Chicago Training Core - Personal Trainer

  Are you missing the connection between dysfunction and occasional aches and pains? 

• Ever had one of those nights when you “slept funny”?
• Had a long day and your back is killing you? 
• Have a few knots in the upper shoulder area?

 Do these symptoms seem to happen a few times a month? All of these are signs of muscle dysfunction. Therapeutic massage can help relieve these aches and pains by using special massage strokes to help relax, spread and lengthen the muscle fibers.  What is muscle dysfunction?Muscle dysfunction does not mean you have a medical disease—it simply means your body is trying to tell you it is in distress. Unfortunately, many of us often ignore these signs and dismiss them as “sleeping funny” or simply “pulling a muscle.” While these things do happen, there is usually more to it than that.  Every day, people injure themselves doing things as simple as getting in and out of their cars. Even walking a large-breed dog can be enough to throw your back out.  Most times, however, muscle dysfunction is caused by an event that might have gone unnoticed or even forgotten, such as a fall, lifting a heavy object at the gym or lifting improperly.  How can massage therapy help?Massage therapy increases circulation to dysfunctional muscles, bringing fresh nutrients into the cells while flushing out toxins and promoting new cellular growth. This can also help increase your range of motion.  Increased range of motion will help the muscles become more flexible, and that leads to increased strength—which is the main objective in restoring proper function.  Muscles are designed to work with—and against—each otherEven though you are not aware of it, your muscles are continually working with and against each other. This is normal when the muscles are in balance. But when one muscle becomes weaker or stronger than its supporting or opposing muscle, an imbalance is created and dysfunction begins.  Dysfunction happens when one or more muscles are stretched for too long, causing fatigue and weakness. Meanwhile, the supporting and opposing muscles try to compensate, causing further weakness and throwing your body out of alignment.  Getting a massage regularly can help correct and even prevent these problems. A minimum of four therapeutic treatments can alleviate most minor issues and restore optimum health. Even more-serious problems can be corrected with proper medical attention and specific massage to the area. Call Chicago Training Core today  773-593-6846 today to schedule a therapeutic massage  

So many of my personal-training clients have been getting great results with kettlebell workouts that I’ve decided to offer a Kettlebell Bootcamp for men and women.  

You might have seen kettlebells in your gym. They’re traditional Russian cast-iron weights that look like a cannonball with a handle. Unlike barbells and weight machines, kettlebells don’t have weight evenly distributed on two ends.

But here’s the key: Kettlebell training is not weight lifting.

Kettlebells can quickly improve your strength, power and balance—but to use them safely, it’s very important to understand the proper technique. And that’s what you’ll learn in Kettlebell Bootcamp.

Using kettlebells promotes muscle confusion because kettlebells don’t have weight equally distributed on both ends. Kettlebell training combines cardio and resistance training for results that will amaze you.

 With kettlebell training, you can:

• Burn 600 calories or more in just an hour
• Lose inches off your waist and hips
• Tone your arms and legs
• Fit into your skinny jeans again

 Kettlebell Bootcamp also offers you:

• More-affordable sessions than private training
• A fat-burning cardio workout
• A muscle-building, fun way to burn calories

 Space is limited—Register for Kettlebell Bootcamp today!Call 773-593-6846 or 773-770-6015 

Kettlebell Bootcamp will be held in a brand-new facility in Chicago’s Roscoe Village. Personal Space Fitness is located at 2203 W. Roscoe, three blocks west of Damen Ave. near the corner of Roscoe and Leavitt. Street parking is available.

 March Spring Special: Only $15 per class  Class times are:

• Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

  Interested in a 6:00 a.m. class? Let me know—if I get enough earlybirds, I’ll add 6:00 a.m. classes.