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12/23/2025
Creatine use is on the rise and we continue to get many questions about this supplement. It has been proven to be very safe and effective. Here are some key takeaways:
It is safe and effective for men and women both older and younger.
It is not a necessity for strength gains but can be a good way to maximize results and improve efficiency of training.
It helps improve the production of ATP (energy) when training at higher intensities.
Creatine helps accelerate the repair of damaged muscle fibers by enhancing protein synthesis, a critical process during recovery.
This supplement is another tool to improve training results; however proper loading principles and consistency still apply!
If you feel stuck or are struggling to see results, contact IAR for a performance, nutrition, and wellness consult! Keep grinding!
12/18/2025
Menopause is a normal stage of a women’s life however it isn’t just about hot flashes. The body is going through many changes that women should be aware of.
Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect tendons, joints, muscle recovery, and pain tolerance which means injuries may show up out of nowhere. We see a significant increase in injuries during this period.
Common issues we see and treat in women during this stage include:
• Frozen shoulder
• Tennis & Golfer’s elbow
• Hip pain
• SI joint pain
• Patellar tendinopathy
The good news? 🙌
Physical therapy can help relieve pain, restore strength, and prevent these issues from becoming chronic without relying on medications or injections.
If you’re experiencing pain that isn’t improving or keeps coming back, you don’t have to “just live with it.” Our goal is to help you move confidently and get back to doing what you love.
📩 DM us or tap the link in bio to learn more.
12/03/2025
Congrats .manis2 for officially signing with the Texas Longhorns! After dealing with some lingering shoulder pain, Matt was referred to IAR. After weeks of dedication and discipline, Matt is back to pitching pain free. His success is a testament to his work ethic and the future is bright in Austin. Proud you joined the IAR family!
11/26/2025
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common issues we see in athletes.
Learn how to stay ahead of your hamstring health at our FREE workshop where we will walk you through causes hamstring injuries and how we help manage them when they do happen. You DON’T want to miss this opportunity to learn 🧠
Join us as we break down:
• Common causes of hamstring strains
• Key prevention strategies every athlete should know
• Early warning signs to watch for
• Treatment options + realistic recovery timelines
• Proven training tips to boost performance and reduce reinjury risk
📅 Wednesday, December 3
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 The Training Yard — 6320 Fairdale Ln, Houston, TX 77057
This workshop is perfect for athletes of all ages, families, and coaches who want to build stronger, quicker and safer performance and recovery.
See y’all there!! 👊🏼
11/09/2025
Every athlete’s program SHOULD include eccentric training. Here’s why
1. MUSCLE GROWTH & STRENGTH. Eccentric training places greater stress on muscle fibers resulting in increased micro trauma and subsequent growth from rebuilding. This has been shown to result in greater strength gains compared to concentric training alone. It also cause more soreness which makes dosing VERY important.
2. ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE. Increases in muscle strength have a direct relationship with improvements in power and speed. As muscle mass increases, so does one’s ability to move weight faster. All of which are crucial to being a dominant athlete.
3. INJURY PREVENTION. Many of the injuries seen in competition can be linked to poor eccentric strength and deceleration. As an athlete’s speed increases, their ability to control this speed becomes much more important. Eccentric training will improve the BRAKES!
4. TENDON HEALTH. Eccentric training helps to increase collagen synthesis increase blood flow around the tendon. This in combination with dry needling is a very effective combination!!
5. FLEXIBILITY. Eccentrics actively lengthen a muscle under tension which has been shown to be more effective than static stretching with longer lasting results.
6. MAINTAINING MUSCLE MASS. As we age, our ability to maintain and grow muscle mass becomes more challenging. Muscle loss is linked to increases in intramuscular fat, reduced quality of life, increased prevalence of chronic diseases and a decline in cardiovascular capacity. Eccentric training has been linked by multiple lines of evidence to prevent or reverse sarcopenia. More muscle = more independence.
11/06/2025
NEAT = The Most Overlooked Fat Loss + Hormone Health Tool!
Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is all the energy you burn outside your workouts — walking, cleaning, dancing, taking the stairs — and it can make up to 40% of your daily energy burn 🔥
For women, increasing NEAT is a game changer for:
💫 Preventing metabolic slowdown
💫 Supporting estrogen + progesterone balance
💫 Regulating cortisol + blood sugar
💫 Improving recovery + reducing inflammation
You don’t need more workouts… you just need to move more often. 🚶♀️
Consistent movement boosts blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and even emotional regulation throughout your hormonal cycle.
Small daily actions make a big impact on your energy, hormones, and body composition. 💪
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11/06/2025
NEAT = The Most Overlooked Fat Loss + Hormone Health Tool!
Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is all the energy you burn outside your workouts — walking, cleaning, dancing, taking the stairs — and it can make up to 40% of your daily energy burn 🔥
For women, increasing NEAT is a game changer for:
💫 Preventing metabolic slowdown
💫 Supporting estrogen + progesterone balance
💫 Regulating cortisol + blood sugar
💫 Improving recovery + reducing inflammation
You don’t need more workouts… you just need to move more often. 🚶♀️
Consistent movement boosts blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and even emotional regulation throughout your hormonal cycle.
Small daily actions make a big impact on your energy, hormones, and body composition. 💪
10/24/2025
💡 Proper nutrition on off days = FASTER RECOVERY, BETTER PERFORMANCE, and LONG TERM PROGRESS 💪🏼💪🏼
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🩸 1️⃣ Recovery = Adaptation
Training breaks you down. Recovery rebuilds you.
Your food supplies the raw materials to repair muscle tissue, restore glycogen, and adapt to training stress.
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🍳 2️⃣ Keep Protein High
➡️ 1.6–2.2 g per kg bodyweight
➡️ 25–35 g per meal, spaced evenly
✅ Focus on complete protein sources — animal based!!
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🍠 3️⃣ Don’t Slash Carbs
Even on off days, carbs help muscles recover. Stick to slow-digesting carbs like oats, sweet potatoes, quinoa, and fruit 🍌. They keep glycogen full for your next session. If you’re trying to cut some fat then you can decrease your carbs on these days if you increase your protein.
💯 Stop “cheating” because you’re only cheating yourself out of consistent gains. 💯
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🥑 4️⃣ Eat Healthy Fats
Omega-3s + avocado + olive oil = lower inflammation + better hormone balance (LADIES!!). Fats help your body stay in recovery mode.
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💧 5️⃣ Hydrate & Replenish Micronutrients
💦 Water + electrolytes drive muscle repair.
Magnesium, potassium, zinc, and vitamin C support recovery and immune health.
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😴 6️⃣ Stack Your Recovery
Combine nutrition with:
🛏️ 7–9 hrs of sleep
🚶 Active recovery
🦵 Collagen + Vit C for tendon repair
🚫 Minimal alcohol or junk food
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💪 You earn your gains in the gym — You build them through recovery.
Fuel your off days with the same PURPOSE you bring to training. 🔥🔥. Follow For More.
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Institute for Athlete Regeneration Sports Medicine
It began in 2011 with a couple minor league baseball players. The goal was simple, to help them succeed in getting to the next level, the big leagues. We wanted to provide them an opportunity to enhance and elevate their performance with better mobility techniques and recovery strategies. Session by session, their bodies responded tremendously well to our unique methods, as did their overall performance in the training room and on the field.
With every following off-season, more baseball players arrived. With every assessment, it was clear that no two athletes were alike. Their success depended on us to create an individualized training plan specific to their physical and mental responsibilities on the field. By creating these individualized plans for each athlete, we saw their ability to recover exponentially improve, and the chronic muscle and joint problems they previously dealt with quickly diminished. This ultimately allowed them to make bigger gains in their strength and conditioning programs.
Over the years, our methods have expanded to other professional sports, and the positive results have continued. As our approach evolves, we have been able to help Super Bowl champions, World Series champions, NBA champions, Olympic medalists, and collegiate national champions elevate their performance and recovery strategies to optimal levels on and off the field.
Today, we are extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to serve athletes of all levels in the local, national, and international communities. Whether our athletes need us at home or on the road, we are committed to providing a service that creates athletic sustainability and longevity for all our clients.
Our story continues to be written, and with every successful athlete a chapter is added. As long as you want to perform at the highest level, thrive in your sport, and do what you love to do, our story will not end. We’ll be here to help.
