2 Years Down – How Many to Go???

Last Wednesday, August 4th, marked Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training’s two-year anniversary.

I actually remember back when we started.  It wasn’t uncommon for me to work 12, 13 or even 14 hour days to keep the gym open and accomodate all of our clients.  Bill too – and that was on top of managing two physical therapy clinics as well!

Needless to say, it was a labor of love in the beginning.  Sure, I got tired from time-to-time, but it was all worth it in the long run.

Looking back, I feel like those long days helped form us as a business.  We have never been the sexiest fitness option.  We don’t have all the bells and whistles that you might find at another fitness facility.

But what we do have is a scientific and proven way to train clients and athletes to maximize performance.  And more importantly, we’re real people, who care about each and every one of our clients.  We’re as serious about their success as we are about our own.

In two years, we’ve grow from a staff of two to a staff of five.  We consistently get great interns in to our facility, and it feels like each and every month we add a couple of new members.

At the end of the day, I’m damn proud to call Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training my home and my business.

With a few coaching hours off my plate, you can be guaranteed that this blog and the rest of the IFAST marketing machine will be getting kicked into high gear.  Be sure to visit often, as this week marks the next phase in the growth of our gym.

Most importantly, a huge THANK YOU to all of our friends, family, and clients.  We wouldn’t be where we are today without your support.

All the best

Mike

IFAST Athlete update!

Maia Monchek continues to make an impact as a starting freshman for the Purdue Softball Team as they continue their swing through California.

Way to go Maia! Boiler Up!!

http://www.purduesports.com/sports/w-softbl/recaps/031710aaa.html

IFAST Corrective Exercise

I thought you might like to see some true results of our corrective programming at IFAST.  I’ve been meaning to post this for a while, so I apologize for the delay.

Rich Before

Rich Before

This is Rich.  Rich was training for the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon that we have each year in May as part of the activities associated with the Indy 500.

Rich came to us in February and had been running since Christmas.  He’d recently recovered from his second knee surgery (one on each knee) and was having a lot of morning stiffness and some chronic calf tightness on the right.

Rich’s assessment showed some rather significant deficits in hip rotation and especially hip extension on the left as you can see.  He was literally stuck in hip flexion which resulted in some pretty poor glute function.

His malalignment was so significant that you can see the pronounced cervical extension that he was totally unaware of.

Basically, here’s what we did to produce the current correction:

Identified activities that negatively influence Rich’s alignment

Rich must drive a lot for his job and he tends to sit in a crooked alignment in the car.  We had him jam a pillow between the console and his hips to improve his alignment while sitting.  He also made an effort to stop and get out of the car more frequently.  Had Rich not been compliant with this part of the program, I’m certain that we wouldn’t have seen such a powerful change.

Identified range of motion limitations and the source such as short or stiff musculature or weakened musculature

For shortened tissues we utilized eccentric quasi-isometrics and appropriate exercises that emphasized a range of motion to that would promote restoring muscle length.  Stiffened muscles received more standard stretching protocols and mobility exercises followed by strengthening the antagonist to improve balance of stiffness around the affected joints.  You can learn more about this type of programming HERE.

In regards to his strength training, not only did it reinforce his mobility, but it also emphasized regaining stability, first proximally and then peripherally.

All of Rich’s gym time was done under supervision of one of our coaches to assure proper technique was emphasized at all times.

Rich After

Rich After

As you can see in the comparison, Rich made some outstanding progress in his realignment.  We’re currently working on a physical challenge for his upcoming 50th birthday and continuing with his corrective programming.

Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training Success Story

If there’s one thing that sets IFAST apart from every other fitness center, weight loss program, or gym in Indianapolis, it’s the fact that all of our clients are serious about their goals.

I challenge you to find a better atmosphere than what we have at IFAST.  On any day, you’ll see athletes performing their sport-specific training programs training right along side of our weight loss program clients or a powerlifter.  While at first it doesn’t seem like this can possibly be effective, it works because all of our members have one thing in common.  They all work as hard as possible to make progress every time they step into the gym.  It doesn’t matter whether they’re male or female.  That one commonality of truly making the effort necessary to be successful makes IFAST one of the Top 10 Gyms in the country according to Men’s Health Magazine and the best training center in Indy.

If there’s one guy that personifies what I fast is all about, it’s Matt M.  Matt’s been with us since December and from day 1 there was no doubt that he fit right in.  Matt brings an intensity to his training that easily compares to the hardest working athlete.  His results speak for themselves.  Way to go Matt!

Matt on day 1

Matt on day 1

Matt today!

Matt today!

If you’ve tried to achieve your fitness goals before but have come up short, you need get started at IFAST today. 
We make it easy for you to “test drive” our gym and our training system by giving you a free, complete physical assessment, a free individualized fitness program designed specifically for your goals, and six free fitness coaching sessions.  You’ll experience real results faster than you ever expected.  We’ll prove it for free.  No obligations and no questions asked.  You have nothing to lose.
Bill

Here’s What Men’s Health Magazine’s Adam Campbell Thinks of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training

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So you most likely already know that Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training was named to Men’s Health Magazine’s Top 10 Best Gyms (see the September issue on news stands now).  Well, MH’s Fitness Director and author of the upcoming Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises (which includes program contributions from both Mike Robertson and Bill Hartman) wanted to see first hand how we work and what we can do. 

It seems Adam had a couple issues that he just couldn’t get resolved and needed a little help.  I’ll let Adam tell you in his own words:

If you live in driving distance of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of IFAST’s amazing offer for a free assessment. In a matter of minutes, Bill Hartman not only diagnosed the cause of my nagging hip injury, but he had me walking away pain-free after just one visit. That’s right: After one session, an ailment that was causing me significant pain for the last 2 years—when I stepped in and out of my car and did exercises such as the side lunge—completely vanished.

Was it magic? Of course not. Bill understands human anatomy better than anyone I’ve ever met—keep in mind, this is a list of experts that includes hundreds of orthopedists, sports medicine doctors, university researchers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and professional strength coaches—and he uses this knowledge to treat the cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. But even better, Bill also knows how to design a timesaving total-body fitness program that repairs and upgrades your body from head to toe. This eliminates the muscle imbalances and weaknesses that lead to neck, shoulder, back, hip, and knee pain, and that also limit your ability to lose fat and build strength.
The truth is, we all need help in these areas. Maybe you work a 60-hour a week job in which you sit in front of a computer all day. Or you’re a stay-at-home mom who hasn’t had time for exercise. Or perhaps you’re an athlete—whether a weekend warrior, or at the high school, college, or even professional level—and you want to raise your performance to all-new heights. Regardless of who you are or what you do, the chances are very high that your body has broken down somewhere. Trouble is, you may not even know it yet. Many muscle and joint problems take their toll over a number of years, and by the time they’re noticeable enough to compel you to take action, most of the damage has already been done.

Is your body falling apart? Could it be better than it is now—stronger, leaner, faster? Why wait to find out, especially when you can get a full functional assessment for FREE? I’ve been working in the fitness industry for more than a decade, and this is by far the most valuable offer I’ve ever seen. Forget the promises you see on late-night infomercials, this is the real deal. So do yourself a favor—do your body a favor—and schedule an appointment at IFAST as soon as possible. Trust me: It’s rare to find a fitness team that packs the mind-power and experience of Bill Hartman and Mike Robertson. They’re the best in the business, and people in Indianapolis are lucky to have such an incredible resource.

Adam Campbell, MS, CSCS
Fitness Director, Men’s Health
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Bill

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