HAPPY JULY Y'ALL!

Rain, rain... can you actually stay?!

Am I the only one who loves a cool rain shower after a hot and humid day?

Joey Chestnut set the world record by eating 76 hotdogs in 2021... Let's get into body mass index and body composition testing, shall we?

LIFE KIT hosted by NPR breaks it down...

"BMI is flawed. Try a body composition test."

Hosted By Andrew Segarra with Commentary from Special Guest, owner of VIM Medicine (and the newest addition to Team PEX) Dr. Rich Joseph.

"...A doctor doesn't need to examine you to calculate a BMI. They just need your weight and your height. So it's more of a screening tool. And here's how Dr. Richard Joseph - he's a physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital who specializes in metabolic health - explains it."

"It's a pretty crude metric. And so it really doesn't have any, you know, utility, truthfully, in understanding people's underlying health."

Read/ Listen to the full discussion here.

Want to take a closer look under the hood?

Contact us to set up a complimentary consultation including an InBody Scale scan with one of our awesome coaches, or connect with Dr. Rich Joseph for bumper-to-bumper maintenance!

Listen: Why Muscle Matters and How to Build It

Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin & Huberman Lab

Hosted by Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, with special guest Dr. Andy Galpin, who is a tenured full professor at CSU Fullerton, where he also co-directs the center for Sport Performance and leads the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Lab.

"...You may be surprised to learn that muscle quality and quantity are incredibly important for your overall health and well-being...Quality muscle is essential for the vitality of nearly every cell, organ or organ system in your entire body."

Listen to the Full Discussion Here

Looking for a way to keep your teens in tip-top shape (and off TikTok) this Summer?

Reach out to us today to connect with one of our coaches who specialize in Youth Athletics and Sports Performance.

Athletic training and sports performance for speed, strength, endurance, and injury prevention is offered at all PEX locations!

Join us every Monday and Wednesday at 4:00 PM at PEX Needham Heights for convenient and effective training.

292 Reservoir St. Needham Heights

Unlock your full potential this summer with Optimal Movements' exclusive Targeted Training Sessions for Student Athletes.

Our focused workouts, tailored to meet your specific needs, are led by expert coach Chris Maglio who is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Sessions are $50 each or $350 monthly unlimited.

Don't miss this opportunity to excel in your sport!

Click here to connect with Chris and for more information today.

Jennifer Hart Fitness Offers a Limited Time Promotion with Special Pricing for New Clients!

Jennifer Hart is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified pregnancy and postpartum coach at PEX Medfield. Contact Jennifer today to claim this limited time offer!

258 Main St. Medfield

Contact Keyterr Pavon, Owner of Invoke Fitness to claim this exclusive offer at PEX Needham Heights today!

292 Reservoir St. Needham Heights

As we embrace the heart of summer, it's the perfect time to focus on your health and well-being.

At Invoke Fitness, we are thrilled to announce our exclusive summer sale:

5 personal training sessions for just $399!

This incredible offer represents a savings of $350 and is designed to kickstart your journey towards a healthier, happier you.

PEX Needham Center: Special Event Re-Cap

Hosted by Ashley Pedi, PEX Coach and owner of AP Strength Health and Fitness, along with Dr. Rachel Schacht, PT, DPT of Mom Life Health and Wellness.

On June 27th, Ashley and Dr. Schacht spent the morning hosting a (free!) workshop at PEX Needham Center to provide education for being mindful of the pelvic floor, core and other body changes from pregnancy.

Interested in attending a workshop like this? Email Ashley to let her know and to reserve your spot at her next event!

We're Accepting Applications!

PEX is accepting applications! Know of any fitness professionals in the area looking to advance their careers in the fitness, health and wellness industry? Send them our way! They can fill out this form to schedule an interview.

Sun's Out, Hot Dog Buns Out!

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