To the age-old question “Is coffee bad for you?â€, researchers are in more agreement than ever that the answer is a resounding “no.†A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that older people with low levels of inflammation — which drives many, if not most, major diseases — had something surprising in common: they were all caffeine… Read More
Iylene Avalos has developed confidence, discipline, and strength at Push-as-Rx ®. Seeking a challenging environment, Iylene tried many different gyms but she didn't see improvement until she tried cross fit at Push as Rx ® and within the week, she felt stronger. To Iylene Avalos, Push-as-Rx ® is a family that represents support, always showing her what she can do and… Read More
Luis Martinez chose to come to Push-as-Rx ® in order to change his life and now he's in the best shape he's ever been. Mr. Martinez encountered health challenges despite taking care of his health but Push as Rx helped him overcome his hardships. Luis Martinez is grateful to the trainers for believing in him to succeed in regaining his… Read More
Diana Alvarado, mother of Danny Alvarado, shares her incredible life changing experience at Push-as-Rx ®. From a young age, Danny was greatly driven to be strong and his dream was to build a gym to help people gain strength. To Diana Alvarado, Push as Rx is more than her son's dream, it has impacted her health for the better. Faced… Read More
Tracy Lutich, coach and club director of the El Paso Diggers volleyball club, has seen a phenomenal difference in her athletes. Coach Lutich has seen the trainers at Push-as-Rx ® work to better her athletes, not only in strength and conditioning, but also mentally. Tracy Lutich continues to see enhanced results and she greatly contributes the improvement of her athletes… Read More
Many Americans are overweight or obese and find low back pain is a debilitating problem. Studies have shown that losing weight might have an important effect on controlling low back pain. Weight loss programs can be very helpful for patients that are overweight or obese and who need to relieve their back pain that is low. However, there are numerous… Read More
Adrienne Holguin, a wrestler faced with many challenges, pushed herself to strive high by training hard. It was then when she received a back injury that she joined Push-as-Rx ®. The training was hard but the trainers at Push as Rx helped her through every step of the way, accommodating the exercises to her injury. Adrienne Holguin is grateful for… Read More
Alex Jimenez Jr., a wrestler since youth, takes us through his compelling story of gaining strength and overcoming challenges. Alex Jimenez gave it his all to become the best at wrestling, and coming to Push-as-Rx ® gave him the mental bearing he needed to push himself to go the extra mile in order to gain an edge on his opponents.… Read More
Lauren Baldwin, never felt better about herself until after she came to Push-as-Rx ®. Together with her husband, they came together to Push as Rx, where they were able to bond and become stronger. Lauren Baldwin appreciates how thoughtful and encouraging the trainers are, always making sure they are safe as well as always making sure every person is achieving… Read More
Jacqulyn Quevas is up on her feet a lot as a hair stylist and she was searching for the perfect workout that would extend her livelihood in what she does. Jacqulyn wanted to lose weight and overall become healthier and once she found Push-as-Rx ®™, her amazing journey began. The motivation and enthusiasm of the trainers at Push as Rx… Read More
Thousands of Americans work in jobs that afford them the privilege of sitting for the majority of the day. But being on your rear all day comes with some health concerns. Unsurprisingly, the best way to counteract these issues is to get up and move — as frequently and for as long as you can. When you do have to… Read More
There is a belief among many that if you want to lose weight, you should do cardio. If you want to put it on, you need to pick up a barbell. There is some truth to this – cardio will burn fat, resistance training will build muscle. However, weights will also burn fat. And fix your posture. And increase your… Read More
Exercise physiologist & PUSH-as-Rx ® fitness facility owner Daniel Alvarado breaks down what a Crossfit workout consists of, the benefits & basic guide to Crossfit. CrossFit is a high-intensity, always altered, functional movement exercise plan which has found a massive increase in popularity all over the world since it started in the early 2000s. What originally began as an exercise… Read More
Priscilla Sano came into Push-as-Rx ® one day and that's all it took for her to realize, Push as Rx was the place for her. Her exercise routines had not been consistent before but CrossFit for her was a different experience that changed her view completely. Push as Rx helped Priscilla Sano fall in love with her workouts. Priscilla can… Read More
Marcus Taylor was dared and challenged to do CrossFit. Reluctant to try it out at first, a year and half later Taylor found enjoyment and motivation like no other at Push-as-Rx ®. Grateful for the help of the trainers of Push as Rx, Marcus Taylor feels true accomplishment after he is pushed by the trainers to give it his best.… Read More
Pattie Valenzuela's experience at Push-as-Rx ® has been incredibly life changing. Her biggest drive was to lose weight and after trying many methods, such as kickboxing, she felt truly challenged at Push as Rx. Coming to Push has helped her feel better about herself as well as feel stronger, constantly being encouraged and motivated by the trainers. Pattie Valenzuela feels… Read More
Eric Velasco has a tremendous drive for being competitive, playing sports throughout his life. He was then referred to Push-as-Rx ® by a friend and upon entering, he was challenged by the competitive workouts and he quickly fell in love. Eric pushed himself to give it his best, improving as his training progressed day by day alongside the help of… Read More
Ever since coming to Push-as-Rx ®, Bill Skov has felt much more capable with his everyday activities and has learned to enjoy life much more. Bill Skov has lost weight and gained strength and stamina. Push as Rx means a lot to Mr. Skov and the relationships he's had with all the trainers, together with their support, has encouraged him… Read More
Bryan Filidor, a wrestler for 7 years, strives to continue wrestling in college. Every day, Bryan comes to Push-as-Rx ® where he trains hard and pushes himself in order to achieve his goal of becoming an Olympian. At Push as Rx, Bryan makes the best of his work outs and together with the trainer's care, his endurance has helped him… Read More