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Just recently I caught an interview with musician Thomas Dolby of “She Blinded Me With Science” and Dolby Digital Sound fame during which he threw out a thought that made me reflect on training. But a lot of random things make me geek out about training so that may not be saying much. But I digress.
When the host asked Dolby about his being a pioneer of synthesizers (his first one cost $100,000, and he was one of only three musicians ...
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Back when I was training in Santa Monica on occasion I would take clients down to the old Muscle Beach sight and have them try the traveling rings course. There are only two courses in the U.S. that I’m aware of, which is a shame because they are such great tools for developing upper body pulling strength, shoulder stability, grip strength, and general body control. All qualities important for sports and daily activities, yet often neglected in most gyms.
So naturally ...
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Yesterday, on advice from a Lab client who writes for Climbing Magazine, we installed a couple sets of Metolius Rock Rings. These can be used to do pullimg movements or just hang, or for the most deadly traveling rock ring course. Versions using short sections of rope and gymnastic-type rings are in the works.
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As the weather gets warmer and the ratio of sun to rain increases I see more and more people out pounding the pavement and pedals around Portland. It’s also the season when there are multiple options every weekend for competing in a bike or running race.
A few weeks ago one of my clients requested some information on training for the Portland marathon, and as if on cue the latest NSCA Strength & Conditioning Journal arrived with an article entitled “Training ...
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Welcome to the EFL website and blog.
I’ve been thinking and rethinking what I should write about for the first official post, and when my friend Lou Schuler kindly wrote a testimonial for my new facility I had an answer. Since Lou is the professional writer I figured the maxim always let a pro handle it applies and followed his lead.
In his testimonial Lou says” Elemental Fitness Lab is a 21st-century gym, with every square ...
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Elemental Fitness Lab (EFL) provides instruction and an optimal environment to develop physical literacy and fitness training.
Our purpose is to improve each person’s awareness of how to move, how to improve, and how to manage their own physical well-being, or physical literacy. The principles that guide our coaching facilitate the ability of each member to move better, improve mobility, strength, endurance, and the capacity to more fully enjoy whatever activities and sports they enjoy.
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Membership options include semi-private, private, and periodic personal training to accommodate your needs and schedule. The private, semi-private, and periodic options also include customized written programs tailored to each person’s specific goals and needs, available for use when training with a coach and on your own. This ensures results for every member. We also offer a trial package ($100) that includes 4 semi-private training sessions and an individualized program.
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