Massage and Low Back Pain
- At July 06, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
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Here’s an interesting article talking about how massage can be quite beneficial to the treatment of low back pain.
Click on the link below to read the full article.
Thoughts on Stretching
- At June 23, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
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As a dancer, stretching has always been an important part of my daily routine. However, I admit that I sometimes find it difficult to spend (what I consider to be) an adequate amount of time working on my flexibility. Thankfully I work along side Rob Daly (pictured above in a hip flexor stretch), who probably spends more time stretching than anyone I know. He is a “stretchaholic”. Rob has been a positive influence on my stretching habits, but I still have room for improvement.
At the gym, I generally do a few gentle stretches on the major muscle groups in my legs before I do my cardio workout. When I’m finished, I spend a longer period of time going into deeper stretches while my body is still warm. If I’m lifting weights, I typically stretch the muscles I’m working, in between sets. When warming up for a dance class, rehearsal, or performance I probably spend 30-60 minutes stretching and rolling around on the floor, before I feel anywhere close to ready to dance “full out”. For me, different activities require different and specific stretching habits.
This article in The New York Times has some interesting current information about stretching. Click on the link below to read the article.
June Steps Challenge at Momentum Fitness!
- At May 30, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
- In Current Events, News
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Momentum Fitness Voted Best Health Club in Providence- The Phoenix!
- At April 28, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
- In Current Events, News
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The Phoenix- Best of Providence- Best Health Club
We want to thank everyone for voting for us!
We were voted the Best Health Club in Providence, RI!
We’re thrilled that all of our current clients like what we’re doing here, and obviously without them we wouldn’t stand a chance at being voted the Best Health Club. If you haven’t been to Momentum Fitness yet, and you are thinking about starting an exercise program, give us a call or stop by anytime. We provide a unique and personal work-out experience…..an alternative to the traditional big gyms.
Here’s what The Phoenix had to say…..
Oh, you will shape up — there’s no doubt about that. The Momentum trainers are all about results because their “strength through movement” ideology is based on a daily exercise regimen that spills over into “physical and mental well-being.”
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R & R: Relaxation and Rejuvenation Techniques for Self-Care: Workshop with Sandy Bothmer
- At April 19, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
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When: Monday May 23rd
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Admission: $25
Location: Momentum Fitness, 222 South Water Street Providence, RI
Venue phone: 401-272-8900
Do you feel stressed, over worked, or on edge? If the answer is yes, join Sandy Bothmer, M.Ed. Reiki Master, CIH and stress management consultant as she guides you in an exploration of relaxation and rejuvenation techniqes to help you create an inner climate of calm and vitality. She’ll draw from her book Creating the peaceable Classroom. You’ll leave the workshop empowered to reduce the effects of stress in your life. For further information contact sandy@peaceablepthways.com or michelle@momentumri.com. Call 401-272-8900 to register with Michelle at Momentum Fitness.