Believe it or not, it’s time to think about fall sports. Are you ready? We tend to see patients in the fall who fit into two categories: those who over-trained during the summer and those who did not train at all. If you are worried that you may have over-trained during the summer, watch for mild nagging pain that becomes …
Concussions are getting much more media attention. What do you need to know about these types of head injuries? 1) A concussion does not necessarily always involve a loss of consciousness or a direct blow to the head. Concussions are the result of “impulsive” forces to the brain. Essentially, they are “whiplash” injuries, where the brain bounces around inside …
It can be challenging to exercise in Central Texas during the summer months. Here are five tips to stay safe while exercising this summer: Be aware of the sun. Use sunscreen and shade your eyes when possible – particularly when participating in water sports. Keep surgical scars safe by applying sunscreen to prevent discoloration of new, fragile skin. Any new …
It’s easy to stop exercising while you are vacationing. Here are some simple ways to keep moving during your next trip: Wear athletic shoes while traveling and sneak in a walk whenever possible. Walk to and from restaurants, around the airport on layover and in quick intervals on breaks when you are waiting on something, such as when you fill …
Folks, let me open this piece up by stating plainly that strength matters! Strength is so important that it may be the difference between an independent, active later-adulthood and hiring a home care professional to assist you in bathing and using the toilet. Strength can heavily influence your financial life, your love life, and the legacy you leave for future …
One of the side-effects of our human species’ current tendency to have exponentially longer life-spans in comparison to our ancestors from several generations ago is that the incidence of cancer is much higher. Statistics are sobering: according to the American Cancer Society, over 1.6 million new cases of cancer are expected in the United States for 2016. Cancer is currently …
Since the inception of Symmetry Fitness and Performance in late October, 13 year old Marshall B. has attended 2 instructional sessions per week. He has shown up on-time, memorized his individualized corrective exercises, and owns an attitude of diligence that is rare even among the professional and collegiate athletes I have coached. Marshall received instruction on the kettlebell swing, the …
Symmetry Fitness and Performance is not a gym. We provide expert fitness instruction. We do not have members. We have students. National chain gyms profit when many people buy memberships and few show up to make use of their purchase. We assess the quality of our students’ movement. We teach them how to improve the quality of their movement. Then …
You’ve asked for it. Now we are offering it. Symmetry Fitness begins in October! Don’t be a SPECTATOR in your own life! Get stronger and more resilient! Benefits include: Small-group class allows individualized attention without a high cost-per-session. Learn how to strength train SAFELY and condition your body EFFECTIVELY to become more graceful, durable, and powerful! Precise movement skill curriculum …
