Saratoga Chiropractors Dr. Adam Favro and Dr. Patrick Campbell have launched a new program to teach people the foundations of fitness and prevent them from the possible injuries that come with exercise. Foundations of Fitness is a medical approach to fitness and training that will help people who are recovering from an injury and want to return to the gym, are dealing with nagging injuries when they work out, or those who want to workout but are unsure where to start.
The Gray Area
Everyday patients are released from their active care plan with the doctor telling them, “You’re clear to return to activity”. What does that mean? What if you get hurt again? Are you at a higher risk?
The truth is, you’re probably not ready. Let’s say you have been recovering from a shoulder injury and want to return to classes at your favorite Saratoga fitness center. Even if you have been working with a physical therapist or chiropractor, your treatment plan most likely did not include preparing for the demands and intensity of a class. It likely consisted of preparing you for the basics of everyday life. That space between the end of your treatment plan and being prepared for exercise and fitness is what we call the gray area of fitness. This program is designed to bridge that gap and help you take that next step to your fitness safely and effectively
Modification Leads to Elimination
Have you ever done a workout and needed to make some small changes to the program because of pain? For example, you can’t perform pushups because your shoulder is too sore. In fitness modification leads to elimination. If you start changing your workouts to stop working one part of the body or limit a certain range of motion, eventually you will not be able to perform that motion at all. If you’re working with a trainer or taking a class you’re now paying for a workout that you can’t participate 100% in. Our chiropractors have hundreds of hours of continuing education in movement screening and mechanics to help identify, treat, and strengthen those “weak points” so you can push yourself.
Is this hurting or helping?
“I felt great when I left the office so I decided to work out the following day. That area is sore again and I am not sure if what I am doing is helping or hurting.”
When you participate in Foundations of Fitness, you aren’t just there to work out and prepare yourself to reach higher levels of fitness. You are under the supervision of trained medical professionals to help teach you the basics. That includes being able to identify the difference between workout soreness and injury.
Where to Start
Sometimes the biggest hurdle in a fitness program is knowing where to start. Nobody is able to walk into a gym, studio, box, or training facility for the first time and know what to do to set themselves up for greatness. Fortunately, we are here to help! Foundations of Fitness will teach you the basics of movement, specific to your body as well as teach you proper ways to care for yourself. When you are done the program and wish you pursue your fitness goal, we will perform an exit interview and get you set up with a local fitness facility that best fits your needs if your don’t already have one. Our chiropractors work with athletes, trainers, and coaches from every gym in the Saratoga region and will be glad to make a personal introduction for you as well as help you transition into that gym with confidence. If you are working with a trainer already, we will gladly contact that trainer to fill them in so you can make the most of your workouts.
For more information about Foundation of Fitness, how you can benefit from it, and to sign up click here. Due to the level of attention required in this program, there are limited space available so contact us soon.