How to Keep Your Fall Season on Track

September 17, 2025

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How to Keep Your Fall Season on Track

Hello, Thrivers!

Fall sports are in full swing here in New Jersey, which means long practices, tough games, and the grind of balancing recovery with performance. Staying consistent isn’t always easy, but the key to thriving is building small, steady habits that keep you stronger every week.

At Myokinetix Physical Therapy & Performance in East Hanover, we see firsthand how athletes push through the season and how small choices now make a big difference later. That’s why this edition is packed with tools to help you fuel smarter, recover better, and stay motivated right here in our community.

Here’s what we’ve lined up for you this month:

  • Fuel Every Game with Power-Up Fall Soup

  • Your Insurance Says “No More”: PT Session Caps & What That Means

  • Small Shifts, Big Gains: Wellness Habits to Stay Strong All Season

  • Shaquan Loyal: Getting Stronger Every Week

Fuel Every Game with Power-Up Fall Soup

When the weather cools down, soup season heats up performance. This recipe and meal plan guide we found shows you how to build a nutrient-rich fall soup that delivers protein, vitamins, and carbs to help your body recover, stay strong, and perform better. Give this a try for dinner after practice or as a weekend prep boost. 👉 Check out the recipe + plan here

Your Insurance Says “No More”: PT Session Caps & What That Means

A lot of insurance plans limit how many physical therapy visits you can have each year, sometimes before you’ve fully recovered. We found this analysis showing many plans cap visits at just 20–60 sessions. If you’re an athlete pushing through injury this fall, knowing your plan’s limits can save you frustration and risk. And if you’re unsure, our team here in East Hanover can help you navigate your options and keep your recovery on track. 👉 Learn more here

With packed schedules and colder weather, the fall season can put extra stress on young athletes. We found this helpful guide that breaks down simple ways to stay healthy all season long, from dynamic warm-ups and strength training to hydration and listening to your body. Apply these habits now and you’ll not only avoid setbacks, but keep building strength week after week. 👉 Preventative sports injury tips here

Small Shifts, Big Gains: Wellness Habits to Stay Strong All Season

Shaquan Loyal: Getting Stronger Every Week

NFL player Shaquan Loyal knows what it takes to keep growing on and off the field. From his high school days in New Jersey to choosing between the Bengals and Giants, his story shows how discipline, resilience, and fatherhood shaped him into the player he is today. For young athletes this fall, Shaq’s journey is a reminder that getting stronger every week isn’t just about training, it’s about character, choices, and staying true to yourself. 👉 Watch the Full Episode Here

The pro knows losing weight isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about fueling your body so you can perform at your best. In this guide, we break down safe, effective strategies for athletes and active adults who want to trim down without losing strength or energy. These tips will help you stay lighter, faster, and stronger every week this fall.

How Athletes Can Lose Weight the Right Way

Every week this season is another chance to build momentum. Stay disciplined, fuel your body, and listen to what it needs. Small choices today add up to stronger performances tomorrow.

If you need guidance, recovery support, or personalized training, remember you can always stop by at our clinic at 55 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936 

We’re here to help athletes and active adults in our community stay healthy and thrive.

Here’s to a fall filled with progress, resilience, and growth 💪🍂

Warm Regards,

Thriving NJ

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