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Building a Stretching/Foam Rolling Routine
Read moreEveryone can probably add more stretching and soft tissue work like foam rolling into their day. The problem is that it can take as much time as a full workout itself. The solution: break up your stretching and rolling throughout the day. While that sounds like it might actually be more difficult, it’s not as hard as it sounds and you may not even have to change your day-to-day routine much to fit them in.
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Staff Spotlight: Tony Mikla
in Spotlight onRead moreTony Mikla is a sports physical therapist and performance coach. His practice is dedicated to the improvement of his clients’ performance in life and on the field. Dr. Mikla speaks and teaches nationally on sports physical therapy and is active in research having published multiple papers in international journals. He previously served as the Physical Therapy Manager at the world renowned EXOS in Phoenix, AZ, working with best athletes in the world. He is adjunct faculty in PT at Sacramento State University and Northern AZ University. In 2015, Tony was named a finalist for the NSCA Sports Medicine Specialist of the year.
Staff Spotlight: Annie Latta
in Spotlight onRead moreAnnie’s passion for bodywork derived from her mother, who is also a massage therapist. She began to pursue her passion in the healing arts in 2010, leaving her job from the municipal government for a chance to study massage in Fair Oaks. Curious by nature, she has explored traditional Hawaiian massage, Thai massage, Reiki, Ayurveda, and various deep tissue modalities. Also a yoga instructor, Annie prescribes pain relieving postures to her clients as homework as well as assisted stretching. Her favorite quote is Tikkun Olam, translating to “heal yourself, heal the world”, believing everyday is an opportunity to be of service and learn.
Burn Calories in a Crunch
Read moreI know when a lot people get into the gym, they are confused about what exercises to do, especially if they are in a hurry and want a full body workout that burns a lot of calories really fast. The key to getting your metabolic rate going (the amount of calories you burn) is to use movements that utilize a lot of muscle, for a decent amount of repetitions, with a decent intensity. That being said here are a few exercises that you can piece together or do solo if you have a time crunch and are looking for a quick efficient workout.
Testimonial: Grant Zehnder
in Testimonial onRead moreIt may sound cliche, but there is no substitute for hard work. If someone tells you they have the “secret” to weight loss or success, they are full of it. A healthy diet and lots of exercise is the only way to get in shape and stay in shape. For me, the recipe was simple, eat healthy and work out as much as possible in as varied a way as possible.