“Since training with Evolution Trainers, I have more energy and am the healthiest I have ever been. Evolution Trainers has me hooked. For the first time in my life, I can say I love working out. Even after two and a half years, I still look forward to my training sessions.”

“I’ve been at Evolution for two years and currently take private training, circuit classes and yogilates. In that time my endurance, strength and flexibility have improved by leaps and bounds and I attribute it to the fantastic trainers at Evolution. Each trainer has their own unique style which keeps the workouts fresh and fun, but all have one common theme of optimal training for fast results!”
- Teresa Ramos

“I’m not an athlete and have never enjoyed working out, but my experience at Evolution has not just changed my attitude about exercise, it’s changed my body. The classes are a ton of fun-the people are great and the workouts are different every time so I’m never bored. I’ve never exercised so hard in my life, or been so happy about it!”

“For someone like me who is middle-aged and physically challenged, it can be intimidating going to gyms. ET has a wonderful atmosphere where highly trained athletes in peak condition exercise along side us ‘not-so-in-shape’ types; where old and young people and everyone in between trains, and everybody feels comfortable. The most rewarding part of my experience at Evolution has been the confidence that I’ve gained in my ability to hike and walk around on uneven surfaces and I’ve avoided having the rotator cuff surgery that my orthopedist advised 2 years ago!”

“I’m doing things with my body that I haven’t done since I was 20. My agility, speed, and power have improved dramatically, and I have developed more lean body mass than I’ve ever had. Psychologically, it has improved my confidence and self-esteem. The opportunities for variety in the workouts at Evolution are tremendous. Even after a year, there are still pieces of equipment at Evolution that I haven’t even used!”

“As a collegiate athlete, I can no longer rely solely on pushups and jogging to get myself in the best possible shape for season. It’s crucial that my teammates and I work with trainers who are familiar with the strain that athletes put on their bodies. My training at Evolution has definitely helped improve my reaction times and speed, and these skills transfer directly to the sport of volleyball. The realization that my workouts are helping me become a better athlete and player is the most rewarding part!”
- Anna Cmaylo

“I have been playing soccer for over 34 years, and been to multiple World Cups and Olympic Games, but never have I ever felt challenged and improved in such a short amount of time than when I was working with Ashley Selman at Evolution Trainers. At 40, most people thought I was crazy to put myself out there again, but my work at Evolution has made me ready to not only survive a soccer season, but to thrive. I haven’t felt so ready or so excited about a new season in a long time! See you at Evolution Trainers.”
- Brandi Chastain

Boxers are some of the best-conditioned (and toughest) athletes in the world. Boxers like Joe Frasier, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, and, of course, the great one, Mohamed Ali, have all competed at the highest level. Does that mean you have to be like them? Of course not, but you can train like the real boxers do. Want to step up your training to the next level? Give boxing a try!

Here are just some of the benefits you can achieve through boxing and boxing conditioning:

1. Builds functional power
2. Increases cardiovascular fitness
3. Teaches self defense
4. Builds confidence and self esteem
5. Enhances speed, agility, and quickness

Still intimidated? Don’t be. Boxers come in all shapes and sizes. Just because you are training like a boxer doesn’t mean you will be in the ring with some monster trading punches. Many people box for the sheer health benefits. Others just want some stress relief. There is nothing like hitting a heavy bag after a bad day.

Boxing is also a great tool for adolescents to build confidence and self esteem. Being a teenager is hard enough with all of the pressures (school, hormonal changes, after school activities, etc.) placed on kids. Incorporating boxing into the life of a teenager can be a huge help in building his/her confidence and self esteem as well as being a great workout.

So if you think boxing isn’t for you, think again. Give it a try. You may just like it!

Boxing Workout

Boxing Training

Sean A. Arnold, MS, ATC, USAW

SEAN A. ARNOLD MS, ATC, USAW

sarnoldpt@yahoo.com
(650)269-2658

There are many ways to exercise while on the road. Find a local park and use the equipment there. Your bodyweight is definitely enough resistance to get some strength work in. See the pictures and youtube links below for ideas.

Box Jumps!

Pullups!

Pushups!

If you’re like most other fitness fanatics, you may find it challenging to find fun and creative ways to exercise while on vacation or work trips. Click on the links below to go to YouTube and view a few videos with some innovative ideas while you’re away from a typical gym. Fitness is a lifestyle!

Park Swing Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJUDFsmTdMs

Park Jungle Gym Workout
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hfZuTqSstA&feature=related

Camping Picnic Bench Workout
http://www.youtube.com/user/epicpt#play/all/uploads-all/0/9qWnyUZFNdI

Flying Four Jungle Gym Explosive Workout
http://www.youtube.com/user/epicpt#play/uploads/3/VSf3fUII7sI

Use your imagination and have some fun!!!

KELBY J. KLOSTERMAN, MS, CSCS
Kelby@evolutiontrainers.com

Many trainers at Evolution Trainers use the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) for assessing their clients, and you might wonder why.

Developed by well-known physical therapist Gray Cook, the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a an assessment tool comprised of 7 different movements. A departure from traditional tests and assessments, the FMS movement assessments are evaluating mobility and stability throughout the body. Each movement pattern evaluates the client bilaterally, so asymmetries between the right and left side can be identified.

Why focus on mobility and stability, and why not start with tests of strength or static flexibility?

Testing strength and launching into a strength training program without first evaluating a client for general movement dysfunction would be akin to building a beautiful house on a foundation of loose sand… looks great but it’s going to fall apart! Similarly, adding strength or performance training onto faulty movement patterns due to lack of mobility and instability is a recipe for injuries.

The FMS efficiently assesses joint mobility and stability, and creates a clear path for the coach or trainer to follow when designing a client’s training program. For each assessment in the FMS, there is a series of corrective exercises designed to improve performance in mobility and/or stability in the deficient area as identified by the particular FMS assessment. Improving on these primitive movement patterns has been shown to produce wide ranging positive results that include: injury prevention, pain reduction, performance improvements and increased cognitive functioning.

A demonstration of an FMS screening test.

Pete D’Epiro is one of the trainers at Evolution Trainers who specialize in the Functional Movement Assessment screening tests and developing training programs based on the assessment results.

Pete D'Epiro; CSCS, PES, IFS, CPT