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

Men’s Health Magazine Editor and Fitness Author to Visit Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training, Ranked Top 10 Best Gyms by Men’s Health Magazine

Adam Campbell, Author of the upcoming Men’s Health Big Book of Exercises, The TNT Diet, and current Features editor of Men’s Health Magazine, will be coming to Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) August 19th.  IFAST was recently named to Men’s Health Magazine’s Top 10 Best Gyms in the country, and Campbell wants to experience IFAST first hand.

“It’s flattering to be included in the top 10 gyms in the country based on the opinion of the top fitness magazine in the country,” says IFAST co-owner Bill Hartman.  “We’ve only been in business for about a year, but we bring over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry to the Indianapolis community.”  IFAST co-owner Mike Robertson adds, “Adam will be getting the full IFAST experience from our industry standard-setting assessment, our specialized exercise programs, and the best part, the team atmosphere that we maintain in our gym.”

IFAST co-owners Hartman and Robertson are both nationally recognized fitness industry leading professionals who speak nationally and internationally on variety of fitness, sports-training, and rehabilitation topics.  IFAST is the result of their combined efforts to bring the highest quality of fitness and sports training to Indianapolis.  They work with a broad spectrum of clientele from Olympic and professional athletes to the serious fitness enthusiast as well as troubled weight loss clients who have failed to lose weight with other programs in the past.  IFAST works with client from Carmel, Fishers, and Indianapolis, and its reach draws clients from all over the country and internationally from as far a Japan and Bulgaria.  Both Bill Hartman and Mike Roberston are available for interviews by contacting IFAST.

Men’s Health Magazine Names Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) as One of Their Top 10 Gyms

When you have a chance, pick up the September issue of Men’s Health Magazine.  One page 124, you’ll see that the top gym in Indy is also one of the top 10 gyms in the USA per the fine folks at Men’s Health Magazine.

If you’d like to see why we have the best Indianapolis personal trainers and the best results, you try us for free.  We’ll give you a free 14-day membership which includes a complete physical assessment, your own individualized workout program, and six free coaching sessions.

Call us today at 578-0998

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