Should I Focus on Muscles or Movements?

Most of us sit on our butts all day at the office, in the car and on the couch.  When we go to the gym, the last thing we need to do is sit on our butts more!

People need to stand on their own two feet, learn how to control their bodies, then add resistance to those basic movement patterns in various ways.  Resistance can be applied with balls, weights, kettlebells, ropes, bands, bags and much more.  Movement is not complicated and doesn’t need to be.

There are 7 basic movements that every human being does, or should be able to do efficiently.

1. squatting
   
2. lunging
   
3. pushing
   
4. pulling
   
5. bending
   
6. twisting
   
7. walking/running.

That is it.

Doesn’t matter if you are a woman or a man.  Human’s move.

Our bodies understand movement, not individual muscles, so we should train our bodies how to become stronger and more efficient in these movement patterns.  By doing this body learns how to work as a unit, not as individual muscles.

You will become more balanced, more athletic, gain more muscle, reduce imbalances, decrease chance of injury and perform better in and out of the gym.

Strong and stable from your head to your toes.

Innovative Results to Hold Second Battling Ropes Certification Course

Battling Ropes Course is coming back to Innovative Results!

On Saturday, October 16th, 2010, John Brookfield will be returning to the Innovative Results facility to complete another power ropes certification course. This is a Level 1 certification course that will challenge all attendees on both mental and physical scales.

Mr. Brookfield spent over a year creating and developing the Battling Ropes System strictly for himself. Achieving his individual goals and seeing incredible results led John to share the system with others.

Level 1 is a 1 day certification course. All attendees must pay a $495.00 dollar certification fee. Register here: Power Ropes

One day spent with this legendary, world record holder is well worth the time and money spent!!

Thanks to John, Innovative Results is the First Battling Ropes Certified Facility in Orange County, CA. (Click on this link to get a sneak peak at Innovative Results first Level 1 certification course in August 2010.)

Join us October 16th to gain the elite knowledge of this world class system!

“An eye opening experience! I recently completed the Certification Course with John Brookfield and I was amazed with the intensity and many benefits of training with ropes. Mr. Brookfield’s Battling Ropes system is unique in a way that anybody from any age groups and background can benefit of his training. It will improve your conditioning, posture, movement patterns and maximize your efficiency of training in a very short time no matter what your goals are. Thanks again, John!”

Ricardo A. Nieves, MD, CSCS, RKC
Colorado Spine, Pain and Sports Medicine, P.C.
Comrades Russian Kettlebell and Kodokan Judo

Date: Saturday, October 16th
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cost to Attend: $495.00
Location:
Innovative Results
350 Clinton Street, STE E,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
View Map:  http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Please send notification to info@innovative-results.com if you wish to attend this event.

Click here to reserve your spot today:  Battling Ropes

The IR Family Blasts at The Long Beach Triathlon

Whenever the Innovative Results Team unites with Pacific Sports, you know it is going to be a good time! The Long Beach Triathlon was a blast this year! Thank you to all the workers, volunteers, contestants, and fans. The IR Team and Family had a blast this year…check it out…

Josten Cornett Trains To Be The Best Army Officer In The World

Josten Cornett is training to be the best infantry (75th Airborne Ranger hopefully) officer the Army has ever seen. He is currently a Sergeant in University of Idaho’s ROTC program, and will be commissioned in December of 2011. He has been the most competitive cadet in U of I’s ROTC program, and served our country in Idaho’s Army National Guard as a Sgt and his unit’s Platoon Leader.

When he requested Innovative Results assistance in building his physical training regimen to make him even more competitive, we were not only honored but went to work immediately, providing him with none other than the best concepts and strategy to make him the hardened warrior the Army Ranger Battalion is looking for.

He will be building his physical prowess alongside an insatiable mental toughness that can make any special operations fighter weak in the knees. It is a necessity in the dark precarious world of combat to be prepared both physically and mentally. Most of these warriors will end up speaking more of the need for a mental preparedness, which comes from the kind of training Innovative Results specializes in, pushing the physical body so far that you have to create or build mental strength and endurance in order to complete the task.

If you are looking for the kind of physical and mental toughness that warriors like Josten train for everyday, call Innovative Results at 866-243-4472.

Dr. Vince DiSaia Returns for Round Two of IR’s Running Workshop!

Running Injury and Performance Clinic

Last month’s running clinic was a huge success! Thanks to all who attended.
For those who missed it, the next one is right around the corner!
Another running injury and performance clinic has just been announced!

Come join us to learn:

* Strengthening Exercises for Runners
* Stretching Routine for Running Specific Muscles
* Proper Warm-up and Cool Down
* Explanation of running injuries and their Causes
* Running Technique
* Nutrition
* Maintenance Care for Runners

This seminar will help you learn how to increase your running efficiency, avoid injuries,and create a maintenance program to keep you running longer. This seminar is FREE to anyone that would like to join us. Wear your workout clothes as we will be demonstrating
warm-ups, exercises, and stretches that you can incorporate immediately into your routine.

The information for this seminar is below so mark your calendars and come join us for a fun day of improving running performance!

When: Saturday, September 25
Time: 10am -1pm
Where: Innovative Results
350 Clinton St., Suite E
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

For more information you may contact the office. We’ll see you there!

Testosterone Power Hour – A Mental and Physical Challenge for Athletes and Competitors

Let me say that right from the start, “This isn’t for everyone.”

This is for the person who wants to go way out of there comfort zone and “feel uncomfortable”. The trainers at IR take great pleasure in making these workouts to push the power hour participants past what they think they can do so they break through mental and physical walls that they have in place.  We do this only once a week because we want to give there mind and body the time they need to recover.

The energy is through the roof!

We have all types of clients in the power hour: trainers, Marines, college athletes, and the guys just looking to perform better than they ever have.  If your bored with your never changing routine, or are just curious about what this whole “power hour” thing is all about, then I would like to invite you to come on down and give it a try.

Have you got what it takes?

Come join us:

350 E Clinton St.

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Thursday at 6pm

The Secret to Success

“Never confuse motion with action.”

~ Benjamin Franklin

How many things are you putting off right now? Could be at home, at work, or maybe the gym. There is something that all of us are avoiding. What are you shying away from, that you know you need to do, but keep putting off?

“Action will remove the doubts that theory cannot solve.”

~ Tehyi Hsieh

Everyone procrastinates certain things, but you can’t let laziness, lack of focus or fear hold you back from achieving the things you want to in life. Remember, this is your life, not some trial run or practice game. You can create whatever you want.

“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great.”

~ Les Brown

Everybody is busy. I hear that excuse everyday. My question is are you using your busy schedule as an excuse for not accomplishing the things you want to? Everyone is busy, so you need to grow, change and adapt your life and your schedule to match your priorities.

Want to lose 30 lbs? Then stop making excuses and make time for groceries, learning how to cook, getting to the gym andprioritizing your life around it. You know you can do it, but your old habits and old thinking can slow you down and get you off course. Not always easy to change, but you can do it…

“It’s not what you know, it’s what you do with what you know.”

~ Unknown

There are lots of books, lots of seminars, lots of classes and gym memberships….oh yeah and the videos, tv shows, dvds, home exercise equipment, activities, and on and on… We are surrounded by options that could help us get healthier. We all have water and grocery stores….problem is, that you make a decision to be healthier.

You probably know what you’re supposed to do (or at least know where to find it), but why don’t you do it. I believe that your goals or motivation have to be big enough to blow your ass off the couch. You have to have a reason to train hard and stay a little disciplined. You need a reason to stay focussed and make the changes necessary.

What motivating you right now?

Whats gonna change today?

Leave your comments below..

Ian McCall WEC Professional MMA Fighter Elevates His Game

3 Simple Tips to Improve Your Posture Today

In the last article I discussed what Forward Head Syndrome (when your head shifts forward compared to your shoulders) and how it effects your health. To be proactive, avoid injury, headaches, and other health related issues make these 3 changes.

1) Your car head-rest has that name for a reason, your head should actually touch it. Many people recline their car seat too much, so they are forced to bring their head forward to see the road. Some may think it is looks cooler to slouch, but how cool is chronic neck pain and headaches. Bring the back of your car seat up to no more than a 15 degree recline.  Sit with your head touching your head rest, adjust your mirrors to the correct spot and stick with it.

2) Check your pillows. Many people, especially if their head tends to be forward, sleep with a pillow that pushes them forward, or even worse they sleep with more than one pillow. Have a loved one or friend look at you in your sleeping position, your head should be aligned with your shoulders, not in front of them.

3) Bring your office or home computer up to eye level. If you use a laptop, get one of the ergonomic wedges that make it a little higher.  Take frequent posture breaks, if you find yourself looking down while you work. Set your phone or computer to remind you to take a 2 minutes break to stretch every 20 minutes.

If the above tips are difficult for you to do the ligament, bone, and muscle structure has most likely adapted to the forward head position. Getting some help can make the changes happen faster and more comfortably.

The great news is YOUR BODY IS DYNAMIC and no matter what your age you can make healthy changes to your alignment that will improve your health and vitality. I have patients in their 80′s getting great results. Don’t give up!
Remember to take it slow. Making a change too quickly can cause extra soreness and headaches. If you get sore ice for 10 minutes, and seek some care to help your body accept the healthy changes.

Specific Exercises and Stretches to come. Enjoy!

Here is a link with examples of the laptop ergonomic helpers. http://www.laptop-ergonomics.com/

Dr. Chrissy Stamm owns and is the lead chiropractor at BALANCE IN MOTION, the wellness studio in Costa Mesa. Check out her website here:  Costa Mesa Chiropractor

Stop Reading Fitness Magazines – 4 Common Sense Tips to Get More Results from Your Workouts

Most fitness magazines haven’t changed for 30 years.

Bodybuilding split routines, bodybuilder diets, bodybuilder stories, advise, supplements, etc.

Decent advise if you are a bodybuilder…

Are you a bodybuilder?

The majority of fitness magazines are glorified advertisements, filled with supplement ads, laim bodybuilding routines and full of modes that a juiced out of their minds or depleted and dried out for their photo shoot.  Is this information really applicable to the weekend warrior or athlete that is looking to improve their performance.

Absolutely not!

1.  If you are an athlete, train to improve performance at your sport. Our bodies know movement, not individual muscles.  Bodybuilding techniques and gyms full of machines have dominated the fitness world, but those techniques are NOT beneficial for athletes.  In fact, training like a bodybuilder will make you slower and more prone to injury.  Train your body to move more efficiently, faster and you will notice huge benefits.

2.  People have been using traditional bodybuilding splits for years. Most would benefit enormously from  trying a new routine.  Try getting away from the gym and try some new workouts.  Get back to basics, like a barbell, body weight movements, kettlebells, heavy ropes, sandbags, sleds and other drills that are proven to make ya sweat!

3.  Supplements have become a huge distraction for most people looking to get in shape or perform at their best. Do NOT worry about supplements until you improve your eating habits.  The foundation of weight loss, energy, muscle and performance is nutrition.  Trying to overcome a crappy diet with a handful of pills is ineffective and a costly waste of money.

4.  Understand that a hard body and top performance takes sweat, consistency, sacrifice and discipline. Developing a killer physique and massive strength takes time.  Set your goals, work hard and find someone that can hold you accountable along the way.  Having a coach or training partner is vital if you want to make fast, consistent gains.

Now, I dont believe that all fitness magazines and articles are bad, but you have to be careful who you listen to.  In my opinion, the more machines that are involved, the less you should listen.  If they are pushing tons of supplements, instead of healthy natural foods, don’t listen.

People are individuals and need specific programs that are tailored to their ability level and goals.  Take some time to find a good coach, learn to control your own body, develop a foundation of strength, learn to eat more natural foods, constantly improve, smile along the way and charge towards your goals with all of your effort.

Need help with your program?

Give us a call 866.243.4472