This Thanksgiving, Give Thanks to Your Body...

November 13, 2025

Hello Thrivers!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and at our clinic in East Hanover, NJ, we believe the holiday season should be about gratitude, connection, and movement, not aches, stiffness, or missed training sessions. 

This edition is all about staying active, fueling smart, and enjoying the festivities without sacrificing your recovery or performance.

Here are helpful reads to guide you through a strong and balanced Thanksgiving:

  • Approaching Thanksgiving with a Healthy Mindset

  • 4 Simple Ways to Eat More Mindfully This Thanksgiving

  • Try This at Home: Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

  • The BEST Hamstring Stretch for Better Flexibility

  • How to Optimize Your Recovery This Thanksgiving

Approaching Thanksgiving with a Healthy Mindset

This blog from National Academy of Sports Medicine discusses how the holidays often bring pressure around food, workouts, and perfection. It offers actionable ideas for shifting from guilt to gratitude: recognise your worth, let go of the “make up for it” mindset, and stay present.

4 Simple Ways to Eat More Mindfully This Thanksgiving

From Baylor Scott & White Health, this post focuses on how small choices—like eating earlier, slowing down, and keeping serving dishes out of arm’s reach—can help you enjoy your meal and maintain control. Great for athletes and performance-minded folks who want to be intentional during their feast.

Try This at Home: Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This coming Thanksgiving, upgrade your side dishes with a recipe that’s as nourishing as it is comforting. Made with wholesome ingredients, this dish delivers flavor without the sugar overload. Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber and antioxidants that help support steady blood sugar levels, making them a great alternative to traditional sugary sides. 

The BEST Hamstring Stretch for Better Flexibility

Before diving into all the Thanksgiving festivities, give your body a little love! In this quick video, Dr. Natty Bandasak breaks down the three most effective hamstring stretches to help you improve flexibility, ease lower back tension, and prevent injury. These movements are simple, effective, and perfect to do at home  even before or after your holiday meal. Keeping your hamstrings loose means moving easier, recovering faster, and staying pain-free through the season.

Watch the full video below:

How to Optimize Your Recovery This Thanksgiving

As we head into Thanksgiving, it’s the perfect time to pause and give your body the same gratitude you give your loved ones. This blog reminds us that recovery is more than just rest, it’s how you recharge, rebuild, and prepare for what’s ahead. From stretching and mobility work to sauna sessions, massage, and acupuncture, recovery helps your body perform at its best. Whether you’re training hard, cooking all day, or just staying active with family here in East Hanover, NJ, this is your reminder to slow down, reset, and come back stronger.

Final Thought

You don’t have to skip the feast to stay on track, you just need to move smart, eat intentionally, and recover well. 

If you’re feeling stiff, sore, or off your training rhythm this season, Book a FREE Discovery Call with our team at Myokinetix Physical Therapy & Performance in East Hanover, We are here to help you reset, recover, and move forward strong.

Stay active, stay grateful, and keep thriving this Thanksgiving!

Warm Regards,

Thriving NJ

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