5 Stages of Fracture Healing Explained + Recovery Tips

5 Stages of Fracture Healing Explained + Recovery Tips

When athletes hear that sudden crack after a hard tackle, awkward fall, or collision during play, their mind often goes straight to the worst-case scenario: a bone fracture, time away from training, surgery, and a long recovery period. Of course, there’s also the pain, the cast, the brace, and all the challenges that come with […]

Suboccipitals Explained: Neck Pain, Headaches & Recovery

Suboccipitals Explained: Neck Pain, Headaches & Recovery

Most of us experience neck tension at some point. Sometimes it’s stress. Sometimes it’s poor posture. Sometimes it’s long hours training, driving, or sitting at a desk. But often, the problem starts in a small group of muscles at the base of the skull called the suboccipitals. Nowadays, suboccipital pain is becoming increasingly common. Between […]

Tricep Pain: Causes, Treatment & Recovery Tips

Tricep Pain: Causes, Treatment & Recovery Tips

We use them when we push, when we lift, and when we throw a ball. Yes, the triceps are involved in almost every arm movement that requires extension and strength. So, when tricep pain appears, it can be quite limiting.  Usually, tricep pain and tendonitis appear gradually when it comes from overuse. But it can […]

Clamshell Workout: Best Exercises, How To Do, and Recovery Tips

Clamshell Workout: Best Exercises, How To Do, and Recovery Tips

Clamshell exercises are one of the most useful low-impact workouts for strengthening the hips and glutes. One of the things that makes clams workouts so effective is that they’re simple to get started with, easy to progress, and accessible for almost anyone. But what exactly are clamshell workouts good for? A proper clam shell exercise […]

Ronaldo Nazario Knee Injury: How The Phenomenon Recover & Win World Cup

Ronaldo Nazario Knee Injury: How The Phenomenon Recover & Win World Cup

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, here at Performance One we wanted to revisit one of the greatest comebacks in soccer history. In particular, Ronaldo Nazário’s recovery journey after his famous knee injury. The story of Brazil’s “Phenomenon,” R9. Ronaldo is a two-time world champion. First in 1994 here in the […]

How Long Does a Sprained Ankle Take to Heal? Recovery Timeline & Tips

How Long Does a Sprained Ankle Take to Heal

Inward ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in almost every sport, including basketball, soccer, and football. Not usually as serious as a fracture, but definitely the kind of injury you want to recover from properly before jumping back into training. So, how long does a sprained ankle take to heal? A mild […]

Why Your Foot Hurts on the Side After Running?

How Long Does a Sprained Ankle Take to Heal

Runners put a lot of pressure on their legs and feet. So when the pain appears, the first thought is usually the usual suspects: Achilles pain, shin splints, or sore calves. But as mileage builds, another type of pain can show up, one that runners know too well: that sharp soreness on the side of […]

Whole Grain Foods: Boost Energy, Recovery & Performance

Whole Grain Foods: Boost Energy, Recovery & Performance

Some people swear by whole grain foods, while others say they’re just another overhyped health trend. The truth sits somewhere in the middle. Whole grains do bring real benefits. They provide fiber, vitamins, minerals, and complex carbs for energy that refined grains simply don’t offer in the same way. But not everything labeled “whole grain” […]

Diets Plans for Athletes: Fuel Training, Recovery & Performance

We can all agree you wouldn’t put cheap gas in a Ferrari. The same goes for your body when you train hard and expect results. A solid training diet plan is what keeps your energy up, your performance sharp, and your progress moving forward. Each diet plan for athletes, even the ones considered the best, […]

Deep Tissue Massage Guns: Boost Recovery & Performance

Deep Tissue Massage Guns: Boost Recovery & Performance

Muscle soreness after a hard workout, long run, or intense activity, often sends people searching for recovery solutions. If you have looked into it, you have probably come across deep tissue massage guns. Do they actually work? Yes, a muscle recovery massage gun can help reduce soreness and improve range of motion. Athletes often use […]

PERFORMANCE COACH

Heather Berglund

Heather Berglund is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor with over a decade of coaching experience. A former Division I soccer player at Utah State University, she understands firsthand what it takes to compete and perform at a high level. Heather specializes in youth athletic development, combining strength, speed, and confidence-building in a supportive and empowering environment. She continues to advance her education through coursework with Universal Speed Rating and Overtime Athletes, staying at the forefront of speed and agility training to help young athletes thrive—both on and off the field.

Performance Coach

Kyle Blendinger

A former standout collegiate baseball player, Kyle Blendinger brings high-level playing and coaching experience to the training floor. Drafted in 2017, Kyle was a four-year varsity starter at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and competed in the College World Series in 2018. He holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Coaching and spent three years coaching at the collegiate level before transitioning into full-time performance training. Now in his fourth year as a trainer, Kyle has worked with several MLB players and numerous collegiate athletes. His approach blends firsthand athletic experience with science-based training and nutrition strategies to help athletes perform at their peak.