“I was referred to Marcus by my physical therapist to help with my continuing recovery from a longstanding shoulder injury. Marcus’ expert guidance, through corrective exercise and general physical conditioning, has been proving invaluable to the rehabilitation of my shoulder. Marcus’ ability to keep me moving through a variety of stretches and exercises, along with his boundless enthusiasm and encouragement, make working out feel easy, yet the results have been amazing! In a very short time I have experienced a significant decrease in pain, and a marked increase in strength and range of motion. I believe that the kind of… Read Entire Article
Check out what one of our satisfied clients had to say about SOL Performance Training and come join us! “This is my third year of Ironman distance triathlon training and I needed some ART work done on my calves and achilles. Tammara is great to work with and she totally knows what she is doing. [...]
If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine’s article entitled, “Prevailing over Parkinson’s: Physical Therapy Helps Patients Manage the Degenerative Nature of Parkinson’s Disease” is a must read. The article says, “Patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a chronic illness with known progressive qualities, are left with an [...]
Did you know that being injured is not a reason to stop exercising? Let us show you how to do so safely and effectively at our new fitness facility, SOL Performance Training located at 3900 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. SOL Performance Training provides coaching for athletes who are recovering from an injury or with unique [...]
Did you know that being injured is not a reason to stop exercising? Let us show you how to do so safely and effectively. SOL Santa Cruz performance training provides coaching for athletes who are recovering from an injury or with unique orthopedic needs. When you are injured, you do not need to stop training! Actually, we think it is the wrong decision! Your body as well as your mind need to know that you are OK. With our trainers and PT’s working together we can help you not only rehab, but train. It is not only more fun, you… Read Entire Article
Are you or someone you know suffering from chronic pain? If so, you will definitely want to check out this article entitled, “Chiropractors and Exercise are Better than Drugs”. A study conducted by the Annals of Internal Medicine followed 272 patients for 12 weeks. Of those patients, 32% who received chiropractic care became pain free compared to only 13% of those treated with medication. The article also discusses the benefits of exercise in reducing pain and gives examples of strength exercises that can be used to target neck pain as well as other natural remedies for reducing pain. Check it out!… Read Entire Article
We are excited to share this press release with you with information about our new fitness facility, SOL Performance Training. We hope to see you at our grand opening event on Friday, March 2nd, from 4-7pm. You will have the opportunity to meet SOL sponsored Olympic & professional athletes, learn about Functional Movement Screens, TRX Suspension Training, Kettlebell [...]
Have you ever heard of a kettlebell before? For those who haven’t, a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength. The basic movements such as the swing, snatch and the clean jerk engage the entire body at once, and in a way, mimics real world activities. Check out this article from Women’s Health that explains why your muscles have to work harder when using kettlebells, which means you… Read Entire Article
Have you ever heard of a kettlebell before? For those who haven’t, a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength. The basic [...]
With a new year just beginning, many of us are looking for simple things that we can do in our daily lives to be more healthy. Check out this article from Kathy Smith entitled “Laws to Living Lean” for some quick and easy things we can all do. Some of her tips include: think progress, not perfection, [...]
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