LABOR DAY HOLIDAY HOURS

Plaza Fitness at Stuyvesant Plaza will be open from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Monday, September 1st. Regular hours will resume at 6:00 am on Tuesday, September 2nd. Enjoy a safe and healthy holiday weekend!

PERSONAL TRAINING SUCCESS STORY

A hernia surgery last year provided the impetus for Matt to focus more attention on his core stability and strength. Jane conducted a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) with Matt and found a couple of asymmetries, which were addressed with corrective exercises. Combined with his regular resistance training and cardio activities, particularly in the warmer weather months when he’s often out bicycling, Matt made measurable progress.

Then early this July, Matt suffered a broken collarbone in a motorcycle accident, though thankfully little else was injured. Just two weeks later he was back in the facility on the stair climber, the one activity that wouldn’t jar or pressure his shoulders. Two weeks after that he was back to core training with Jane, and another FMS follow-up was scheduled shortly thereafter. Rather than wait until he was “more fully recovered,” we decided to investigate whether his injury had generated dysfunction or asymmetries beyond the affected shoulder. Sure enough, 3 out of 6 of the movement patterns besides the shoulder mobility pattern were impacted. A new series of corrective exercises will help bring Matt back into balance.

Life is what happens when we make other plans, right? Even with those unexpected bumps in your path, we can help you maintain your fitness schedule and your progress. Call us at 482-2266 for an appointment with one of our wellness specialists.

Starting September 8th, Heather Kenneally will be available for Gyrotonic Movement Therapy training, as well as Massage Therapy sessions, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Heather’s Friday evening schedule is from 4:30 pm to
8:00 pm and she also has availability on Saturdays at noon.

Please call the front desk at 482-2266 to set up an appointment with Heather.

ADDING FMS TO OUR TEAM'S CREDENTIALS

Cory Landy, Bryan Mannarino, and Lindsay Wagner have each been hitting the books and the boards, training in the most progressive movement education techniques. We are proud to welcome them as the latest members of our staff to complete their certifications as Functional Movement Specialists. You can arrange an appointment for a Functional Movement Screen, which allows us to detect muscle imbalances and assess your risk of injury (and for which we can then recommend corrective exercises to improve your function). Call the front desk at 482-2266 to access one of our FMS specialists today.