Tools Archive
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Breathing Awareness
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsDo you practice diaphragmatic or “belly” breathing? Do you breathe when you stretch? Correct breathing – slow, relaxed “belly” breathing – is important for effective stretching, rolling out and many other activities. Good breathing helps us relax, increases blood flow throughout the body, and helps... -
Stretching
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsSTRETCHING Done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility. Benefits include increased relaxation, increased body awareness, reduced risk of injury, and reduced muscle soreness and tension. Unfortunately, stretching is not always done properly. Therefore, the benefits are not always realized. Common mistakes include... -
Trigger Point Therapy
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsTRIGGER POINT THERAPY Trigger Point therapy is an effective injury prevention strategy, increasing muscle elasticity and functionality. It’s like doing your own deep tissue massage. Trigger Point therapy helps you gain a better appreciation of which muscles are tight and how to release them. IT... -
History of Taking Heart Rates
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsHistorically, during Heart Rate checks in the Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic, many are surprised to discover that they are going too fast. This is a very important discovery because prior to HR checks, they don’t think they’re going too fast. They’re motivated and... -
Factors Affecting Your Heart Rate
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsYour body relies as heavily on the oxygen/fuel ratio as your car does. Much like your car’s engine, your body uses oxygen and various fuels (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) to yield muscle energy. When this ratio is not in balance in the body, a whole... -
If the Shoe Fits
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsPronation is a normal foot in motion, from foot-strike on the outside of the heel through the inward roll of the foot. Pronation occurs as the foot rolls from the outer edge to the inner edge. Everyone pronates, and the initial pronation is considered an... -
Injury Cycle
Posted on March 2, 2011 | No CommentsInjuries can be avoided when you discover YOU can alter the cycle that creates them. Hydration, proper recovery, massage, and rolling out with trigger point tools are all important pieces to the training puzzle. We want you to reach your goals. Taking care of your... -
Are You Breathing?
Posted on January 14, 2011 | No CommentsAdvice from Jeremy Shore, Director of Personal Trainer Education, Trigger Point Performance Therapy As with any form of exercise, proper breathing techniques are a foundational element for success when using Trigger Point Performance tools and methodology. Deep nasal breaths provide a steady stream of oxygen... -
Trigger Point Performance
Posted on December 3, 2010 | No CommentsKeep track of new exercises and ways to keep your muscles healthy by using Trigger Point Performance Therapy tools. All of these tools are available at Gallagher Fitness Resources. Sign up for a class at Gallagher’s to learn how to use these great tools for... -
Garmin Connect – Activity Details for Susan’s CIM09
Posted on December 11, 2009 | No CommentsHey everyone! I ran the California International Marathon and experimented with the GARMIN FR60 – an unbelievably cool, new tool that we now carry at GFR. The link below takes you to an analysis of my marathon on 12/6/09 as recorded by my Garmin FR60....