I met with Maria Files, Fitness Advisor at Canton Club on Saturday April 4th. This was not my first encounter with
Maria. Once, I took her Piyo class and
it kicked my butt. The purpose of
today’s meeting was a Functional Movement Screening (FMS). It started with the basics – height and
weight. Maria had me contort myself into
various positions, do some stretches, and measure some things. She examined my stability and shoulder
mobility. Maria finished up with some
“fun” things like checking out my squats and lunges. Throughout the screening, Maria explained
proper form and alignment. To my
surprise, I learned that my “measurements” were within normal limits and my
form was better than I thought. However,
I could still work on balance and flexibility.
Maria suggested incorporating more yoga, foam rolling, and stretching into
my routine. As a runner, I often
experience calf and hip pain. Maria
printed out some great stretches to prevent these aches and pains in the
future. It was a great first meeting
with Maria and I look forward to future FMS.
There is more than the number on the scale to think about. FMS can be a great tool for setting
goals. At the end of our meeting, she
registered me for XPF Foundations and my very first small group training. I’m so excited to try these out and report
back!
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