Shoulder Pain From Overtraining

Basketball, Golf, and Tennis Shoulder Pain from Overtraining

Yesterday I was working with a basketball player who was experiencing a tight shoulder during his shots. One of the common issues we see is when a person practices either with compensated form, or just over trains. This is what was happening here.

He was feeling the pain when his arm was flexed. So, you can see in the video one of the things we did to give him an immediate, measurable improvement was to to take his arm out of flexion. We moved it into extension and instead of working the muscle, we worked the nerve. We did this three different ways, two of which are in the video.

This resulted in an immediate improvement. If you have a similar issue with a sport like basketball, tennis, or golf. You can try these drills they may work great for you. But if they don’t, try not to get frustrated. For any training program or technique, it has to be customized to the feedback your nervous system is displaying. It is entirely possible that these drills may make your game worse.

To test them first pick a fundamental movement from your sport. Something you do without thinking like throwing or hitting a ball. Do it a few times to warm up them measure either your range of morion, speed, or accuracy. Do the first drill, then reassess. Do the same thing for the second drill. Only put the effective drills into your training.

We love working with athletes. If you have a specific skill you want to improve, or your sport in general come see us.

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By |2024-11-22T15:48:38-08:00October 8th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Shoulder Pain From Overtraining
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New Website and Google+ Reviews

New Website and Google+ Reviews

As part of our website rebuild, we have started using Google+. If you have a Gmail or Google+ account it would be cool if you can right us a review!  It really helps our search engine exposure and rankings. Thanks.

google.com/+Taisofitness

Taiso Fitness and Nutrition

If you are looking for a unique gym experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Ready to get out of pain or improve performance? Looking for a gym, personal trainer, or unique boot camp experience? Set up a complimentary consultation, or start a 21 Day Risk Free Trial. Stay up to date on the latest information through our website at www.taisofitness.com

By |2024-11-22T15:48:38-08:00October 6th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on New Website and Google+ Reviews
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Tacoma Gym Taiso Fitness and Nutrition – Running and Balance

Tacoma Gym Taiso Fitness and Nutrition – Running and Balance

Check today’s blog video. You will hear Dr. Krupa mention that when he first came to see us he bounced when he ran. This is not uncommon, I see people running regularly who have an excessive bounce. This is often the result of a poor performing aspect of your balance.

Because your brain is not getting enough information from your vestibular system you start to bounce in an effort to over-stimulate that system and increase the available information. When we test and train the specific semi-circular canals in the ear to improve the signal we can eliminate the excessive bounce in the run.

When I talk about balance training and the vestibular system, many people think I am talking about balancing on some sort of ball or beam. Unless you run on a ball or beam this is not how we train. Your body specifically adapts to the demands imposed on it. So vestibular training should closely replicate your daily activity.

Because the vestibular system is higher in the brain’s hierarchy then the proprioceptive system, the brain trusts the vestibular system more. That means all the movement based training in the world will never resolve compensated running form if there is still a vestibular issue.

If you are a runner with a gait problem that has been difficult to correct it may be a sign of either a vestibular or a vision issue. If this sounds like you, schedule a session with us.

We will assess your gait as well as the proprioceptive, vestibular, and visual systems. Ready to learn more about […]

By |2024-11-22T15:48:39-08:00September 22nd, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Tacoma Gym Taiso Fitness and Nutrition – Running and Balance
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Taiso Fall Newsletter Three Ways to Improve Performance

The Taiso Fall Newsletter is available HERE. The September – October Jeans Challenge. Three Ways to Improve Performance. Meet a Member: Anders Ibsen Asian Meatball with Sesame Slaw Recipe.

Fall Jeans Challenge Update

This summer has been a busy for Jennifer flying back and forth between here and the Z Health Headquarters in Arizona.

As her training, knowledge and experience have continued to improve she had the opportunity to discover some great new methods and insights for the Jeans Challenge.

In the past we have brought some great tools to our training giving you all the opportunity to test and retest how your nervous system is responding to movement.

Now, we will also be introducing you to a similar method of feedback for your endocrine system.

What do you get? A two-month unlimited classes membership. Weekly one-hour presentations dealing with nutrition, lifestyle challenges, how to make change stick, unsupportive people, etc… And weekly one-on-one sessions to address your individual challenges.

The Challenge runs from September 6th – November 1st, 2014.

Cost is $139 for members, or $539 for non- members (includes two-month membership).

Call 253.223.6365 or email

info@taisofitness.com to reserve your spot today. __________________________________________

Three Ways to Improve Performance

Every now and then you might feel like you are doing everything right, but your progress starts to slow? Well, here are are three great ways to ensure all your hard works helps you get the progress you are looking for.

Long Spine

Those experienced lifters out there I’m sure have heard this one before. For those of you new to lifting, or working out in general, long spine is one of the most potent tools in your tool box.

Your anatomy is designed to deliver the maximal amount of force […]

By |2024-11-22T15:48:39-08:00August 18th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Taiso Fall Newsletter Three Ways to Improve Performance
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Asian Style Meatballs with Sesame Slaw

Asian-style Meatballs with Sesame Slaw
(recipe by Diane Sanfilippo)

for the meatballs:                                     for the slaw:

1lb. ground turkey.                                    2 tbsp tahini
1/4cup sliced green onions.                      2 limes, juiced
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic.                             3 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger.                       1 smallish head red cabbage, thinly sliced                  
1/2 tsp sea salt.                                         1 cup bok choy, thinly sliced 
1/2 tsp black pepper.                                 1/4 cup sliced green onions       
3 tbsp coconut aminos.                              salt and pepper, to taste

                                       optional for garnish:
                                       white sesame seeds
                                       lime wedges

Preheat oven to 425. Mix all the meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Form the meat into 16 1-ounce meatballs. Bake for 25 minutes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

While meatballs are cooking, whisk together tahini, lime juice, and sesame oil. Slice bok choy, green onions and cabbage using the slicer blade on your food processor or by hand. Add to the dressing and mis well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Plate meatballs on top of slaw, garnish (if using), and Enjoy!

Serves 4

Calories    370   
Protein      24g

By |2024-11-22T15:49:59-08:00June 9th, 2014|Blog, Recipe|Comments Off on Asian Style Meatballs with Sesame Slaw
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Good Vs Best

Good Vs Best

Dr. Cobb discusses how environment effects behavior. When looking at good versus best, he starts with asking if his plans actually fit in with his lifestyle.

A great point is made when it comes to physical training. If we find this great baseball training program we want to implement, but we do not have the time available that a professional player does then that program is not going to work for us.

Instead we need to look for ways to squeeze in 30 seconds of training here, ten minutes of training there if that is what our lifestyle allows.

When our training is not congruent with our lifestyle we are setting ourselves up to fail.

Then he gets to the good vs best. There are lots of things we can do to produce a good effect on our lives. But rather than focusing on one or several of these, he encourages us to find the single best thing that will have the greatest positive impact towards our goals.

 

Taiso Fitness and Nutrition

If you are looking for a unique gym experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Ready to get out of pain or improve performance? Looking for a gym, personal trainer, or unique boot camp experience? Set up a complimentary consultation, or start a 21 Day Risk Free Trial. Stay up to date on the latest information through our website at www.taisofitness.com

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We are looking for trainers!

Trainers

Taiso Fitness is looking for trainers! We would like to meet personal trainers, group fitness trainers of all types, and youth fitness trainers of all types. For more information contact us at info@taisofitness.com

We have a unique opportunity for trainers who would like to rent space to use for personal training or group fitness classes. The environment is not like any other facility in the area. The look and feel of the space does not feel like an old sterile Y or a warehouse.

We have lots of open space, a versatile rack system, kettle bells, free weights, and TRX.

Taiso Fitness and Nutrition

If you are looking for a unique gym experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Ready to get out of pain or improve performance? Looking for a gym, personal trainer, or unique boot camp experience? Set up a complimentary consultation, or start a 21 Day Risk Free Trial. Stay up to date on the latest information through our website at www.taisofitness.com

By |2024-11-22T15:49:59-08:00May 21st, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on We are looking for trainers!
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Personal Defense Workshop April 19th

This annual event will be held on Saturday April 19th at 10am.  It will be taught at Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. Butch has over 15 years experience teaching these workshops. The event is free for members and $40 for non-members. Register early space is limited.

Topics will include:

  • identifying threats
  • avoidance tactics
  • verbal boundaries
  •  physical boundaries
  •  understanding and embracing innate physiological responses
  •  the three things an attacker wants
  •  the three things an attacker wants to avoid
  •  legal and moral issues
  •  fear management skills
  •  psychology of intimidation
  •  power of indignation
  •  how to write your personal directive
  •  3 golden rules

Register HERE.

Download the flyer HERE.

Taiso Fitness and Nutrition

If you are looking for a unique gym experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Ready to get out of pain or improve performance? Looking for a gym, personal trainer, or unique boot camp experience? Set up a complimentary consultation, or start a 21 Day Risk Free Trial. Stay up to date on the latest information through our website at www.taisofitness.com

By |2024-11-22T15:50:00-08:00March 20th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Personal Defense Workshop April 19th
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How Stress Impacts the Body

A speech Butch gave last year that helps explain how stress can relate to pain.

Taiso Fitness and Nutrition

If you are looking for a unique gym experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Ready to get out of pain or improve performance? Looking for a gym, personal trainer, or unique boot camp experience? Set up a complimentary consultation, or start a 21 Day Risk Free Trial. Stay up to date on the latest information through our website at www.taisofitness.com

By |2024-11-22T15:50:00-08:00January 21st, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on How Stress Impacts the Body
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Nom Nom Paleo Book Signing

Our inner foodie came out at #nomnompaleo book signing! Michelle Tam talked about her book and different strategies of the paleo lifestyle. There are a few themes at Taiso great food, dogs, and great friends this event hit all of them!

Taiso Fitness and Nutrition

If you are looking for a unique gym experience try Taiso Fitness and Nutrition. We are Tacoma’s fitness and nutrition gym for people who want to get out of pain or improve performance, who need immediate, measurable results, and want to make educated decisions to take control of their health.

Ready to get out of pain or improve performance? Looking for a gym, personal trainer, or unique boot camp experience? Set up a complimentary consultation, or start a 21 Day Risk Free Trial. Stay up to date on the latest information through our website at www.taisofitness.com

 

By |2024-11-22T15:50:00-08:00January 20th, 2014|Blog|Comments Off on Nom Nom Paleo Book Signing
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