I always wonder if what I bring to PT sticks. Luckily my words have not fallen on deaf ears! A few success stories:
One Airman ran a 5K recently. When he started cramping, he remembered our long spine and neutral alignment drills and the cramps subsided.
One guy has recently recovered from knee surgery. After our joint mobility, visual drills, and running drills, he ran 400m pain free and it felt "smooth" the whole way around the track.
One guy fell from a roof when he was 13 and broke his back. He was complaining of back pain (I'd say!), so we did a few focused thoracic waves and he ran his 400m ahead of his group and without pain.
15 out of the 18 airman improved their 400m run times yesterday (from a 400m pre-test, followed by joint mobility, visual & running drills, then a post-test 400m run).
Good stuff.
26 February 2009
25 February 2009
Joint Mobility...a few suggestions
Per the Z-Health Sport Phase manual:
"As Alwyn Cosgrove says, the amount of time invested in any given training session to mobility work, should be related to how poorly the athlete moves. Very tight, motor-challenged athletes need to spend up to 20 minutes on this phase of training. Highly athletic, well-trained clients may only need 5-8 minutes to get ready."
Additionally, sports specificity and/or the specific injury position may be overlooked in joint mobility application. Therefore it may be necessary to simply perform your joint mobility while lying, seated, or standing. Try to move all your joints through their full pain-free ranges in the three varying positions. You may find it provides different mobility and new "releases." You may be surprised too, at how well the joints move in the very practiced standing position, but are more difficult to control or even figure out in the seated and lying positions.
However, the most practiced position of your typical athlete (the desk jockey) is seated; and so practicing high quality seated mobility is very applicable to their specific daily needs and movements.
"As Alwyn Cosgrove says, the amount of time invested in any given training session to mobility work, should be related to how poorly the athlete moves. Very tight, motor-challenged athletes need to spend up to 20 minutes on this phase of training. Highly athletic, well-trained clients may only need 5-8 minutes to get ready."
Additionally, sports specificity and/or the specific injury position may be overlooked in joint mobility application. Therefore it may be necessary to simply perform your joint mobility while lying, seated, or standing. Try to move all your joints through their full pain-free ranges in the three varying positions. You may find it provides different mobility and new "releases." You may be surprised too, at how well the joints move in the very practiced standing position, but are more difficult to control or even figure out in the seated and lying positions.
However, the most practiced position of your typical athlete (the desk jockey) is seated; and so practicing high quality seated mobility is very applicable to their specific daily needs and movements.
23 February 2009
Job's Body
This is about the fifth time I've picked up this book. I'll admit that the first couple times I flipped through and just looked at the pictures ;) Some pretty good illustrations, mind you. Especially the brain mapping picture on p. 135, the stretch reflex on p. 222, and the pituitary gland on p. 310, to name a few.
It's a more difficult read than some of my past books. It's more textbook-y. But there is some really juicy stuff in it nonetheless.
I read, and re-read this quote last night and have to share because I feel like it's an accurate description of how I navigate my career and life:
"Enduring faith is not blind or obedient, it is keenly attentive and responsible; it is not fed by awe, but by quickening interest; prosperity is not the disappearance of problems, but the continual engagement with the process of finding solutions. Wisdom is not given from on high, but must be painstakingly unravelled from the knots in his own guts."
-Deane Juhan
It's a more difficult read than some of my past books. It's more textbook-y. But there is some really juicy stuff in it nonetheless.
I read, and re-read this quote last night and have to share because I feel like it's an accurate description of how I navigate my career and life:
"Enduring faith is not blind or obedient, it is keenly attentive and responsible; it is not fed by awe, but by quickening interest; prosperity is not the disappearance of problems, but the continual engagement with the process of finding solutions. Wisdom is not given from on high, but must be painstakingly unravelled from the knots in his own guts."
-Deane Juhan
19 February 2009
August Philly Workshop Announcement
Phil Scarito, RKC & CK-FMS and I are collaborating to bring you the ultimate workshop!
When: 1 Aug 2009
Where:Club La Maison, Devon, PA
What: "What Every Person Should Know About Z-Health & How To Incorporate It Into Kettlebell Training"
How Long: 6 hours
How Little: $175 (early reg.)
Check this link for additional details and to sign up while spots are available:
RSA & DV8 2009 August Workshop
When: 1 Aug 2009
Where:Club La Maison, Devon, PA
What: "What Every Person Should Know About Z-Health & How To Incorporate It Into Kettlebell Training"
How Long: 6 hours
How Little: $175 (early reg.)
Check this link for additional details and to sign up while spots are available:
RSA & DV8 2009 August Workshop
09 February 2009
Love Many. Trust Few.
And always paddle your own canoe.- American Proverb
I had my annual check-up with the doc last week and got a call on Friday with the results. They say "no news is good news," so I was a little (okay- A LOT) freaked about getting the call. However, they were calling to say all was normal and good except my cholesterol flagged high and I should return for a re-test in three to six months. Hm. ME?!?!? High Cholesterol?!? No way, Jose!
The doc was willing to leave it at that. But since I'm an inquiring mind I wanted to know the details. I asked what the LDL and HDL break down was(yes, I had to ask). She read it as though this was the first time she had seen my number break down herself. (Did I just hear paper shuffle?) She said my HDL was 85... and that was what caused my total number to be flagged. Well, duh. So now do I have to return in three to six months for a re-test? Nope.
I was furious about this call!!! (Ask my husband, I was on fire and am still heated about it...poor guy.) 85 HDL? Everyone should be so lucky! I believe around 60 is the "target," and most don't even have that. Pah-leez. I wanted to reach through the phone and shake her. Who else thinks they have high cholesterol and is freaking out because they didn't get the whole story?
This is only a tiny example that no one will take care of you but you, and you must be proactive about any health matter and especially the results. I find it ludicrous when doctors get upset when their patients want a second opinion or "ask too many questions." I know it's a revolving door and there are some less than desirable people coming into that butcher-slabbed room. But I over-deliver in my job everyday. I expect the same from everyone else...I know this is rarely the case and is why I get so fired up.
Anyway: Trust no one. Ask questions. Do your research. Make an informed decision. Create your own course of action.
I had my annual check-up with the doc last week and got a call on Friday with the results. They say "no news is good news," so I was a little (okay- A LOT) freaked about getting the call. However, they were calling to say all was normal and good except my cholesterol flagged high and I should return for a re-test in three to six months. Hm. ME?!?!? High Cholesterol?!? No way, Jose!
The doc was willing to leave it at that. But since I'm an inquiring mind I wanted to know the details. I asked what the LDL and HDL break down was(yes, I had to ask). She read it as though this was the first time she had seen my number break down herself. (Did I just hear paper shuffle?) She said my HDL was 85... and that was what caused my total number to be flagged. Well, duh. So now do I have to return in three to six months for a re-test? Nope.
I was furious about this call!!! (Ask my husband, I was on fire and am still heated about it...poor guy.) 85 HDL? Everyone should be so lucky! I believe around 60 is the "target," and most don't even have that. Pah-leez. I wanted to reach through the phone and shake her. Who else thinks they have high cholesterol and is freaking out because they didn't get the whole story?
This is only a tiny example that no one will take care of you but you, and you must be proactive about any health matter and especially the results. I find it ludicrous when doctors get upset when their patients want a second opinion or "ask too many questions." I know it's a revolving door and there are some less than desirable people coming into that butcher-slabbed room. But I over-deliver in my job everyday. I expect the same from everyone else...I know this is rarely the case and is why I get so fired up.
Anyway: Trust no one. Ask questions. Do your research. Make an informed decision. Create your own course of action.
05 February 2009
A great dvd review, Thank you Vicki!
Hi Sara!!!
I received the dvd on Saturday (man, USPS was fast coming across the country!) and I love it!!!!
I'm still very new to kettlebells and the clean and snatch have been very difficult for me to learn from dvd. With your breakdown and cues, I was able to accomplish the snatch without banging my wrists! I'll keep practicing the clean as that one still eludes me.
Since I am 51 years old, the joint mobility section is going to be very helpful. It truly is amazing how quickly the joints and mobility begin to change as you age. It is awesome that you connected proper joint alignment and kettlebells. You are the first, I have experienced, to do this. Bravo!
I wish you tons of success and hope you are making plans to bring us more of your programs! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
All the best, Vickie
I have since sent my last available copy to the distributor. I will post when she has me up and running on-line with my dvd again.
I also have an extensive Z-Health/Hardstyle Kettlebell workshop in the works with fellow RKC, Phil Scarito in Philly this August. It is going to be an awesome experience! I am very excited to work with Phil and will post details as they roll it, which should be this weekend.
A final note, I met with a section of the 82nd on Fort Bragg this morning. It was a fun group to work with. I look forward to working with them and other units around Bragg as the good word spreads ;) (I train PT for free, so if you and your unit want me to come out, please e-mail me asap. My e-mail link is to the right under my blog bio.)
I received the dvd on Saturday (man, USPS was fast coming across the country!) and I love it!!!!
I'm still very new to kettlebells and the clean and snatch have been very difficult for me to learn from dvd. With your breakdown and cues, I was able to accomplish the snatch without banging my wrists! I'll keep practicing the clean as that one still eludes me.
Since I am 51 years old, the joint mobility section is going to be very helpful. It truly is amazing how quickly the joints and mobility begin to change as you age. It is awesome that you connected proper joint alignment and kettlebells. You are the first, I have experienced, to do this. Bravo!
I wish you tons of success and hope you are making plans to bring us more of your programs! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
All the best, Vickie
I have since sent my last available copy to the distributor. I will post when she has me up and running on-line with my dvd again.
I also have an extensive Z-Health/Hardstyle Kettlebell workshop in the works with fellow RKC, Phil Scarito in Philly this August. It is going to be an awesome experience! I am very excited to work with Phil and will post details as they roll it, which should be this weekend.
A final note, I met with a section of the 82nd on Fort Bragg this morning. It was a fun group to work with. I look forward to working with them and other units around Bragg as the good word spreads ;) (I train PT for free, so if you and your unit want me to come out, please e-mail me asap. My e-mail link is to the right under my blog bio.)
02 February 2009
To the distributor!
My dvd is headed to the distributor. I will have a link for you all to buy through them when it is set up.
Folks that ordered on Wednesday received their copies on Saturday and have already shot me their responses. It is a resounding success!!
Be sure to get your copy when it is next available (it should be by the end of this week).
Stay posted! ;)
I have to say really quick that I had a great "First three days of R-Phase" in Durham this past weekend. It was my third time to R-phase and it is finally clicking ;) Mike even got to meet my Z family on Sunday! It was an awesome weekend with some high caliber friends.
Folks that ordered on Wednesday received their copies on Saturday and have already shot me their responses. It is a resounding success!!
Be sure to get your copy when it is next available (it should be by the end of this week).
Stay posted! ;)
I have to say really quick that I had a great "First three days of R-Phase" in Durham this past weekend. It was my third time to R-phase and it is finally clicking ;) Mike even got to meet my Z family on Sunday! It was an awesome weekend with some high caliber friends.
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