Team Transformation Contest – 25 days can change everything!

Catch the spirit | Join the team | Gain strength from others | Feed off the environment | Be motivated by the changes that can occur -

In other words, let’s get serious for a few weeks and ask yourself: what can I really accomplish in 25 days?

You could drop 10lbs
You get lose 3 inches off your waist
You could fit back into those jeans
You could perform a certain challenge
You could increase your strength

You could reclaim your confidence

You could do a lot of things…..

Each team has 3 current members and up to 2 new members.

Who do you know that might wanna join us?  Each team must have at least 1 new client, 2 ideally.  Your team will compete against other teams in “The greatest changes in the month of February” – and this is not just about weight loss, it also involves several physical challenges in addition to a written aspect.  Although losing weight or inches can be rewarding, we want to include physical challenges too.

Winners Will Earn Over $2500 in Cash and Prizes

Here’s what’s involved:

***1st Assessment is either Friday Feb 3rd from 5-7pm or Saturday Feb 4th from 8-10am

We will take pictures and measurements (weight, body fat, and inches).

• Weight loss/gain  25pts/1st, 10pts/2nd, 5pts/3rd
• Body fat change 25pts/1st, 10pts/2nd, 5pts/3rd
• Picture 25pts/1st, 10pts/2nd, 5pts/3rd

Everyone will also do the following physical challenges (25pts for 1st place, 10pts for 2nd, 5 for 3rd place)

• Tsunami to end for time
• Power sled drive – Bodyweight for 50’
• Dead Hang for time (guys 2inch bar, girls 1 inch bar)
• 1 minute Versaclimber for distance.

Your story (50pts to winner, 25 2nd place, 10pts to 3rd and 5pts for every story.  
Tell your “Transformation” story:

• What did you accomplish?
• What did you learn about yourself?
• What challenges did you overcome?
• What do you still need to improve?
• Etc, etc

Winners will NOT be judged on straight performance or aesthetic measurements.   (i.e., The leanest person at the end of the month doesn’t automatically win.) 

We WILL be judging by most dramatic improvements.  We want to see people change and improve.  We did this so that the entire contest is a level playing field for everyone involved.

This is gonna be incredible!

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions, encourage others, and build an additional accountability team with other people that are changing too.  As you know, support and accountability are a foundation of IR’s program.

Grand Prize 
$1000 Cash
Jaco gear
Trigger Point Kits
Perfect Food Bars
Tshirts
Dinner with your team
Banzai bowls

Sports Massage

2nd place
$250 cash
Perfect Food Bars
Tshirts
Food
Banzai bowls

3rd Place
$100 cash
Tshirts
Food
Banzai bowls

How do I get started?

Current Members: $29 entrance fee

Non-Members:
Classes – $99/ 2 wk | $149 3/wk | $199/5 wk
Semi Private – $299/2 week | $399/3 wk | $499/5 wk

Spots are filling up fast, so call to organize a team or to join another team.

***1st Assessment is either Friday Feb 3rd from 5-7pm or Saturday Feb 4th from 8-10am

 Call us at 866.243.4472

 Or email us at info@innovative-results.com

Congratulations Tommy on his summit of Mt Whitney

One of my goals for the year was to climb Mt. Whitney.

After 16 hours of hiking, I was able to cross that off my list.

It was one of the most mentally and physically challenging events in my life. There were 7 guys that set out on the journey at 5am beginning from Mt Whitney Portal (which is at 8,365 ft) with the goal of finishing the first half of the 22 mile round trip by 1-2pm. Most of the guys are in generally good shape: one of us had hiked Whitney twice before, one guy is a trainer, one guy is an elite marathoner (Long Beach time: 2hrs, 36mins) and the rest of us resistance and cardio train fairly regularly.

The lower trails are generally well-marked and made of packed dirt with the occasional rock strip that prevents water from washing the trail away when there is rain. Even in the summer months, there is always a little snow along the trails, but this year was a particularly long winter. So, about 3 miles in, we were hiking through snow. This slows your progress considerably and makes things much more of a mental game. As you hike through the snow, sometimes you’re on top of it and sometimes your foot sinks in up to your knee. This is frustrating and where you can start losing that mental game. About 6 miles into the hike, there is a spot where you need crampons and have to ascend roughly 1500 ft in a little less than a mile (see pictures). This is where, for about 2 hours, I was thinking, “Why am I doing this?”

Once you reach the top of that soul-crushing hill, it’s about 2 more miles of hiking (at 13k ft elevation) to reach the top. At this point we started running into some problems with altitude sickness. Everyone was affected by the altitude (generally described as a REALLY bad hangover), but four of the guys were affected more violently (vomiting, vertigo, dementia-esk symptoms) and were forced to turn back to lower altitudes. Three of us were within a half mile of the top and weren’t stopping for anything. There was one last 1/4 mile snow climb with our crampons and the rest was trails to the peak. About 10 hours after we started that morning, the three of us collapsed at the top. For a brief half hour, we enjoyed our time and began trudging back down. It was slightly discouraging that no one had any food or water left, but we were getting delirious from the altitude at this point so we didn’t mind too much. 5 hours later we were arriving back into the parking lot trying to gather ourselves.

I am really excited that I finished my goal but, I would choose a different month to go next time. All told, there were about three hours where I had to really convince myself, one step at a time, to continue on. My internal monologue was something like this, “This is awful, but doable; I’m comfortable with being uncomfortable; just a few more lengths of turf, this is awful, but doable…” and kept thinking about the ropes or the sled or any of the IR challenges. I made it up and down and I didn’t even get a lousy t-shirt! BUT, for a brief moment, I was the above every person (standing on the ground) in 49 states. The HMFIC (Highest MFer In California); It was worth it.

Stand up Straight – How Forward Head Posture is Created by our Sedentary Lifestyles

Odds are, you are reading this blog, hunched over in your chair, wondering why your back hurts…here’s a great explanation why….

WHAT IS FORWARD HEAD SYNDROME?

FORWARD HEAD SYNDROME is the most common and dangerous postural distortion. This condition occurs when your spinal curves weaken and distort causing your head to shift forward on your shoulders. This abnormal shift forward has been studied extensively can lead to many serious and adverse effects on your overall health.

Here are conclusions from medical researchers and other doctors studying physical medicine:
Rene Calliet, Director of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Southern California, reached the following conclusions regarding FORWARD HEAD SYNDROME in 1987:

1. Forward Head Syndrome is a result of losing the normal curve of the neck. This distorted posture will cause a mechanical block of optimal spinal lead to abnormal motion of the first four cervical vertebrae, which is necessary to produce stimulus for endorphin production (endorphins are chemicals produced by the brain and spinal cord to reduce painful stimuli). With inadequate endorphin production, many otherwise non-painful sensations are experienced as pain (ie body aches/pains, fibromyalgia, etc.).

2. Forward Head Syndrome can deplete lung capacity by as much as 30%, which can lead to heart and
blood vascular disease.

3. Forward Head Syndrome can cause the entire gastrointestinal tract to be affected, particularly the large intestine.

Loss of good bowel function and evacuation are a common sequel associated with this postural weakness and may lead to toxic effects and disease in the body.

4. Forward Head Syndrome can pull the entire spine and body out of alignment making it rigid and reduce all body motions. The body then becomes “HUNCHED” over.

5. Forward Head Syndrome will cause a lengthening and axial traction (stretching) of the spinal cord as the normal curve in the neck continues to bend and distort forward. This leads to a functional stenosis (narrowing of the diameter of the spinal cord with nerve compression) as the head progressively shifts forward and is left uncorrected. When your posture is locked in this weakened structure there is a permanent elongation of the spinal cord. The diameter of the cord continues to decrease resulting in a functional reduction in life and energy flow to ALL of the vital organs of your body.

In 1974, researcher Kapandji concluded that Forward Head Syndrome will reduce the flow of cerebral spinal fluid (the fluid that nourishes your brain and spinal cord). This loss of fluid circulation will further compromise the protection of your brain and spinal cord. The result of this mechanically induced stenosis combined with the lack of fluid circulation is LOSS OF MENTAL ACTIVITY AND LOSS OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL BEING.

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

Strength Training and the Runner

When you look at a training plan for a runner you will find various types of runs to improve on the various body systems used in running.  It is no secret that smart training involves sprint work, tempo runs, hills, and distance.  However, to be a really strong runner and avoid injuries you must also utilize strength training.

Most runners think that running alone will make them a stronger runner.  In all other sports strength training is used consistently to improve physical fitness and therefore improve sporting performance.  Running is no different.  Without the proper strength in key muscles your body will not be able to withstand the consistent training runs and/or the higher mileage.  This is why many times people say that they only get pain once they increase to runs with higher mileage.  More often than not this means that crucial muscles are fatiguing early and running form begins to deteriorate.

Keeping good form is essential to not only efficient running, but also to staying injury free.

Aside from working on technique the only way to make certain that your form stays consistent is to make sure that you have adequate muscular strength and endurance.  You do not have to spend hours each day in the gym to gain running strength.  However, it must become part of your training routine if you want to become a stronger runner.

The most important areas that must be addressed are the core (as a unit) and the hips.  The core helps you maintain proper posture which is essential to keeping each stride efficient.  The hip muscles help to keep the pelvis and legs in the correct position.  If hip musculature begins to fail or fatigue then numerous injuries can and will occur.  Not only do the core and hip muscles need to be strong, but they also need to have a high endurance level if you plan on doing long runs.

Understanding the importance of strength training in running is critical if you want to become a better runner.  Work it into your training routine and you will find that runs will become easier and injuries will come around less often.

Join us this Saturday for a FREE Run Clinic!

If you are a runner in Southern California, you can’t afford to miss this clinic.

Details here:  Costa Mesa Run Clinic

Dr Vince DiSaia is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and has provided personalized fitness training both privately and at fitness facilities.  He attended Southern California University of Health Sciences.  Four years later he received his doctorate of chiropractic from SCUHS with Magna Cum Laude honors.  Since then, Dr. DiSaia has continuously sought out new ways to help his patients and clients perform their best.  His expertise with the musculoskeletal system is greatly enhanced through his Full Body Certification as an Active Release Techniques (ART) Provider.  He has been certified as a Kinesio Tape practitioner and is also a Certified Level 2 Medical Golf Fitness Instructor (CGFI) through the Titleist Performance Institute.

MMA Strength and Conditioning, Costa Mesa, CA

Wrestling, MMA and other combat sports require a unique combination of strength, speed and stamina. Here are some clips of Ian McCall training at our new gym in Costa Mesa, CA.

For more information or to swing by and check out the new gym, feel free to give us a call @ 866.243.4472

We specialize in helping you become a better you, one step at a time.

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