EVOLVE STRONG WORKOUT DESIGN GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Something I say often is that it is actually quite easy to create a hard workout, but much more difficult to create an appropriately challenging workout, within the context of a broader program design, consistently over time. Doing 45 minutes of burpees would be unbelievably hard, but also probably not effective for anything other than mental toughness. So, while we definitely want our EVOLVE Strong workouts to be challenging, we don’t want them to just be hard for the sake of hard.
Instead, we want our EVOLVE Strong classes to be effective, and to be unique in a way that fills a gap in today’s group fitness environment. In this article, I want to break down our guiding principles and thought process behind our workout design, and give an example from January 2022.
What is the difference between physical therapy and personalized program design services at EVOLVE Flagstaff?
We found by creating bolder lines between physical therapy and strength training that we have been able to improve what we value most: results for you. By doing this, we’ve found that we are able to support you with the plan, tools, resources, and education that are best for you right now. We still maintain a comprehensive, long term focus, but we are able to take that journey one step at a time, in the right order, with fewer wrong turns.
Basic Full Body Strength Program
This article outlines a basic and minimal equipment, yet extremely effective, full body strength program. It is just two days per week, and uses equipment that can be purchased for $30 or less.
EVOLVE's Only Unbreakable Rule
We try to keep things fun around here. Abby will be the first one to tell you that she doesn’t like rules. But, we have one important and unbreakable rule for all members and staff:
Negative self talk, body image, and food comments are off limits in the gym. Positive (or neutral) self talk and body-neutral conversation only.
Physical Therapy at EVOLVE Flagstaff
We know that some people are skeptical about whether or not physical therapy can work for them. Our current healthcare environment prioritizes imaging, medications, or surgeries. Popular media always seems to emphasize various stretching or massage techniques, or fad workout or diet program. Some patients have tried physical therapy elsewhere and have not seen success.
But, our approach to physical therapy at EVOLVE Flagstaff is different from other clinics. Our approach often helps create results for patients who have not seen progress elsewhere.
We Cannot #evolvestrong Unless We Evolve Together
We cannot #evolvestrong unless we evolve together.
We are deepend with sadness because the events of the past few weeks have shown us how little we have evolved as a country. We are still separated by centuries-old racial divisions.
The last two weeks have given us pause, and we have stopped, listened, read, and learned. Our hearts, minds, and ears, and eyes are open, and we hope yours are as well. EVOLVE is not just a small business. We are a part of this community. We feel an obligation to use our voice. We will not be silent. We will do our best not to be tolerant or complacent.