Motivation & Restoration
Active Release Technique and Massage therapy
has many benefits, most notably:
- The problems of back pain: Active Release Technique has shown that back pain is usually caused by entrapment of peripheral nerves. A substantial improvement was seen in only two or three visits of patients to ART is used to reduce the tension in peripheral entrapment sites
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Active Release Technique is also very effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. Instead of addressing only part of the body, the results of art in motion and smooth operation of all soft tissues.
- Knee problems: The psoas muscle is often the reason for many problems in the knees. Active Release Technique helps in reducing knee problems permanently and effectively.
- Shoulder Pain: Active Release Technique is very effective in the treatment of frozen shoulder and other shoulder pain or injury. Instead of addressing only one area, ART improves the performance of all soft tissues in the kinetic chain of the shoulder.
- Repetitive strain injury: Advanced Techniques ART massage have been found very effective for the treatment of repetitive strain injuries. RSI is one of the biggest concerns for the health of the U.S., even more than back pain.
- Tennis elbow injury: ART has been found to be very successful in the treatment of tennis elbow problems to the satisfaction of many patients within the first sessions
Motivation
This is a big element in the chain of success. It is necessary to achieve your top performance but first we must enhance your mental abilities. At Quest we believe in mind over matter which will help you conquer your quest.
Motivation Tactics
- Schedule an appointment. It has been proven that one that is committed to an appointment will follow through with it. If you make an appointment for yourself, other excuses can interfere with your planned work out with a Quest Trainer or restoration session with Jessica.
- Avoid overtraining: Learn how to train with adequate training volume, frequency and duration with enough restoration to allow the body to recuperate.
IF Not you will be victim to results of overtraining like depression, muscle, ligament and tendon damage and a weakened immune system. Recognize the signs.1. Reduced muscle and fat loss2. Swollen lymph nodes3. Lack of Motivation4. Irritability5. Insomnia6. Frequent injuries7. Lack of energy8. Reduced strength levels9. Fatigue10. High blood pressure11. Abnormal heart rate12. Headaches13. Tremors or Twitches - Do a work out in the morning. This "get it out of the way" frame of mind really works. Not only will you avoid the troubles of excuses but you will have lasting energy and mental alertness for the whole day, and you will sleep better.
- Get sunshine into your eyes for 10 minutes after you awake. This will also provide lasting energy and mental alertness for the whole day, and you will sleep better.
- Use as many measurements as possible. Don’t rely just on the scale. Use body composition measures like skin fold measurements, tape measures, strength tests, endurance tests etc. Consult a Quest trainer to get a list of individual measures unique to your lifestyle or sport.
- Keep a journal. Stay on track and notice any problems with a good sound journal. Record as much as you can down like food timing and quantities, work out time, volume, set and rep scheme, tempo, energy through out the day, sleep, restoration measures ect.
- If you feel like doing nothing do a little. You will feel more energized and more rewarded by doing a little even getting up and doing the dishes will make a difference. Obviously you need one on one time and a break but the little chores in life will not lead to overtraining.
- Make it fun. Yes certain schemes of color and sound make work outs more effective. But you can still break the rules. Get into the dancing mode and put on your favorite energy tunes and dance. Try something new with a fun positive attitude. Even a power lifter or a skater can involve their friends and family with a different activity to get your mind and body into a refreshed state.
- Keep a constant change. Not only does your nervous system need adequate change but your mind does as well. There is a need of proper planning but don’t be shy to give up that 8 week routine for a new 2 week plan.
- Find a motivating quote. Place your quote in a visable location that you will see every time you awake. Inspiration from others can help give the extra drive you need.
Here are some quotes that I review on a regular basis:
" Desire, dedication and determination is the only formula of success."
2005 Ranjeet Mehta" No matter how many times you fail at something, you are never a failure until the day you quit trying."
Michael T. Vaisanen
"Unless you're willing to really sweat, you're unlikely to achieve any major success in barbell work. Great lifters and physique men are made, not born. They are self made, via their own diligent, grueling efforts."
- Bradley Steiner, 1973"Just imagine if we could solve the mystery of life sufficient to extend man's life expectancy to reach the century mark. What wonderful progress the human race would make in everything that is worthwhile. I believe the best tool we have of achieving that goal is barbell training and proper eating."
- George Jowett, 1947"A sound mind in a sound body."
- Aristotle, 345 BC"The best way to never worry about getting into shape is to never get out of shape."
- Zabo Koszewski, 1962"The sun is life! Get outdoors and get healthy."
- Bob Hoffman, 1961"The truest success is but the development of self."
- Charles Atlas, 1939" To achieve it, you have to KNOW it in your HEAD and BELIEVE it in your HEART."
2005 by L. Schmitt --- QLD, Australia
"Don't look up to champions, be one."
2005 Jesse Poulton" In order to achieve our dearest dream, we should never father the idea of failure or even second guess ourselves. As soon as we let our insecurities get the best of us and decide to settle for anything less than our dearest dream, all it will ever be is simply a dream."
2005 Mariusz Mazurek
