Smith Performance Center - Physical Therapy & Strength Training

02/09/2026

The Deadlift: one of the main compound movements and the quintessential example of a Lower Body Pull movement.

However, it is also one of the most avoided exercises of all time. Check out the new episode of Past Your Prime to discover WHY: https://f.mtr.cool/kuamkyxyeo

Also go to https://f.mtr.cool/hubyiaaxkf if you want to improve your Deadlift!

And while you are at it, also check this awesome article by our own Craig Smith: https://f.mtr.cool/mmfrkhfkco

02/09/2026

WHY PEOPLE DON’T DEADLIFT
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02/07/2026

From the injury recovery point of view, as well as a good starting point for beginners, the Suitcase Carry is one of the best exercises for the shoulders.

We use it in our SPC process for the HHP program and recommend it for those who are suffering with shoulder injuries, especially in the Rotator Cuff.

Want to know which exercises you should (not) do in 2026? Check out the new episode of Past Your Prime: https://f.mtr.cool/dlqvvkrhir

Also check out our website https://f.mtr.cool/kzgepyptju if you want to get rid of that insufferable shoulder pain that never goes away!

02/07/2026

HAVE SHOULDER INJURY? DO THIS!
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02/06/2026

Fatigue is one of the most common issues we see in active adults.

Many people assume it is aging, stress, or something they just have to accept. In reality, fatigue is often an energy capacity issue, not a lack of discipline or motivation.

We just published a new article explaining why people can train consistently, eat “healthy,” and still feel exhausted. It breaks down how under-fueling, daily stress, and misjudging how demanding a day really is can overwhelm energy capacity and slow recovery.

This article features insights from our dietitian, Jackie Hatchew, who is leading the energy capacity component of our system at Smith Performance Center.

As Jackie explains:
“Under-fueling is the main problem that we see from a performance perspective.”

If you are tired of being tired, this article is a good place to start.

Read the full article here:

Fatigue isn’t just aging or lack of discipline. Learn how under-fueling and energy capacity issues can cause fatigue in active adults and how nutrition can restore energy, recovery, and performance.

02/06/2026

😲Craig said WHAT?! 😲
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02/05/2026

You know the drill.

You are scrolling through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouNameItNewSocialMediaHere and what not.

Then, you see the shiny and new fitness influencer of the hour telling what exercise you shouldn’t do in fifteen seconds or so.

No context.
No explanation.
No nuance…. or even logic.
Just Doomsday talk: do a deadlift and you will DIE A TERRIBLE DEATH AND THE UNIVERSE WILL EXPLODE!!!

Well, we at SPC do not approach exercise and the literature behind it like that.

So for the new episode of the Past Your Prime podcast, we decided to go through the five most controversial exercises in 2026: should you do them? Should you avoid them? Are there alternatives for these exercises? Or should you make them even HARDER?

Plus, you might see some examples of our community members doing those exercises… just in case you need some visual examples.

Check out the brand new episode here: https://f.mtr.cool/jowsaeinyy

Stay strong, stay active!

02/05/2026

The goals of each aspect of your life might sometimes conflict with each other.

However, as Alex Keicher shows us, your identity gives meaning and direction to your goals.

And you might be amazed on how you can find synergy between your personal goals, your physical activity goals and your professional goals.

Want to learn more? Watch the latest episode of Past Your Prime: https://bit.ly/4qOwfm5

And go to https://smithperformancecenter.com/ to work with the best coaches that will help you develop the best strategy for staying active and handling busy life.

02/05/2026

WHEN YOUR GOALS AND IDENTITY MEET
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02/04/2026

Our own Craig Smith explains how someone can change their identity using challenges, like the criteria borrowed from 75 Hard: A Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself by Andy Frisella.

The SPC method is not just about staying physically active. It’s about changing and improving your lifestyle.

Check full episode here: https://bit.ly/4qOwfm5

Go to https://smithperformancecenter.com to start YOUR transformation journey!

02/04/2026

CHANGE YOUR IDENTITY WITH A CHALLENGE.
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02/03/2026

What makes the SPC process so unique is that we don’t work with predetermined assumptions of our clients.

We work hard to demonstrate and to teach our community that being physically active is a matter of developing a skill, not a personality issue.

We develop a system where everyone can take control over their health and physical capacity. Within our system, you will develop skills and mindsets that make you grow.

Check https://smithperformancecenter.com to know more about our Strength Training process.