The Ginkgo Tree PT & Wellness

What is it like as a PT for the paratriathlon team? Loads of fun and working with some amazing human beings. I’m dead tired after the trip but my heart is so full ☺️

The ultimate winter "Transfer of Training" ❄️🏋️‍♂️

Ever wonder why we make you push that heavy sled across the turf until your legs feel like jelly? It’s not just for the "pump"—it’s for moments like this.

Snow shoveling is essentially a high-stakes, metabolic conditioning circuit in the freezing cold. If you want to clear the driveway without throwing out your back or gassing out in five minutes, the Sled Push is your secret weapon.

Why it works:

Lower Body Drive: Shoveling isn’t a back exercise; it’s a leg exercise. The sled teaches you to drive through the floor, just like you do when pushing a heavy pile of slush.

Isometric Core Strength: Holding a rigid spine while your legs move is the exact demand of both movements. A strong core = a protected spine.

Force Production: Sleds train you to overcome "static friction"—the hardest part of moving a heavy shovel-load is getting it started.

Engine Building: Both are full-body, cardiovascular challenges. The sled builds the work capacity to finish the whole driveway in one go.

Stop dreading the forecast. Train the movement, and the snow becomes just another set. 👊

Active Recovery is not just a normal workout that is "slower." It is a vital part of a comprehensive fitness routine, and its purpose is quite different from a regular workout.

🏃 What is Active Recovery?
Active recovery refers to low-intensity physical activity performed after a more strenuous workout or on a dedicated rest day. The key is that the activity is light and gentle, focusing on healing and preparation rather than exertion or building fitness.

The main goal of active recovery is to support your body's recovery process by:

Increasing Blood Flow: Gentle movement helps boost circulation, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and helps flush out metabolic waste products (like lactic acid) that contribute to muscle soreness and stiffness.

Reducing Soreness: By helping to clear out metabolic waste and promoting blood flow, active recovery can help alleviate delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

Maintaining Consistency: It allows you to stay active without overtraining, which can be important for both physical and mental well-being.

Examples of Active Recovery Activities:

Walking or very light jogging

Easy cycling on a stationary bike or outdoors

Swimming or water aerobics

Gentle yoga, stretching, or Tai Chi

Foam rolling

What other ideas do you have for an active recovery day? Let us know in the comments!

Holiday Self-Care Strategies- it's not selfish, it's mandatory for enjoying the season. It's about building small, intentional moments of peace into your busy schedule.

What are some other self-care tips for the holiday season? Share your favorites in the comments 👇

POV: you're 5, you want to play and take pics, and your mom and your Gigi bring you to the gym for a partner workout! Shoutout to our good friends for letting us drop in and get a great workout in together, and allowing our little one to see what strong women look like! My mom is 70 years old and is still kicking my butt!

Keep an eye out for future and collabs! Specialty courses and workouts catered to our pregnant and postpartum athletes are coming up soon 🫶🏼