The Importance of Foam Rolling – Hips and Legs

by Michael Aldrighetti

You may find yourself wondering what role foam rolling plays in preparing you for your workout.  We have received multiple questions on the significance of foam rolling prior to working out.  The simple answer is it loosens up the body’s muscles. Foam rolling is a method of self-massage, which works to release “knots” in the muscles. This decrease of tension can relieve pain (including knee, back and shoulder) as well as improve flexibility and posture for various exercises, such as squats and deadlifts.  Below, we will take a look at the importance of foam rolling and a dynamic warm-up prior to squatting.

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Overland Park Boot Camp – 5 Tips to Get Ready for Summer

Are you ready for summer? Looking for that bikini-ready body? Here are 5 simple tips that will help you get there!

Boot Camp Leawood – How much is your health worth?

In a recent report, author Avi Dor reported health care costs for obese individuals are 9 times higher for women and 6 times higher for men. Roughly an additional $8300 for women and $6500 for men, annually. Over a 30 year span, $240,000 for women and $180,000 for men.

Boot Camp Overland Park – Do You Have a Purpose or are you doing Burpees?

Often times I hear about boot camps that sound a lot like a Physical Education class. If you are trying to fill credit hours, this serves the purpose, BUT if you are trying to lose weight and get into your skinny clothes, this is not the best possible route. These PE classes are busy work. You spend most of your time running around doing UNSTRUCTURED WORK without a PURPOSE. This was great when we were in school, the purpose was to give the students physical activity and to run off some energy, worked great! Served the purpose!

Overland Park Boot Camp | What To Do When Weight Loss Stops

You’ve been going about your diet plan and everything has been great – you’ve been hitting the gym each and every day, seeing good progress and feeling pretty good about how things are moving along. Then one day when it all comes to a halt, there’s no question that you’re going to be left feeling rather frustrated.

You’ve been doing everything “right” and it worked before, so what’s changed? How come now you are unable to shed any more fat? Is your body broken?

Overland Park Boot Camp – What to Look for in a Workout Buddy

Ready to get started on a workout plan, but not sure you’ll be able to do it on your own? Find a workout buddy! Most people seem to enjoy a little social interaction while working out -not to mention a little friendly competition – to keep them motivated.

Overland Park Boot Camp – The Best Sources of Protein

How do I consume this much protein and from what sources?
This is one of the most common questions I recieve on a weekly basis.

Boot Camp Overland Park – The Keys to Successful Nutrition

Successful Nutrition 101

1. Have a Plan

 I cannot emphasize enough how important having a plan is. This goes for anything in life really.  If you want to be successful, you MUST have a plan.

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Overland Park Boot Camp – You want to achieve few results and risk your health?

An Overland Park boot camp may be just the thing you need if you’re having trouble getting in shape. Take the time to get away from the stresses of the outside world and concentrate on getting fit. This is one of the reasons that these programs have become very popular. Of course, another reason that people decide to attend is because they see people come back from actual boot camps in great shape and want to avail themselves of the advantage of organized, highly structured physical training.

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