TJ's Gym Weekly News 2/6/2020
THE RODEO IS COMING!
SATURDAY, MARCH 28th! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR 11th ANNUAL RODEO! This is a super-fun community competition. You’ll be put into teams of three, and there will be something for EVERYONE! Registration coming next week. Let’s do this! PS this photo shows the formidable Dan Schrauth doing his thing at the 2016 Rodeo.
Message from TJ
We have certain physiological requirements as we age. Good mobility and flexibility, solid cardio/pulmonary health, keeping body-fat levels at low levels, and being strong. It's our job to make sure we are keeping these systems in good working order.
Throughout our lives, we are sometimes drawn to concentrate on a specific goal, like challenging ourselves to run a 10K or to drop 10 pounds. These are excellent choices and should be pursued with a plan.
But there is one area that needs constant attention in order to support all other systems. We have to be strong, and we have to strive to gain and maintain lean body mass for the rest of our lives.
When we train for strength, we need the "Three Horsemen," as I like to call them:
1. Mechanical Tension: Time under stress through sets and reps in full ranges of motion that activate specific muscle groups.
2. Metabolic Stress: The response of the body knowing exactly what muscle group is being activated. Otherwise known as "the pump."
3. Muscular “Damage”: The soreness of the specific muscle group in the following 12-48 hours. Not crippling, but the temporary muscle response to the training.
Sometimes we get hit with speed bumps. Travel for work, a cold, lack of motivation. And sometimes we get dinged up.
The point of my Mobility Seminar is to help you deal with current issues and, in some cases, predict what might be your individual issue down the road, so it doesn’t poke its head up and give you trouble.
I'm not a physical therapist or physician, but I've been taught and trained by them and also have thousands of hours of working with bodies and applying empirical systems to help people get back to training for their goals.
This seminar is free to members and non-members, so feel free to bring anyone you'd like!
To your health,
TJ
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OUR ANNUAL TJ’s GYM RODEO WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, MARCH 28th AT TJ’S SAN RAFAEL!
SAME FORMAT AS LAST YEAR. YOU’LL REGISTER ON YOUR OWN, AND WE WILL CREATE EVEN TEAMS OF THREE. THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!
Complimentary Goal-setting sessions are still available!
I encourage you to set up a complimentary goal-setting session with me. Give me 15 minutes, and we can spearhead some major positive changes to make 2020 the beginning of a great new decade for you!
PLEASE SCHEDULE HERE. if you can't find a spot that works, email allison@tjsgym.com to find one that does!
I'm looking forward to meeting with you soon!
TJ
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR THE BIG LEAN. JOIN OUR CURRENT GROUP, AND CHANGE YOUR LIFE NOW!
Give us 13 weeks, and we will jumpstart your long-term health and wellness! Need to lose a few pounds? BIG LEAN is for you! Need to add muscle and reduce fat? Join us!
OUR WINTER YOUTH PROGRAM is under way, and
we prorate for late starts!
8-Week Session Jan 6 to March 15, 2020*
*No classes week of Feb 17-23 for ski week
TJ’s Gym BOOTCAMP!
Bring friends and family—no experience necessary for Bootcamp classes, and first class is free! All we need is our online waiver completed prior to class. TJ’s members can also try a class without it counting towards membership allotment. Email allison@tjsgym.com to make it happen!
Running Strong: strength TRAINING for endurance athletes
Join any time with our flexible membership options!
Email allison@tjsgym.com with any questions.
Program Foundations:
•Injury prevention/Consistency
•Efficiency/Muscular Power
•Longevity/Health
We’d like to get as many 60+ year-olds in Marin moving as possible! Athletes can join at any time; we pro-rate based on start days.