Functional Strength Training:
Is the utilization of one’s body weight, through pushing, pulling and harnessing movements to increase both upper and lower body strength. The training introduces controlled amounts of instability, which the body reacts to accordingly. The result is increased strength by maximizing the stabilization of body weight.
Example: The basic one legged squat, performed on a flat surface, step board or a Bosu (a more advance movement). The client has to lower and raise the body, while maintaining balance. Various forms of push ups, chin ups and squats are combined with instability to incorporate the use of proprioceptors or sensory receptors found in the muscles so that several surrounding muscles groups are used to seek balance.
Weight Resistance Training:
A key factor in toning muscles and developing overall body strength. Muscles are engaged in eccentric and concentric movement for development.
Example: The use of free weights, bars, elastic bands and machines with each body part in strength training movements. FINO fitness incorporates weight resistance training in conjunction with other training efforts to constantly maximize the body’s potential.
Core Strength Training:
Isolated torso (abdomen/lower back) exercises which help develop and improve strength and stability of the midsection, developing a solid foundation to support all further body movement and prevent injury.
Example: Isolated torso movement of the entire abdominal group of muscles and the lower back such as crunches and plank holds. The TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINUS, which research shows, is the first muscle recruited when almost any limb movement occurs, and the INTERNAL OBLIQUE with which the transverses abdominis originates at the connective tissue of the spine, are specifically targeted in our program. A strong core improves posture, reduces lower back pain, and reduces injuries. FINO fitness exposes the client to countless Core Strength training exercise’s that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Cardiovascular Endurance Training:
An aspect of fitness which focuses on endurance and efficient processing of blood and oxygen throughout the body to sustain physical activity.
Example: Aerobic and anaerobic training with drills that encourage work with slow and fast twitch muscle development. FINO fitness offers a variety of endurance training combinations which constantly challenge the body.
Speed and Agility Training:
The development of fast twitch muscles combined with quick, resourceful movements that result in overall enhanced performance.
Example: Movement in different directions and angles through cones and obstacles. FINO fitness enhances speed and agility in clients through recognized tests such as the Illinois agility test, T-test, Hexagonal drills, ladder drills or 505 agility tests. The tests are designed to be fun and challenging.
Plyometrics Training:
Using explosive movements which enable muscles to reach maximum force by loading the muscle with an eccentric action followed by a concentric action.
Example: Various jumping activities such as box jumping, rope jumping, vertical leap jumping, lateral jumping and hurdle jumping. Each jumping movement enhances muscle strength and increases overall power.
Flexibility Training:
An intrical component of physical fitness which targets muscle movement through contraction and extension to enhance the degrees and ranges of motion. A crucial aspect in proper performance and reduction of injury.
Example: Dynamic Stretching (used for warming up) and Static stretching (utilized to increase range of motion) are an integral part of flexibility. Trunk rotation, abdominal and groin stretches on balls are good examples of dynamic stretching, and stretches of the triceps, adductors and hamstrings are examples of static stretches.
Balance:
A part of fitness which provides stability, equilibrium and an even distribution of weight, to produce decisive, accurate and steady performance.
Example: Utilizing static stability exercises, from the art of Yoga and isolated movements on the Bosu. These movements/poses help tone the muscles, tissues, ligaments, joints and maintain overall health.
Nutrition:
An essential part of physical health which fuels the body with energy to exercise. Appropriate portions, balance and intake of nutrients directly impact energy and overall health.
Example: FINO fitness assesses the client’s diet and provides information about the importance of a balanced and proportionate intake of clean and healthy nutritional food. Clients will learn how to read labels, identify food groups and fuel their bodies with food necessary to increase energy and stamina and promote physical health and well being.
Attitude:
A positive and determined mindset is the key to optimal physical health. Mind and body working together is the formula for success.
Example: FINO fitness suggests that clients adopt a new Attitude for Life which incorporates a positive attitude with a balanced combination of the core principles of exercise identified above. There are ample studies which suggest that individuals with positive mental attitudes live longer and healthier lives. FINO fitness reinforces the fact that we only have one life and one body: Failure Is No Option.