Have a fit, safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. Remember there are no classes on Thanksgiving or Saturday 11/30. Next classes are on Thursday 12/5 and Saturday 12/7.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Nov 16th Register for the Next Training Class
My next beginner "Foundation Training" class is scheduled to start on Saturday November 16th at 10am and Thursday November 21st at 8pm. Don't wait email me to secure a spot in the class.
See the "Location & Registration Schedule" tab above
See the "Location & Registration Schedule" tab above
Strengthening The Back
Following the last back herniation I experienced, I have spent a great deal of time focusing on what I can do to both protect my back and return to an active and competitive lifestyle. If like me you have experienced a back injury you will know both how painful it is and how scared it makes you feel.
The fear in my experience is the biggest hurdle I have had to overcome. Even today I have not committed to returning to Martial Arts training for the fear of a sudden move or twist landing me quite literally on my back and in pain.
I have spent a great deal of time understanding my movement and with the aid of training philosophy from the Foundation Training team I have been able to strengthen my back to the point that I can push myself hard and enjoy sports.
I am a fan of Yoga and enjoy the dynamic strength it builds, but before I spent time with the Foundation Training team and spent more time developing my understanding and awareness of movement I was constantly confused how some days Yoga seemed good for me and on other days it seemed to set me back. That all became clear as I developed my understanding around hinging the body in the right place and avoiding twists that put stain on the very areas of my back that were weakest as a result of the herniation.
What I have learnt the hard way is that whilst we might spend time pushing ourselves hard with the notion of training for short bursts either to lose weight or get strong, it is actually how we carry ourselves and move throughout the day that shapes our body and sets us up for that sudden catastrophic failure that we struggle to understand how it could have happened. I know that went through my head when my back went out playing XBOX connect.
Today I have progressed from the couch in pain, through regular gym and yoga workouts, to certified Student Foundation trainer and I have started a journey to achieve the goal of Bicycle Road Racing next year. The journey has started and I have participated in Cyclocross races this season (you can see what I have been up to at www.maxlifeout.com.
Strengthening the posterior chain is something that benefits us all regardless of your fitness and level of health. I work with both athletes and non athletes of all ages and the ability to share my knowledge and provide tools that make myself and stronger allowing us face the challenges of the day and be stronger and better and the sports we love.
I encourage you to do your own research and not just take my word for it. Here is a picture comparison of my back from 2011 to 2013. Notice the definition difference in the low back and muscles along the spine.
BTW the weight lose is not associated with the training. Training makes you stronger but it is not a weight lose program. My wife helped me lose 50+ lbs by changing our diet lifestyle. If you would like to learn more feel free to contact me.
The fear in my experience is the biggest hurdle I have had to overcome. Even today I have not committed to returning to Martial Arts training for the fear of a sudden move or twist landing me quite literally on my back and in pain.
I have spent a great deal of time understanding my movement and with the aid of training philosophy from the Foundation Training team I have been able to strengthen my back to the point that I can push myself hard and enjoy sports.
I am a fan of Yoga and enjoy the dynamic strength it builds, but before I spent time with the Foundation Training team and spent more time developing my understanding and awareness of movement I was constantly confused how some days Yoga seemed good for me and on other days it seemed to set me back. That all became clear as I developed my understanding around hinging the body in the right place and avoiding twists that put stain on the very areas of my back that were weakest as a result of the herniation.
What I have learnt the hard way is that whilst we might spend time pushing ourselves hard with the notion of training for short bursts either to lose weight or get strong, it is actually how we carry ourselves and move throughout the day that shapes our body and sets us up for that sudden catastrophic failure that we struggle to understand how it could have happened. I know that went through my head when my back went out playing XBOX connect.
Today I have progressed from the couch in pain, through regular gym and yoga workouts, to certified Student Foundation trainer and I have started a journey to achieve the goal of Bicycle Road Racing next year. The journey has started and I have participated in Cyclocross races this season (you can see what I have been up to at www.maxlifeout.com.
Strengthening the posterior chain is something that benefits us all regardless of your fitness and level of health. I work with both athletes and non athletes of all ages and the ability to share my knowledge and provide tools that make myself and stronger allowing us face the challenges of the day and be stronger and better and the sports we love.
I encourage you to do your own research and not just take my word for it. Here is a picture comparison of my back from 2011 to 2013. Notice the definition difference in the low back and muscles along the spine.
BTW the weight lose is not associated with the training. Training makes you stronger but it is not a weight lose program. My wife helped me lose 50+ lbs by changing our diet lifestyle. If you would like to learn more feel free to contact me.
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