The Benefits of SMR (Self-Myofascial Release) aka Foam Rolling

Everyone can optimize their physical potential
with a simple performance enhancing technique used by some of the world's greatest athletes, dancers, and fitness enthusiasts to help promote and maintain muscular flexibility and ideal range of motion.

I'm sure you've seen these foam rollers

Maybe you've even used one
Many people haven't, and those who have are usually using them incorrectly.
To reap the benefits of SMR it should be performed SLOWLY, and the first few times, under supervision to ensure that you are doing it correctly.

SMR "Self Myofascial Release" aka Foam rolling
is a performance enhancing technique, used by some of the world's greatest athletes, dancers, and fitness enthusiasts to help promote and maintain muscular flexibility and optimal range of motion.
It is also used as a recovery technique prior to and after intense workouts.

SMR is essential for every active individual.
It is excellent for anyone who experiences sore muscles, excessive tightness or decreased range of motion; anyone who wants to maximize their physical potential; anyone who needs a massage but doesn't enjoy a stranger's touch.

SMR is an excellent tool
It helps to improve flexibility; is a perfect supplement to professional massages; is essential for anyone who lives an active lifestyle, and is looking to maintain a balanced, well cared for body.

Please Note
SMR can be uncomfortable at times, sometimes painful.
I usually suggest that participants attend at least one Breath-Control and Mindful-Movement Workshop or a Restorative/Relaxation Class at The Controlled Burn Fitness Studio prior to attending an SMR Workshop in order to give participants the awareness/tools to deal with the discomfort one may experience while performing SMR.

When performing SMR
Breathe and Relax

Please feel free to contact the Controlled Burn Fitness Studio
with any questions and to schedule your own private SMR Class/Workshop. Maximum 4 Participants

info@ControlledBurnFitness.com

818-248-4242
Please leave a message, we keep the ringer off during business hours to avoid disturbing Personal Training and Group Fitness Clients.

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Day!
-Melissa Adylia Gutierrez
Owner/Personal Trainer
Controlled Burn Fitness

How do you care for your spine?

Last week, someone asked "How do you care for your spine?"
 

My Answer
I take care of my ENTIRE body!

When considering my spine, I have to consider every part of my body…it’s all connected.
I maintain a balanced body. A body that is strong, flexible, articulate, and functional.
Standing Core and flexibility is attended to on a daily basis.
I utilize Ballet, Yoga, and Pilates based techniques and use sports specific training depending on what my body has been asked to endure.
I perform Slow and controlled SMR at least 3 times a week.
I get massages when possible.
Visit my chiropractor after intense hill training/runs and long days in my kayak.
I keep my body hydrated.
I fuel my body with nutritious and delicious food.
I never take it for granted that my body is the sum of all its parts.
To have a healthy spine, I have to maintain a healthy body.
: )

How do YOU care for YOUR Spine?




-Melissa Adylia Gutierrez
Owner/Personal Trainer
Controlled Burn Fitness

SMR (Foam Rolling) Class Friday 9:00am Feb. 4, 2011

Melissa Adylia Gutierrez

Owner/Personal Trainer of the Controlled Burn Fitness Studio

is thrilled to be offering a special

SMR

(Self Myofascial Release aka Foam Rolling)

Class

at

The Controlled Burn Fitness Studio

on

Friday, Feb, 4th at 9:00am

Location and pricing information below

I'm sure you've seen those foam rollers

Maybe you've even used one

Many people haven't, and those who have are usually using them incorrectly.

SMR "Self Myofascial Release" aka Foam rolling

is a performance enhancing technique, used by some of the world's greatest athletes, dancers, and fitness enthusiasts to help promote and maintain optimal muscular flexibility and over ideal range of motion.

It is also used as a recovery technique prior to and after intense workouts.

I felt it was important

to offer a sample of the SMR "Self Myofascial Release" Workshop as a class for

Controlled Burn Fitness

friends and clients who will be running The Surf City Marathon on Sunday, Feb. 6th, 2011.

I want everyone to have the tools to perform their best!

This Class is essential for every active individual

SMR is excellent for anyone who experiences sore muscles, excessive tightness or decreased range of motion; anyone who wants to maximize their physical potential; anyone who needs a massage but doesn't enjoy a stranger's touch.

About SMR "Self Myofascial Release"

(Foam Rolling)

SMR (Foam Rolling) is an excellent tool to improve flexibility, is a perfect supplement to professional massages, and is essential for anyone who lives an active lifestyle, and/or is looking to maintain a balanced, well cared for body.

Please Note

This workshop can be uncomfortable at times, sometimes painful.

Please keep in mind that it is usually suggested that participants attended at least one

Breath-Control and Mindful-Movement Workshops or a Restorative/Relaxation Class

prior to attending an SMR Workshop.

This is to give each participant the awareness/tools to deal with discomfort and stress in order to enjoy the benefits of SMR.

Since many of you have not had the opportunity to attend either of those workshops,

just remember to

Breathe and Relax

Location

The Controlled Burn Fitness Studio

3521-A North Verdugo Road

Glendale, CA

91208

818-248-4242

Schedule for Friday, Feb. 4th, 2011

9:00am

Special SMR Class

Optimize your physical potential with this performance enhancing technique used by some of the world's greatest athletes, dancers, and fitness enthusiasts to help promote and maintain optimal muscular flexibility and over ideal range of motion

10:00am

Runners Conditioning

A Runner's Specific Class focued on Flexibility and Core Conditioning 

Pricing

1 Class $20 Cash

 Take the 2 Classes for $30 Cash

Please be considerate to your fellow participants

Please arrive at least 15 minutes early in order to get signed-in and settled.

Please leave all fragrance/cologne at home.

If you choose to wear makeup, please bring a towel or something to cover the Restorative Yoga props to help keep them fresh for the next person who uses them.

Wishing Eveyone a Happy and Healthy Day!

-Melissa Adylia Gutierrez

Owner/Personal Trainer

Controlled Burn Fitness