WHY YOU NEED EXERCISE PROGRAMMING
A PROPER EXERCISE PROGRAM CAN REHAB YOUR INJURY OR ALLOW YOU TO AVOID GETTING ONE IN THE FIRST PLACE
As a Sports Chiropractor, I know how important proper exercise programming is for getting someone out of pain and allowing them to do what they love pain free. Many people utilize all different types of trainers. However, it can be hard to find someone you trust, especially if you are in pain and worried about making things worse. That’s why I began offering this service to locals as well as non-locals.
This exercise programming service allows me to reach out and help not only my community, but other communities who need help. And being a movement specialist with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, a former personal trainer, and a current practicing doctor of chiropractic, I can not only set up the perfect exercise program for you specifically but I can do so in a way that avoids injury.
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PREHAB BEFORE AN INJURY
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REHAB AFTER AN INJURY
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GET OUT OF PAIN
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FIND YOUR ATHLETIC POTENTIAL
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MEET YOUR FITNESS GOALS
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DO WHAT YOU LOVE
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LIVE YOUR LIFE
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM EXERCISE PROGRAMMING
HOW DOES EXERCISE PROGRAMMING WORK
Our personalized exercise programming is unique for every individual. That is why we only accept a limited number of cases at a time. Every program is different. Exercise programming starts with an appointment or phone call so we can discuss your full history. Dr. Rush then makes an exercise program that is specific for you and based on your history as well as your level of expertise and knowledge.
Depending on your case, you may start with a simple program with an option to advance or you may start with an advanced program right from the beginning. Constant connection is kept via email throughout the course of the program so that you can provide feedback and updates on your progress. This also ensures that Dr. Rush is aware of any issues with the programming so that he can make changes if necessary.
WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
During the course of your programming you will be working one on one with Dr. Rush. Dr. Rush is trained in exercise science and physiology, was a certified personal trainer for 8 years while obtaining his undergraduate and doctorate degrees, and is currently the owner and sole operator of a Sports Chiropractic Clinic in Nashville, TN. Rush Chiropractic Center.
HOW TO GET STARTED
To get started, fill out the form below. Make sure to provide a description of any current injuries as well as your current level of expertise in exercise training. You will be contacted shortly after Dr. Rush receives your information. Depending on current in-office patient load as well as the number of current programs that are active, there may be a waiting period. If there is any current wait list, you will be given those details over the phone or email. All pricing and payment information will be laid out for you before starting your exercise programming.
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM
Generally, all training programs are geared towards getting you stronger, faster, or more fit in some way shape or form. However, exercise programs can vary dramatically. Some may be geared toward hypertrophy, others towards strength, and other may be just made with fat loss in mind. The variations don’t stop there. Exercise programming should also vary based on the person that will be doing the training and every great program should keep that in mind. A program built for an 20 year old with bodybuilding in mind shouldn’t be the same as a program for a 70 year old that has balance and general well being in mind. So, to get the most out of your training, your program should be well thought out, methodical, and geared with the individual in mind.
TYPES OF EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Motor Control
Strength and Power
Plyometrics
Hypertrophy
Endurance
Proprioception and Balance
Sport Specific
Mobility
Stability
MOTOR CONTROL
Exercise programming that focuses on motor control is typically geared towards rehabbing an injury or helping to correct a neurologic deficit. This type of training helps your brain and nervous system connect with the muscles you are trying to control. It allows you to regain and perform specific movements that have been impacted due to an injury or disease perhaps.
STRENGTH AND POWER
Exercise programming designed to increase maximal strength or power should be designed to do just that. This is a form of resistance training that usually involves free weights and resistance bands. There are some differences between strength training and power training programs though. Strength training is important for all individuals. It allows your body to adapt and overcome load and forces your muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones to build stronger. This in turn helps the body avoid injury and is also a key component in rehabbing injuries. Power lifting on the other hand is a specific form of strength training that is geared towards increasing explosive power, or quick burst power.
PLYOMETRICS
Plyometric training is typically done with body weight. This type of training uses your muscles stretch reflex for explosive power. This reactive type exercise typically involves quick eccentric loading followed by a fast concentric burst of power to propel the body or muscle being trained through a specific motion.
HYPERTROPHY
Hypertrophy in a nutshell is the growth of muscle. We develop size in muscle by growing the cells, not increasing the amount of muscular cells. Hypertrophy training is typically associated with the bodybuilding style of exercise programming. Hypertrophy training utilizes specific load percentage, repetition and set schemes, as well as specific rest intervals to encourage muscular growth.
ENDURANCE
Endurance training is done to allow our bodies and muscle to adapt to repetition. Being contracted and utilized over and over again over a period of time with little to no rest. Most people think of endurance training as long distance running. This is correct, however that’s not all there is to it. It can also be as simple as a bicep curl. Training muscular endurance of the bicep may be seen as performing high repetitions of a bicep curl with light to moderate load.
PROPRIOCEPTION AND BALANCE
Proprioception and balance training is fundamental for individuals who have experienced some type of injury or disease that has altered or hindered these skills. Proprioception is the ability to know and sense where specific parts of your body are in relation of space, depth, and other objects. We don’t fully understand the importance of our proprioception until it is lost or delayed. Balance on the other hand is a fundamental skill we all need, however it is most important for us to maintain. As we grow old our strength, stability, coordination, and balance tend to weaken. This becomes a problem because it increases our risk of falls and other types of related injuries. Falls can be detrimental as we grow old, so this type of training is a necessity.
SPORT SPECIFIC
Your goals should alway be top priority when training. So, training with your specific sport or goal in mind is essential. A great exercise program is tailored specifically with your sports specific movements and needs in mind. Does your sport involve long distance running, short bursts of specific directional power, jumping high? These things must be thought of and included in a good program.
MOBILITY AND STABILITY
These types of training may be last on my list, however, I would say they are the most fundamental and important aspect of any training routine. These aspects of training should be included in every individuals protocol because these are the things that will make or break you. Being weak in either of these areas will inevitably lead to injury. Being balanced in both however, will help you reach your optimal level of health and performance.