Balance Training

Many trainers only include resistance (weight) training and cardio training for their clients - the exercises performed typically only focus on isolated joint motion and muscle strength. The movements we do on a daily basis, however, are not limited to a single joint or a single plane of motion. There are many other types of training that are extremely important and beneficial for clients. One of those is balance training, since maintaining postural equilibrium is a dynamic process that we do throughout the day. Scientific research has shown that incorporating balance training into your workout routine will help improve postural control and prevent injuries. Be sure to ask your personal trainer to include balance training in your workout!

Neuromuscular Stretching

As defined by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), neuromuscular stretching is defined as "a hands-on form of stretching that uses the principle of autogenic inhibition where the health and fitness professional assists the client in achieving tissue extensibility".

Neuromuscular stretching involves the personal trainer passively or actively stretching the client's muscles. In the passive form, the client makes no active contraction of muscles to help with the stretch. The active form, however, does involve the client actively contracting antagonist muscles to assist with the stretch.

Neuromuscular stretching is an excellent and relaxing way to end any training session or even on its own, as a way to promote and enhance flexibility. Not all personal trainers have been educated in the proper technique required for neuromuscular stretching. I have successfully completed the NASM course "Neuromuscular Stretching for the Fitness Professional" and this is an additional service that is available to all of my clients - contact me for more information!

New Photo

I had some new photos taken by an amazing Vancouver photographer - Yusuke Mori. Here's one of the images.