Function With Purpose [Podcast]

Dr. Amy Bullock
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED BIMONTHLY

All things health | wellness | fitness | & education through the physical therapy perspective - - Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle - - DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). - - PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

  1. JAN 5

    S12:E8 – Part 2/2: How to implement “Zone 2” exercise into your routine

    – This is the last Part 2/2 of this series regarding Zone 2 training / exercise Today I would like to expose you to the basic details of Zone 2 training: Who is Zone 2 for? How to find your own Zone 2 heart rate? How to implement Zone 2 into your routine? P. S.  Doing new things take time to reap the results; And, starting with Zone 2 training is the KEY to building improved metabolic fitness for better health metrics - - LINKS: FWP Podcast S12:E7 What Is “Zone 2 Training”?: Experts’ Viewpoint on Definition, Training Methods, and Expected Adaptations in: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance Zone 2 Heart Rate Training: Promote Endurance and Longevity Zone 2 Training: Heart Rate, & Why It Matters [2023] . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    36 min

  2. 12/08/2025

    S12:E7 – Part 1/2: What Zone 2 Training does for your Health

    – Part 1 of this series is all about “Zone 2” basic biology & concepts . I want to help clear the air on some key points of what Zone 2 training does for your health . And, why we must focus on this type of exercise training for longevity & disease prevention - - LINKS: Zone 2 cardio for CrossFit athletes Zone 2 training for peak performance What is fitness . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    31 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    S12:E6 - Get PT 1st [even when it's a non-emergency]

    – This is a good one that you won’t want to miss listening to today! . PT can (and often should) be the first point of contact for patients . Not only for musculoskeletal disorders . But, . Also as a first, direct point of contact for urgent concerns . So we must take into account our ability to perform screenings, testing & a more in-depth subjective assessment to all patients when the first enter our doors . Check out the links below to some studies & stats regarding an on-going pandemic of patient interactions . And, . Your states set-up for direct access for PT services - - LINKS: FPT YouTube Channel WHOOP with #TeamFPT https://www.apta.org/contentassets/4daf765978464a948505c2f115c90f55/direct-access-by-state-map.pdf First-Contact Physical Therapy Compared to Usual Primary Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials The Influence of Patient Choice of First Provider on Costs and Outcomes: Analysis From a Physical Therapy Patient Registry . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    28 min

  4. 10/13/2025

    S12:E5 – Choosing the right movements when you're in pain

    – Movements must coincide with the patients ability to perform it . And . The targeted tissue’s irritability level that will allow them to do it . Some key aspects to consider when choosing the right movements may be (in no specific order): Range-of-motion pattern Changing the tempo or speed Using different external loading Using assistance or support Utilizing an unloaded position Incorporating more carries & static holds *Implementing cardio of choice - - LINKS: FPT YouTube Channel . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    27 min

  5. 09/08/2025

    S12:E4 – Part 2/2: My HYROX Competition Day

    – The day has come to see how my training has paid off! . Part 2 of this HYROX-specific podcast will expose detailed insights as to my competition day . Along with my game plan for each station . And some thoughtful insights on how HYROX set up this special day for athletes / spectators - - LINKS: What is HYROX? WHOOP [for free] with FPT My HYROX IG post HERE . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    41 min

  6. 08/04/2025

    S12:E3 – Part 1/2: My HYROX Training Prep

    – Last December 2024, I decided to commit to training for my first HYROX competition that was on the books for April 2025 . In this podcast episode, I want to share with you my training prep strategies & recovery protocols that helped me make it to the competition with confidence . Bottom line for prepping for something like this… . Have a plan in place & stick to it - - LINKS: What is HYROX? . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    31 min

  7. 07/07/2025

    S12:E2 - Breaking the habit in the warm-up

    – If your warm-up routine takes 45 to 60 minutes to "grease the groove”… . Then something needs to change . I believe there can be more effective warm-ups to help prepare your body & mind for the next portion of your exercise / training movements . And the biggest key to do that is… to listen to this episode to find out! - - This is a great talk on some points that you may need to incorporate into your own warm-up routine in order to better serve your exercise / training intentions . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    24 min

  8. 06/09/2025

    S12:E1 - Doing your own research

    – There's nothing wrong with "interviewing" providers & doing your own research . This is [especially] important when it comes to elective orthopaedic surgery . I think everyone should have their own healthcare team of providers & all in between . But in order to have the right ones in your corner, you have to do your own research - - Hear me out on a patient case in which she is under-going a total shoulder replacement & had her “provider interviews” down pat! . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective . Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle . PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE . . DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). . . Amy@fortressphysicaltherapy.com 980-272-8044 https://linktr.ee/FortressPT . #FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

    24 min
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All things health | wellness | fitness | & education through the physical therapy perspective - - Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle - - DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). - - PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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