Motivation and committment

I work with clients at every level of health and fitness: from the business person or housewife hoping to improve their appearance and quality of life, to the competitive bodybuilder or professional athlete seeking to fine tune their physical abilities.  Regardless of your background its essential to understand that my training programs require two commitments, adhere to them and I guarantee outstanding results. 

• Faithfully maintain your training schedule.
• Abide by the recommended nutrition plan.

Training Program Maxims:

• The quality of your results will only be as good as the person doing the assessment.
• Programs should be safe, scientific and personalized.
• *Substantial results can be achieved without high tech equipment.
• Eat a balanced diet consisting of a variety of nutrient dense whole foods.
• Self discipline and consistency are essential for long term results.
• Periodize your training program and follow the S.A.I.D. principal.  (Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands)
• Avoid gimmick exercise programs, products, and fad diets.

What is your primary health and fitness goal?

• * Improve lipid profile - Lower cholesterol
• * Lower blood pressure
• Improve bone density
• Aerobic conditioning
• ** Improve functional capacity
• Improve Posture
• Reduce low back pain
• Post-partum weight loss
• Post rehab conditioning
• Improve athletic performance
• Powerlifting
• Bodybuilding
• Fitness competition

* By using my customized nutrition plan in conjunction with their exercise routine numerous clients have experienced significant improvements in their lipid profiles, blood pressure, and fasting glucose levels without the use of drugs and their harmful side effects.

** The human Body is designed to move in three-dimensional space.  Training on machines limits the use of stablizing muscles, fails to develop the kinetc chain, and are ineffective in developing the balance and coordination neccesary to efficiently apply force against resistance in three-dimensional environment.  My programs are designed to correct musculoskeletal imbalances, increase utility strength and overall functional capacity.

 

Definition of Fitness

Eleven elements comprise the definition of fitness:

• Strength - the extent to which muscles can exert force by contracting against resistance (moving, holding or restraining an object or person). 
• Power - the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements (Jumping or sprint starting).
• Agility - the ability to perform a series of explosive power movements in rapid succession in opposing directions (ZigZag running e.g. playing tennis).
• Balance - the ability to control the body's position, either stationary (e.g. a balancing on one foot) or while moving (e.g. a gymnastics stunt).
• Flexibility - the ability to achieve an extended range of motion about a joint.
• Local Muscle Endurance - a single muscle's ability to perform sustained work (Rowing or cycling).
• Cardiovascular Endurance - the heart's ability to deliver blood to working muscles and their ability to use it (Running long distances).
• Strength Endurance - a muscle's ability to perform a maximum contraction time after time (Continuous explosive rebounding through an entire basketball game).
• Co-ordination - the ability to integrate the above listed components so that effective movements are achieved.
• Body Composition - refers to an individuals body fat to lean mass ratio.   The human body is composed of a variety of different tissue types i.e. lean tissues, such as muscle, bone, and organs are metabolically active, while adipose, or fat tissue, isn't.  Maintaining an ideal body fat percentage optimizes functional capacity, athletic performance, and reduces chronic-disease risk.
• Nutrition - process by which the body assimilates food and uses it for energy production, growth, recovery, and replacement of tissues.  (Adhering to well designed nutrition program will affect how quickly you improve your body composition by as much as 70%).

 

Personal Training Programs

Training in a private one on one atmosphere ensures the most productive use of your time, energy, and money.  There are no distractions, and you will never have to stand in line and wait to use the equipment. 

Personalized Training Programs Include:

• Post Rehab exercise.  (If necessary, to regain normal range of motion, coordination, and strength).
• Foot bed analysis and modification by a trained professional to insure optimal biomechanics, power transfer, and injury prevention. 
• Corrective exercises to correct postural distortions and musculoskelatal imbalances.
• Monthly body composition testing.
• Track blood lipid risk factors on a quarterly basis i.e. total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides, and fasting glucose. 
• Personalized Rays Way Nutrition Plan.  *Basic nutritional guidance for clients at The Gym In Del Mar.
• Personalized cardiovascular conditioning program.  A VO2 max test is performed at your initial evaluation using a class-A cycle ergometer (certified for cardiac rehab), and then quarterly to evaluate your improvements.
• Personalized flexibility program to correct imbalances, improve posture and overall function.
• Referrals to a network highly qualified health care professionals trained in -  Massage Therapy, Feldenkrais, Rolfing, Chiropractic care, Podiatrists, and Orthopedic surgeons.

Your first session will begin with a complete fitness appraisal involving a battery of tests, questionnaires, and formal consultation will provide the basis for designing a safe and effective fitness program and enable us to clearly define future goals. The initial evaluation covers:

• Cardiovascular condition (heart rate, blood pressure, aerobic fitness)
• Body Composition (weight, skinfold and girth measurements)
• Muscular strength, symmetry, flexibility and balance
• Posture & movement analysis
• Risk factor questionnaire
• Exercise & nutrition history and goals
• All of the programs include monthly Body Composition Testing to accurately assess your progress.

 

Call or email to get rates and schedule a consultation.

 

 

Ray's Way Personalized Weight Loss Program Includes:

 

• Risk factor questionnaire.
• Evaluation of your exercise & nutrition history.
• Posture & movement analysis. 
• Monthly Body Composition Testing to accurately assess your progress.
• Individualized Flexibility Program
• Foot bed analysis and modification by a trained professional to insure optimal biomechanics and injury prevention. 
• Track blood lipid risk factors on a quarterly basis i.e. total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, VLDL, Triglycerides, and fasting glucose. 
• Personalized Rays Way Nutrition Plan.
• Personalized cardiovascular conditioning program. 
• A VO2 max test is performed at your initial evaluation using a class-A cycle ergometer (certified for cardiac rehab), and then quarterly to evaluate your improvements.
• Cardio vascular Conditioning Program.
• Personalized flexibility program to correct imbalances, improve posture and overall function.     
• Referrals to a network highly qualified health care professionals trained in -  Massage Therapy, Feldenkrais, Rolfing, Chiropractic care, Podiatrists, and Orthopedic surgeons.

 

"The quality and integrity of your body, and every cell in it, is limited by the nutritional value of the food you eat."

 

Custom Gym Design

By using my expertise to design your home or commercial gym you can be assured that the finished product will provide optimal functionality and utilization of space, and also be aesthetically pleasing to the eye.  I guarantee a seamless process from the initial consultation to the completion of the project.

Complete Gym Design and Installation

• The Initial consultation will establish your fitness profile, budget, and basic criteria for designing your new facility.
• Gym projects for your new home or remodel can be coordinated with your Architect and Interior Designer.  Subjects to be addressed are; color theme, mirrors, flooring, and audio video preferences,  in some cases AC outlet conversions are necessary for large commercial treadmills.
• A proposal including the full layout  of your new facility and cost breakdown  will be submitted for your approval.
• Upon completion of the project I will provide you with a private demonstration on how to use the equipment correctly.

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