Ruff Fitness

Exercise information is everywhere - we get bombarded by informercials, T.V. (The Biggest Loser), books, magazines and of course the intranet. We see on a pretty regular basis exercisers and even trainers selecting a given exercise or routine from a magazine or book. While this information can be helpful, a word of caution... First, any exercise or routine should have a purpose. Why are you doing the exercise? Does it match with what you are trying to accomplish? What are the risks versus the rewards? Secondly, is your body ready for the exercise? Has anyone assessed you needs? Was their any progressions leading up to the selected exercise or routine?

Exercise fads and trends come and go. Some will work; some will not. Many exercisers and athletes try things because their friends, training partners or trainer say they work. They read magazine articles that recycle and repackage exercises for every ailment, problem and body part. Many exercise and conditioning programs are a mix of fact, fiction, advertising and media hype.

Throw away any ideas about a quick fix or a fast track. Trends and fads are usually designed to sell something. We also want things now - unfortunately something always suffers when we rush natural processes. Training properly requires a conscious balance of body systems and being in touch with your body's needs.

Our training is based on a system - every client, every session will work on fundamentals that are needed for optimal health, fitness and performance - dynamic movement, energy system development, strength, stability and balance. The principles of our system allow us to test new techniques and exercises to make sure they fit in to the system before they are incorporated into your training. The system prevents us from incorporating trendy exercises or techniques that may be counterproductive or dangerous. The principles of the system don't change even as new techniques or exercise are introduced.

Our goal is to be as complete and holistic as possible - we train the body in the manner that it was meant to move. We also work daily to help you understand the keys to success - consistency, hard work and fun!