Movements performed with a flexed spine creates excessive wear and tear leading to permanent damage. Mike was nice enough to show anatomically the dangers of performing crunches.
Our primary objective is to take each athlete and individual to the next level. We take a comprehensive approach to training and educating our athletes and clients.
Things you need to know about choosing a trainer/gym
Continuing Education Is your trainer stuck in the dark ages?
Raw prides itself on staying on top of all the latest scientific research regarding nutrition, human movement science, as well as the latest workout and exercise protocols. Each Coach at Raw is required to read the latest sports science journals weekly, attend our monthly in-house educational program, and attend at least 1 national conference each year. We also believe in sharing this knowledge with out clients by offering similar educational programs throughout the year.
Exercise environment Are you paying for stuff you don’t need?
Are you tired of going to crowded gyms and paying monthly fees for stuff that you don’t even use? How many times have you seen people that don’t know what they are doing in the gym? The average gym is not designed with results inmind, but as an assembly line trying to get as many people in and out and signed up during the day without ever teaching proper form, function and basic technique. Raw can change all of that for you. We create a very intimate training environment and we give full attention to each client. Raw believes in providing a training environment that positions each individual client for success and focuses on our clients’ goals and results. We exist solely on providing solutions, not selling memberships.
Professional RecommendationsWhat do other well respected health professionals have to say about your trainer?
Raw prides itself on creating programs that deliver fast results. We share these innovative programs and knowledge with other health care professionals around the country. We are respected leaders in the fitness industry and have been educating and teaching other trainers outside of our own facility for several years. Our programs are backed by some of the top health care professionals local (See our Testimonials). We have created a network of specialists in the fields of physical therapy, orthopedic surgery,sports medicine, strength & conditioning coaches, elite trainers and doctors.This gives Raw the unique position to work with the hard cases and learn from the best of the best in their respective fields.
Machines Who needs ‘em?
We are all familiar with those machines in the gym – but do they really work for you? Not in the way that Raw Center for Strength believes equipment should. Simply put, Machines are inferior to other forms of training. Many gym and trainers these days are toughting their new,cutting edge machines as the best thing since sliced bread. Well, we have got news for them; your trainer should be the most important part of the workout,not the equipment. If you were to buy a set most high-tech expensive golf clubs but didn’t understand basic swing fundamentals, wouldn’t that just be a waste of money? So that’s why we want to ask you are you paying for overrated equipment or for the actual training? Raw guarantees that the quality of training provided will become the most significant part of your program. This does not mean that Raw believes entirely in not using equipment & machines. We utilize everything free weights,medicine balls, stability balls, sport bands , sleds, the core bar, Kettlebells, etc. Have you heard of all these things? If you haven’t that’s even more incentive to come check out what Raw has to offer. There is nothing and nobody more qualified at improving your body than Raw Center for Strength!
Choosing a Trainer/Gym
