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 .
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Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume looks awfully familiar …
Posted: 31st October 2011 by admin in Articles, Fitness Whisperer Says..., UncategorizedTags: anatomy, functionalorefitness.com, Heidi Klum, Heidi Klum anatomy suit, Heidi Klum Halloween costume, Klum bodysuit, Klum muscle suit, muscle suit, wehatelarry.com
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No more OUI (overuse injuries)
Posted: 28th July 2011 by admin in Articles, Athletes, Fitness Whisperer Says...Tags: acl tear, agility training, arizona personal trainer, athletic development coach, back pain, Biggest Loser, cisco, core training, cumulative injury cycle, knee pain, Larry Arnold, neurometa performance sytems, overuse injury, Train 4 Life, triathlon training, wehatelarry.com
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 :
- push the fluids (dehydration can mask muscle dysfunction)
- listen to your warm up (proper prep work can alert you to problems )
- train in multiple planes ( fitness/life happens in 3D , train that way )
- never combine Neuro and Meta (learn new things on fresh muscles )
- REST,REST,REST (know when your BODY needs a break , and take it )
5k for Healthy Kidneys / Larry Hates Alport Syndrome
Posted: 4th April 2011 by admin in Uncategorized
Thanks to everyone that came out to support the Alport Syndrome 5k for
Healthy Kidneys .
Balance is an adjective , a noun , and a verb !
Posted: 29th March 2011 by admin in UncategorizedTags: balance, functionalcorefitness.com, Larry Arnold, p90x, rehab, sprained ankle, training, wehatelarry.com
Do You Hate Me Now ?
Larry Arnold
www.wehatelarry.com
Running and Posture: The changes that help.
Posted: 27th January 2011 by admin in Articles, AthletesTags: agility training, back pain, chi running, circuit training, core training, functional core fitness, kettlebell, knee pain, lower back, lumbar, running pain, wehatelarry.com
Posture, posture , posture !
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
PF Changs Rock n Roll Photos
Posted: 21st January 2011 by admin in Athletes, IRONMAN TRAININGTags: agility training, anatomy suit, body suit, bodysuit, circuit training, club sports, core training, fitness expo, functional core fitness, human body suit, muscle suit, neurometa performance sytems, personal trainer, pf changs, pf changs phoenix, rock n roll marathon, rock n roll phoenix, rock'n'roll marathon, running training, Train 4 Life, wehatelarry.com
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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 .PF Chang’s Rock n Roll !!!
Posted: 19th January 2011 by admin in Fitness Whisperer Says..., Uncategorized
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) |
Are we talkin’ about practice ?
Posted: 23rd November 2010 by admin in 420 lbs Model, Articles, Athletes, FitGear Review, Fitness Whisperer Says..., IRONMAN TRAINING, Testimonials, UncategorizedTags: 420 lbs Model, agility training, ahwatukee trainer, arizona personal trainer, Biggest Loser, core fitness, core training, functional core fitness, Larry Arnold, personal training ahwatukee, practice, rock'n'roll marathon, sports training, wehatelarry.com, weight loss
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”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
It has been said that “It is not whether you win or lose that counts, but how you play the game ” . This statement , while useful in soothing the pain of a recent loss , is very true . Engraved in the cement header above the northeast entry way into Memorial Stadium in Lincoln , Nebraska are these words “Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory.” These noble thoughts resound like a mantra.
It seems as if practice is ingrained in us from birth. In an effort to turn stumbling to walking , and mumbling to talking , repetitions morph into habits . The idea is that there is an end in mind , some sort of finish line . The thought of learning , and perfecting a skill , a movement , or ability for no forward gain seems like a form of blasphemy. Those that engage in this practice are called names . I have personally been referred to as “The Practice All American , or Thursday Night Hero ” . My quest for perfection has also led me to be called “Winner , Champion ,Animal , Beast ” …
My belief that you are what you do has led to the greatest career anyone could ask for . As a Performance Trainer , I spend my days creating functional practice sessions to make runners faster or ACL patients walk correctly. Teaching movement through mechanics , I try to put the driver in control of the vehicle . My days are filled with deconstructed steps , walks , leaps , and bounds . Regardless of the patient/client , there is a countless repetition of repetitions . “Again ” , I belt out as one perfect cycle is completed . The loud buzzer noise that I make during imperfect attempts is not quite as convincing. In my attempt to determine whether positive or negative reinforcement will work best , my ultimate goal is to create a perfect practice environment .
Looking at my past , it was never the games that I enjoyed . Mastering skills and enhancing my ability has always been what attracted me to athletics . I swim , bike , run , golf , and play tennis . I shoot hoops , guns , bows and arrows , and the breeze always expecting better results than in my past attempts . What was almost accepted as a lack of dedication , a loss of passion , I now recognize as a LOVE FOR PRACTICE .
When everyone else cringed at the dreaded “RUN IT AGAIN !!! ” command from an impatient football coach , I always felt relief . Run it again ? How easy is that , I’d think to myself . To me , again means another chance to get it right. If it’s right , this is the opportunity to make it perfect . And so on , and so on . Game days , track , and swim meets , or head to head competition lacked the round for round feeling tht one gets during practice . Practice . That is where I am most comfortable .
Through a constant pursuit of excellence , through embracing the long hours of toil , winning becomes inevitable . Though victory is not guaranteed , progress is certain , and progress is the best we can ask for. To control the balance of progress by one’s willingness to endure has always seemed “right” to me . Even though I have witnessed the talented be praised before the more diligient , the internal satisfaction of out working the competition can be reward enough .
When I ran for the commercial above , I had no idea that PRACTICE would play such a large role in my life . The filming took place almost ten years ago , but the message is still the same . The service that I provide is one of motivation , of accountability . I offer myself as a catalyst and then a friend , in that order. My promise is to create and maintain an environment that allows you to reach your goals through PRACTICE .
Whether perfection , mediocrity , or silence is your goal , success is inevitable when you practice . The efficacy of practice will depend on how you practice . The truth in your words will be reflected in what you practice . Because life is what you make of it , answers the question of why to practice .
So , the ANSWER (Allen Iverson) is…
“Yes . We are indeed talking about PRACTICE “.
Peace and Love are abstract without PRACTICE ! – LarrySpecial Thanks to QuickOne Media , and Mike Quick .
Food for your SOUL
Posted: 16th November 2010 by admin in Articles, Athletes, Fitness Whisperer Says..., TestimonialsTags: club sports, functional core fitness, josiah viera, josiah's story, Larry Arnold, neurometa performance sytems, progeria disease, Train 4 Life, wehatelarry.com
Say the word ” CAN’T ” one more time , and then never again !
Josiah’s Time … a story of living
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 .
Should you lift weights ???
Posted: 15th November 2010 by admin in Articles, Athletes, Fitness Whisperer Says...Tags: 420 lbs Model, Active.com, athletic development, Biggest Loser, circuit training, club teams, cumulative injury cycle, cycling, Cyclist training, endurance, functional core fitness, Huskers, insanity, Nebraska, neurometa performance sytems, off season, p90x, personal trainer, resistance training, rock'n'roll marathon, triathlon, triathlon training, ultrafit.com, vern gambetta, wehatelarry.com, weight lifting, youth training
Weight Training is only Part of the equation.
If the bio-mechanics are wrong , why strengthen them ? – Larry
Weight training works ... at the right time . **click here**
In an update from The Cyclist Training , and Triathletes Training Bible, Joe Friel of UltraFit.com submitted a piece on lifting weights ( click on photo to read). Published on Active.com ,the article is an easy and informative read , offering training routines and suggestions .
While the question of weight training for endurance sports can sometimes be in issue, the need to strengthen weak muscles (for sports , activities , or life ) remains a priority for anyone trying to improve muscle imbalances . Properly tuned muscles can reduce the incidence of injury , while correcting mis-aligned joints.
Whether for better performance , or a better physique , weight training (coupled with proper flexibilty ) can be one of the best assets in any athletes toolbox. Like using a hammer to secure a screw , it can also be mis-used , creating damaged materials , and hampered results . Even using a screwdriver past the point of countersunk can cause damage to the wood , much like over training .
Training , with or without weights needs to be divided into sections , as indicated in Vern Gambetta’s book Athletic Development , a must read for all parents and coaches . The book , like the NeuroMeta Performance System dictates that weight lifting , flexibility , balance and stability , and power production training should happen in phases . This process , known as periodization looks to create the optimal environment within the body for reaching ones peak at the prescribed time .
Trying to stregnthen an imbalanced muscle will only enhance the imbalance , much like stretching a loose muscle group can lead to injury through hyper-mobility . The ultimate goal of any program should be to create a better , more functional body , one that regenerates during the off season , and responds on game day .
The question is not one of the efficacy of weight training , but of it’s use as part of a complete , and well balanced training program . As a means to create favorable length -tension relationships around movable joints , pumping iron during the strength phase of a yearly , or quarterly cycle can make the difference between success , and injury. The key , here , as in life is to assess , and then address the needs of the user . In other words , use a screwdriver for screws , a hammer for nails , and only strengthen the muscles that are too weak to accomplish their intended purpose .
As a defensive end at Nebraska , weight training was a staple during the off season , as we tried to prepare for the rigors of the next years competition . Boyd Epley (Hall of Fame Strength coach ) was a master at timing rest and rehab , while Brain Bailey , currently with USC , created functional exercise programs . The combination of those two phases ( along with a all star cast of players) led us to back to back national titles in ’94 and ’95 . I credit the strict adherence of a periodized program for the teams physical dominance of the then Big 8 conference .
The popularity of new in home workout programs such as P90X , and Beach Body’s INSANITY is due in part to the results that can be garnered through dividing the body’s development into sections .
So , while weight lifting is not appropriate for all phases of training , if used correctly it can help build a better body , a better athlete , and a better YOU !