Functional Range Conditioning: A Guide to Better Mobility
Mobility is the basis of movement. You can't move a joint painfree and powerfully, if you haven't used it/trained it in that range of motion. This becomes especially important for Elite/Professional level athletes and as we age. Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) is a movement-based system designed to improve joint flexibility, stability, and control. Unlike traditional stretching methods, FRC focuses on active range of motion, which involves using muscles to move joints through their full range.
Respect the Pops, Pings, & Twinges
We must respect the snap, crackle, and pops that occur. It is our joints telling us something! The system is somehow out of whack and must be put back into alignment. The efficient pattern has somehow gotten off track.
Every Body Wants It…
In the quest for better health, good posture stands as a foundational element. While everyone desires to achieve it, the path to proper alignment is a journey that requires time, dedication, and patience.
Consistency is Key
When it comes to enhancing physical movement patterns, be it functional movements for everyday tasks or intricate patterns for athletic performance, one principle reigns supreme: consistency.
Helping Clients Do What They Love by Unlocking Their True Movement Potential.
in the realm of integrative movement, my mission transcends mere physical exercise; it's about empowering individuals to rediscover the joy of movement in its purest form. I believe every client possesses a unique potential waiting to be unleashed, a potential that extends far beyond the confines of conventional fitness routines.
Exploring the Synergy Between Anatomy Trains and Pilates: A Holistic Approach to Integrative Movement
As I have often said; I use a variety of methodologies in what I do and my approach to training individuals. As the integration of various methodologies often leads to innovative approaches that greatly benefit clients and their movement goals. One such synthesis of ideas, that I use consistently with all clients, involves the incorporation of Thomas Myers' Anatomy Trains with the principles of Pilates. This amalgamation creates a powerful framework that not only enhances physical performance but also promotes holistic well-being.
Working with Scoliosis using the Schroth Method
Scoliosis, characterized by a spinal anomaly and curvature of the spine, often requires multifaceted approaches for management. While traditional treatments like bracing and surgery remain prevalent, there's a growing interest in complementary methods that aim to enhance quality of life and mitigate symptoms. Among these approaches, the symbiotic relationship of the Schroth Breathing Method and Pilates has gained attention for their benefits in managing scoliosis and its influences on the human body.
Harnessing the Power of Your Gaze in Horseback Riding
In the intricate dance of horseback riding, every element plays a crucial role, and gaze is no exception. How can you “improve” this delicate balance? The fusion of training balance and gaze is seamlessly integrated in the studio. The mindful awareness of the gaze in the studio and balance challenges achieved in the studio seamlessly transfers to equestrian practice. The Studio becomes a sanctuary for cultivating and integrating both practices together.
Rehab Training vs. Performance Training
What’s the difference? There is none. Compensation Patterns are Compensation Patterns. No matter if that occurs post surgery or in the midst of a major athletic pursuit.
Your Foundation - Toes and Feet
In the pursuit of optimal health and performance, it's essential not to overlook the importance of training our feet and toes. These often-neglected body parts play a crucial role in maintaining stability, balance, and mobility.
Pilates & Zone 2 Training
Piates and the beneficial Zone 2 heart rate training zone. Let’s look beyond just a strong core and flexibility of why Pilates is a great training tool.
Optimal Performance: The Body is a System
The little things greatly influence achieving more complex elite level performance. Each input contributes to the body’s abiltiy to generate outputs. Understanding this give and take relationship can empower athletes - no matter your age - to make informed decisions about lifestyle, training regimen, and overall well-being.
Masters Athletes - Training amazing humans of all ages for unlimited possibilities
Athletic prowess knows no age limit. In the realm of movement, there exists a special breed of individuals known as masters athletes, who defy the conventional notion that physical prime fades with time. Masters athletes, typically classified as those over the age of 35, continue to push boundaries and chase their athletic dreams with unyielding determination.
Post Rehab Fitness
After injury/surgery there is an important time for continued healing while working on physical performance. It is more than just PT of a joint. It is ensuring your athletic performance does not decline but continues to improve. Trust the process, it will be a journey.
Osteoarthritis & Running
Clinical case study referring to Running and Osteoarthritis. Highlighting the importance of joint health and resiliency to continue an active lifestyle into one’s golden years.
What is FRAs?
How do I get a functional and resilient body? You start with a Functional Range Assessment. Your training is specifically based off of your assessment to pinpoint where and what needs to happen. Your movement and needs are unique, so should be your training.
SQUEEZE the handles, by golly!
Utilizing Irradiation to maximize results in any session of working out.
Being a Boss at the Basics
Being the boss of basic movements allows us to move in more complex ways. For example, being the boss of bridge on the mat and performing all elements pain free, cramp free gives us license to the more advanced repertoire of Bridging on the Tower.