SHEET PAN ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES, & FETA
Here is a super simple weeknight recipe. Art gave it a B minus.
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.
STUFFED ZUCCHINI
Here’s another yummy zucchini recipe as we wind down from summer!
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.
CREAMY LEMON ZUCCHINI
This week’s recipe is a fantastic and versatile base. Already vegetarian, you can use “non-dairy” products to make this dish vegan, or go the other way entirely and add a protein like chicken!
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.
WATERMELON GAZPACHO
We made this delicious dish for a gathering with our neighbors! It’s super refreshing and perfect for the summer.
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.
PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a quick summer salad from Mom on Timeout. We made this on a weeknight for a quick meal. Serve as a main course if you are vegetarian, or as a side with a protein.
TRAINING FOR YOUR GOALS
It’s crucial to be clear about your goals, as this helps your coach understand you better. If you’re interested in building strength, modifying your body composition, or simply wanting to make it through the day more easily, it’s helpful for us to know, as that will give us direction for what should be included in your training program.
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.
WEEKNIGHT JAMBALAYA
It's a Jambalaya from InKitchn. Art made it on a weeknight, and it was quite good!
THE REAL FLEX: RELIABILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, & CONSISTENCY
We train to get stronger - physically, mentally, emotionally. We chase progress in the gym, track numbers, show up for the hard reps. But what really holds all of that together? It’s not just muscle. It’s not just discipline. It’s integrity.
CRISPY GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO & RED ONION
Who doesn’t love a summer pasta recipe? Here’s another quick one from NYT Cooking.
SUMMER FOOD SAFETY
Summer cookouts are great. Burgers, hot dogs, fruit and potato salad are all summer favorites. But the summer’s heat can increase food safety concerns. Let’s review some summer food safety tips to keep your summer fun!
ORECCHIETTE SALAD WITH HALLOUMI CROUTONS
This week’s recipe is a yummy salad from NYT Cooking! And while it may be called a salad, sautéed cheese croutons make everything better!
THE SUMMER SEASON & OUR MENTAL HEALTH
Summer is a great time to be outdoors and escape those dreary Pittsburgh winters. But the summer season also benefits our mental health. Let’s look at some ways you can use the summer season to literally brighten your day.
CHARLIE BIRD’S FARRO SALAD
Farro is a "super grain," and can help bulk up any meal, but especially salads. It’s actually one of my favorite hacks. Here’s a quick weeknight recipe (that you can meal prep) to keep you fueled all week.