“I came to Transformation Fitness and Wellness because I was fat and out of shape. I started out at around 230 pounds and now I am at 200 pounds and my body fat has dropped by 15 percent. My trainer Dan is the greatest, I could not do it without him. I highly recommend Transformation Fitness and Wellness to others.” -Mike H.
Under pressure…
Here is some great information on stress that was researched by Andrea Thomas one of our Fitness Professionals. At one time or another all of us have experienced some sort of stress. Whether it is a positive stressor, such as the anticipation leading up to a big trip or a negative stressor caused by the loss of a loved one, we are all susceptible to stress and experience it in some degree every day. While many stressors are situational and pass in a short time, some can last longer, resulting in chronic stress. When one begins to experience chronic stress they also experience negative physical, emotional and mental side effects. One of the most common and serious side effects is weight gain.
I want to avoid getting into all of the detail of the physiological changes that the body undergoes while under stress. In short, when the body is stressed, it secretes large amounts of hormones that it would not normally release. These hormones trigger reactions that cause the body to store fat. An increase of stored fat leads to an increase in weight. The individual who is suffering from stress related weight gain can be susceptible to a snowball effect of increased stress and weight gain. Many times the increased weight gain causes a great deal of more stress.
So what can be done to reverse this stress induced weight gain? There are hundreds of tips on how to cope with and relieve stress; however, I want to put emphasis on the effectiveness of exercise on relieving stress and thus preventing weight gain. There are several different ways in which exercise battles stress and weight gain. First of all, in order to perform exercise the body must have fuel. The body burns fats and carbohydrates in order to give energy to the working muscles. Secondly, exercise causes the brain to release endorphins or “feel good” hormones that help to extinguish that overwhelmed, stressed out feeling. Lastly, physical activity can improve a person’s resiliency to stress. Research has shown that those people that exercise on a regular basis are less likely to have a stress reaction to adverse situations.
The stress relieving benefits mentioned above are just a few of the many reasons why exercise is such an important integral part of a person’s everyday routine. Without a doubt, exercise can be dubbed as one of the most effective ways to deal with stress. It is a simple and productive way to keep one’s mind, body and soul at peace. So next time you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out or on edge, remember that you are just one good workout away from a happier, healthier you.
If you’re dealing with stress or weight gain you can try our Free Consultation that will help identify a solution.
Thank you and keep that stress controlled.
Nick has lost 28 pounds and 8 percent body fat!!!
“I’m a working professional that was looking for a change in lifestyle. One of the changes I needed to make was to take care of my health. I used Transformation Fitness and Wellness to get in shape and lower my stress level. I have lost 28 pounds and now my body fat is in a healthy range. I physically feel healthier and have lowered my stress level. My trainer Dan is great, he helps to push me when I want to take a day off. Participating in the 24 Day Challenge was instrumental in getting me over the hump in terms of weight loss. I would recommend others to Transformation Fitness and Wellness.”-Nick B.
Endurance and Strength Have Increased for Trent
“I utilize Transformation Fitness and Wellness to consistently increase intensity and duration of my workouts also to cut fat and build muscle. Since working with Transformation Fitness and Wellness my endurance and strength have increased and my body composition has improved. The support of my trainer Dan is excellent, his knowledge of health and strength training is very helpful. I would definitely recommend others to utilize the services of Transformation Fitness and Wellness.” -Trent C.
Chris has lost 23 pounds!!!
“I initially participated in the group training opportunities at Transformation Fitness and Wellness as a part of the Apparatus Corporate Wellness Program. That got the ball rolling, then boot camp was offered through the program at the office. I diligently attend the boot camp sessions and have built up my strength and endurance. Since February, I have also been diligent with my nutrition and have lost 23 pounds. The 10 day cleanse and meal plan through Transformation Fitness and Wellness helped better my nutrition.
The goals I have accomplished are my overall core strength and endurance have increased. Burning calories through regular workouts and monitoring nutrition has led to my 23 pound weight loss. I am working toward a tough mudder in June. All the trainers especially Stephen, have been very encouraging. Workout routines are varied between boot camps at the office, outdoor workouts, and workouts at the Transformation Fitness and Wellness studio. The variety is great! I would recommend the Transformation Fitness and Wellness Corporate Wellness Program. I recommend the Apparatus staff and employees to just show up to the workouts.” -Chris R.
Do you Suffer from: Tension Headaches, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Lower Back Pain, Knee Pain, muscle tightness …
We are very excited to announce a new service that can help with many soft tissue and alignment problems. If you suffer from some of the problems in the subject line of this email then this new service might be a good fit for you. You can request a Free Consultation today.
We are excited to offer Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy and we have brought on a new staff member who is certified to perform this soft tissue manipulation. Tomoko Shimano is one of our new Fitness Professionals, who has the education and certifications to help with your soft tissue problems.
Many people ask what Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is?
The word myofascial refers to muscle tissue (myo) and the connective tissue in and around it (fascia). When overused, underused or injured, muscles form trigger points, hyperirritable spots, cause pain, tightness and dysfunction. The trigger points often causes pain in unrelated parts of your body, which is called referred pain.
For example, a trigger point in the trapezius muscle can cause a headache. Yes, you can take some Advil to get rid of the pain, however, without treating the muscular dysfunction the pain will keep coming back. (x = trigger point, Red shaded area = referred pain)
Many Americans suffer from low back pain. This pain may become a nuisance and sometimes debilitating if not corrected properly. By utilizing Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy low back is often treated at the muscular dysfunction in the abdominal muscles. Most people do not realize that the back pain may be caused from a muscle dysfunction located in the abdominal.
The followings are some of the symptoms that can be treated by trigger point therapy.
- Tension headache
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Lower back pain
- Golfer’s elbow/Tennis elbow
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis
The therapeutic approach of Myofascial Trigger Point at Transformation Fitness and Wellness focuses in three areas:
Evaluation:
Understanding where your pain is helps us determine which muscles may be causing it. For example, the pain by carpal tunnel syndrome can be referred from trigger points in neck muscles. So, before we dive into treatments, we evaluate the possible sources of your pain.
Treatment:
Treatment consists of massage, manual or acoustic compression, stretching and contraction. Some patients may tolerate only very slight pressure at first while others may request a much greater level of compression. The patient is the determining factor.
Self-Care:
Chronic pain yields best to frequent treatment. As such, we will teach you simple self-care techniques to help you deal with acute activations and speed the healing process between formal treatment sessions. We often recommend two short self-care sessions daily especially at the beginning of treatment. Working together in this way, we can accomplish more rapid and complete pain relief.
Identifying the underlying causes of muscular pain and dysfunction is one of the most important factors of trigger point therapy. Muscular dysfunction may occur because of an asymmetry of your body, how to sleep, how to sit, poor nutrition, overstressed, etc. Tomo can identify the cause of the pain, educate the clients to modify their life styles to be pain free, and prevent recurrence by teaching self-care techniques.
If you need help with your pain or know someone who does, you can go to our link and fill out the form for a Free Consultation.
