| Where Can the Physical Therapist Assistant Provide Value Within the FMS Framework?
By Amanda Snider, PT, DPT
| As the Functional Movement System's screens and assessments have evolved, many of us are hopeful to integrate multiple components within our business practice. We want to see movement screening available in our community along with a client management model that smoothly transitions individuals to the most appropriate provider as needed throughout their lifespan.
| | | | Unlocking the True Potential of Fitness Professionals: Beyond Barbells
By Scott Schutte and Janine Stichter, Ph.D.
| The fitness industry is a dynamic beast, constantly shifting with new trends and scientific insights. For trainers and gym owners, the call to evolve is not just loud; it's imperative. But amid the chase for the latest in high-intensity intervals or the newest superfood craze, there's a foundational element that's often overlooked: behavior change and habit formation.
| | | | | | | New Season, New Deals. Our Spring Sale is going on now!
| | | | Introducing Our New Signature Series!
| Perform Better's Signature Series® line is changing the game when it comes to weight training. The Signature Series Racks are fully customizable, allowing you to create the most efficient and effective rack system to fit your space and weight lifting program. With cable column options now available, your training opportunities are practically endless. The Signature Series Plate Loaded Line will give you a sleek look, while providing an easy and simple way to train.
| | | | | | | Check out Our 2024 Digital Catalog
| Here at Perform Better, we are the leaders in Functional Training. We have spent the last 30+ years both supplying and redefining the Fitness and Sports Performance World. View our 2024 Catalog for new products and up-to-date training trends!
| | | | | | | Registration is Now Open!
| The PB team is extremely excited to catch up with all of you this summer as we welcome new topics from experts around the world! Perform Better's Functional Training Summits are designed to provide trainers, coaches and therapists with a combination of lectures and hands-on learning experiences with many of the top professionals in the industry.
| | May 30 – June 1, 2024
Orlando, FL
| June 27-29, 2024
Chicago, IL
| | August 1-3, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
| August 22-24, 2024
Providence, RI
| | | | | Writing School
| Thomas Plummer has been inspiring clients for decades through his written words and speaking... and now is your chance to learn directly from him. Thomas has a master's degree in writing and is now teaching a writer's workshop, only open to fifteen students, where you will learn how to craft blogs, social media posts, books and other business tools that will get you noticed and help you make more money in whatever you do.
| June 20-22, 2024
| | | | Professional Development School
| Thomas Plummer, the creator of the modern training gym business model over 20 years ago, believes the gym business is at the end of its beginning, and that if it is to survive and grow into the next generation, we must return to the concepts that made the training gym the fastest growing segment in the history of the fitness industry. Simply put, the future of our businesses is found in its past, and now you evolve or you fail as we seek the next generation training gym.
| July 19-20, 2024
| | | | Your Movement Journey Accelerates Here!
| | | | | | | Evaluating and Training Foot & Knee Mechanics Masterclass
| Looking at the issues of both the feet and knees will help us go a long way in not only making these structures of the body healthier, but will help improve all areas of our body and the way we perform in life and sport. During this 6-week Foot & Knee Masterclass physical therapist Jessica Bento and strength coach Josh Henkin will dive deep into how to better understand the real challenges of these areas of the bodies, how to avoid common myths and misconceptions, how to build progressions based upon the science of movement, and much more!
| Starts April 4, 2024
| | | | FMS Corrective Strategies Webinar Series
| Are you using the right exercises for the right problems at the right time? Functional exercise should never cause dysfunction. Join Gray Cook and Lee Burton for a hands-on look at the updated FMS Corrective Strategies. This all-new "Secrets Of" style series, provides you with the basics of a test-correct-retest framework to make sure you're using the right exercise for the right problem at the right time. Whether you use the SFMA, FMS or their latest Functional Wellness Screen, Gray and Lee will demonstrate how to use the results from movement-based assessments to create the best path to improvement. This live talk will demonstrate how to properly structure a corrective progression, from screening (both movement and lifestyle factors) to using developmental postures (Supported, Suspended, Stacked and Standing) in the proper order.
| First Webinar is
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00pm EDT
| | | | Perform Better Podcast Collection
| Here at Perform Better, we believe nothing beats an in-person and hands on learning experience – especially when attending our One Day Learn by Doing Seminars and Three Day Summits. Every year, we partner with the top voices in training, conditioning, and rehabilitation. And now, you can listen to and learn from those same voices anytime, anywhere, thanks to podcasts! We’re excited to highlight a selection of our featured presenters and their podcasts for you to enjoy on your own schedule! Take a listen, get inspired, and keep your education growing!
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