Our new facility , LA Bodycraft is located at 4140 N. 44th street , suite 103 , at 44th and Indian School ( in the heart of Arcadia ). With three PowerPlates , an adult sized jungle gym , and massage therapy available , we are taking things to another level .
Offering private , and semi private training , our goal is to create exercise programs that fit the individual .
Anantomy suit created as teaching tool for personal trainer Larry Arnold , and worn as race suit for PF Changs Half Marathon in Phoenix , January 2010 .
Photo courtesy of Michael Tran / FilmMagic
I spend the majority of my day helping re-hab patients , most of whom are victims of overuse injuries . Unlike traumatic events ( bone fractures , torn ACL ) , overuse is exactly what it sounds like and far more common . With proper training and understanding , I believe that this type of problem can be avoided .
In an article recently featured on Active.com , OUI is explained , and some pain relief options offered . A thourough summary , the piece is relevant to athletes , and desk jockeys alike .
With OUI being a fairly broad diagnosis , it might include any trauma caused to a muscle or joint due to continued use . Whether playing youth soccer , or repeatedly hunching over an iPad , repetitive patterns can wear the body down . Proper cycling of training , relative flexibility , and nutrition all play key roles in the avoidance of this disabling issue .
If training is painful (beyond the normal) , you may be suffering from OUI . No need to panic , simply create patterns in supporting and opposing muscle groups in an effort to reverse things . If all of that seems too confusing , give us a call . We can help .
The Fitness Whisperer Says …
Avoid OUI by :
Thanks to everyone that came out to support the Alport Syndrome 5k for
Healthy Kidneys .
Larry Arnold
www.wehatelarry.com
Regardless of the activity , posture plays a part . A tree with no posture is called seaweed . A building with no structure is rubble . In these ways posture seems concrete , and easy to imagine .
Harder to grasp is body position , and it’s effect on the skeleton and musculature . As we move , our bodies are in a constant state of postural change . The ability to adjust to those changes is displayed in athleticism and coordination , making locomotion possible .
Exercise , athletics , even walking , are all predicated on and assume a specific
Spinal Flexion and Extension
posture . While bodies vary , so too do activities from person to person . These variances are used to create exercise programs for the joint stabilizers .
I recently answered several questions about running styles , and cited quite a bit of the info that I had learned in the following article . There are countless ways to run , and more theories about how to do it correctly . This piece on Chi Running was very informative and provided great perspective on run form .
Hip Extension with external rotation
I subscribe to the concept of “Running Development ” . Instead of changing the mechanics of an athlete , I suggest selecting exercise activities that enhance strengths , while minimizing injuries through dysfunction . By assessing posture , and postural changes during activities , core training can be targeted to evolve with the abilities of the user. Creating the correct posture to support any given running style should be the initial concern . If the core stabilizers can create the proper position , the body can adapt to any style . In the absence of the assumed posture , the mechanics will have no foundation , and eventually fail . Development is marked by creating an environment for change , and the management of that process .
Choose any running , or training style that gets it done for you . Just get it DONE .
I have included a pre-workout clip to get your hips , glutes , and core involved during your run . Complete the exercises just before and after weight training or cardio activities to develop greater core activity , control , and calorie burning during each session .
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT by WeHateLarry.com
Please forward your Rock n Roll photos , along with name and finish time for immediate posting . larry@wehatelarry.com
Congratuations to Justin Renner for earning the first BLACKSHIRT of 2011 !
Justin can be seen finishing just before me in the “Finish Line” video.
Submit your race photos to larry@wehatelarry.com , (note) all files submitted become the property of wehatelarry.com .
The Anatomy suit , and the 1/2 marathon .“Hey , check it out . ” “Oh my God ! Look ! ” ” THAT IS AWESOME !!! ” The crazy suit caused quite a stir , far more than anticipated . The attention that it garnered provided me , the wearer an opportunity to meet and touch runners and runnin fans of all levels . ” Thank You” , to everyone that commented , shook my hand , took a picture , or simply experienced any reaction . The anatomy suit was created as a visual learning tool to be used during personal training sessions . Visual learning works well for many people , the varied reactions during the Expo , and on race day all but confirm that . Competing with a team of 18 people that had been coached to adhere to the strictest bio-mechanics , the suit was meant to serve as their reminder to use “movements and not muscles ” . Little did I know that it would inspire so many to thought and opinion . Called a muscle suit , body suit , muscle guy , or whatever clever witicism might dictate , the suit was a hit . Thanks P.F. Changs . Thanks Rock n Roll Phoenix. The WeHateLarry.com team consists of athletes of all ages , aptitude , and athletic experience . Ranging from 13 to 63 years old , our TEAM members are challenged to compete with their potential . From walkers to runners , we trained together , sharing failures and successes , all while improving our endurance , strength , flexibility , and courage . Relying on a training system design to teach , rather than train , each individual was encouraged to develop as a runner , rather than “run through the pain ” . The suit ? That was to create a spoltlight for the group of people that called themselves Team WeHateLarry.com . This dedicated bunch allowed me to tiner with their form , push their physical limits , and trusted my abilities as their own . The suit is a tribute to this group of athetes that allowed me to train with them in an effort to create a fitness system that works for everyone . Thank you , thank you , thank you . As the pics and results roll in , there will be more posts , featuring videos of the suit fabrication ,training days , and an updated race schedule . The kids did such great job that I have included a sample video in their honor. With all claiming to be ” non-runners” , we created training programs that utilized their strengths to enhance their weaknesses . I could not have hoped for better results , with all finishing , and Justin Renner out sprinting me at the tape to take the lead for our team . Thanks again , for proving that through dedication , muscle re-education , and a willingness to learn , the body will always do what the mind commands . At the start , I heard people say ” I can’t run , ther’s no way I will finish . ” Those people were right . We did not train as individuals , nor did we race as individuals . Alone , you probably can’t … but Together , WE CAN !!!Larry Wesley Arnold (memorial stadium / Lincoln , Nebraska) |
”Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny.”
~Mahatma Gandhi
Peace and Love are abstract without PRACTICE ! – LarrySpecial Thanks to QuickOne Media , and Mike Quick .
In a world filled with blessings , we often overlook the most precious gifts . A lifelong friend of mine , Jason Caito reminded me of the beauty of the human spirit by sharing the above story with me . Watch the video and then ask yourself if you are living , or simply planning to .
As we stare into our past , and lament over lost opportunities , wishing for one more chance to get it right , our present escapes us . By holding back our best effort , we hope that “some day” , when we get the chance , we will let it all hang out . Not now , not yet , but someday soon , we will show the world what we are made of . When that day comes , there will be no stopping us , there will be no turning back , and everyone will finally see how they have misjudged us . Until then … We wait.
Thanks Caito . Thanks for being you . Thank you to all of Jason Caitos in the world that take the shot at every opportunity . Thank you for being man enough to chase your dreams , to show the rest of us that life is about today , about right now .
Yesterday , just outside the PT clinic where I train world class athletes , Adrian Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals pulled up in his new Aston Martin Rapide . With envy in my heart , and greed in my soul , I checked out his new ride , first in person , and then through Google. As I recounted all of the choices that had led me to not being able to afford the $200,000 price tag , I promised myself that one day …
By focusing on tomorrow , we often miss today . -Larry
Today , my friend sent this story to me . It was almost as if he were reaching out to remind me that life is about living , not wanting . The Nike slogan ” Just Do It” speaks to the fact that we aren’t already ” doing it” . Think about that for a moment , and make the moment brief . Time is the enemy of dreams , as it ticks away , so do the colors of our imagination . Time is NOT on your side , there is no tomorrow . There is only right now , and you control this very second .
Rock n Roll Marathon (Phoenix) , Jan. 16, 2010. Who’s in ? Watch the video again , and then get back to me . My goal is to save the world . It may sound crazy but I am trying , one cause at a time .
Together , we can .