan, DPT, said she also offered dry needling services, I didn’t exactly jump at the idea. However, a sore hamstring muscle from an overly enthusiastic running schedule changed my mind. I wanted to give it a try. Here’s my experience with dry needling.
SMASHED KEBAB WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT
Who doesn’t love a kebab wrapped in a warm pita or surrounded by a bed of rice?!
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH PERSONAL TRAINING
How can personal training help you build confidence? It seems really simple and obvious, right? You’ll look better, of course! Wrong - not where I’m going with this. At all. Building confidence can be done in many ways and can mean many things. I’m going to explain how personal training can help you build confidence on a much deeper level. Confidence comes from within and how YOU perceive yourself. Some ways personal training helps build confidence include but is not limited to having learning opportunities when you train, feeling better in your body, and creating consistent routines and discipline. I’ll dive deeper into these topics below.
PHYSICAL THERAPY IS AT PFP
Hi All! I’m Diana Jordan, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and newest member of the team at Pittsburgh Fitness Project. I earned my DPT degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 2023 and specialize in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. I’ve been training and competing in powerlifting and weightlifting for 8+ years and I’m passionate about helping lifters and active individuals feel stronger and more confident during their training.
BEANS, GREENS, & GRAINS
Here is another quinoa recipe for the week from NYT Cooking!
WHY MASSAGE THERAPY IS YOUR BFF IN RECOVERY
Imagine this: you're lying on a comfy table, relaxing while a skilled therapist works their magic on your tired muscles. Sounds like heaven, right? But here's the thing— massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation (though that's a nice perk). It actually plays a key role in how quickly you bounce back from physical exertion.
VEGAN MUSHROOM SOUP
After Pittsburgh’s brief warm weather tease, it’s clear that the cold weather is here a bit longer—so why not embrace it with a comforting, hearty bowl of goodness? Inspired by Live Eat Learn's original recipe, this soup is your perfect excuse to slow down and savor the season.
TIPS TO GET STARTED WITH WEIGHTLIFTING
Here are some of Isaac’s best tips when it comes to getting into weightlifting. If you’ve tried before, but something was off, now may be the right time to try again!
SELF-CARE IN FITNESS
We all know the drill: you hit the gym, get super motivated, and then—bam—soreness. After all that squatting, lunging, and running, your body’s like, “What did we do to deserve this?” That’s where massage therapy comes in, the unsung hero of recovery.
QUINOA & BROCCOLI BOWL
A warm, hearty, and yummy quinoa and broccoli bowl from NYT Cooking.
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOVERY
Whether you’re a die-hard athlete or just someone who occasionally jogs to catch the ice cream truck, recovery is key. After all, your body isn’t a machine—it needs time to heal after a workout (or, let's face it, after life). And that’s where massage therapy comes in, a game-changing tool to help your muscles bounce back. Let’s break it down.
ART’S WEEKEND CHILI
Here is an Art weekend recipe, for which he gave himself a solid B+!
JASON’S KEY TO NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
Now that the celebration is over and we most likely put on a couple more pounds from a loved one's pies and/or cookies. It might be time to start doing the New Year’s resolution. For Jason, the key to this has been doing something he already loves or figuring out how to love something new.
CRISPY TUNA CAKES
A great tuna recipe from NYT Cooking!