8 Week Course with Tara Fallon
Overview
Are you looking for a way to improve your performance in 2013 without the risk of overtraining and injury?
Reform Pilates Instructor and Physical Therapist, Tara Fallon, is presenting an 8 week Core Conditioning Course commencing on the evening of Wednesday 26th September at 7.30pm at Reform Pilates (founded by ex-elite triathlete, Anna Frankland) in Blackrock.
One of the most forgotten areas to strengthen for triathletes is their core. Triathletes are generally strong through their larger muscle groups and quite weak through the smaller stabilizing muscles such as the deep abdominals (Transverse Abdominus) and smaller gluteal (buttock) muscles.
By focusing on these smaller stabilizing muscles, this course will address common triathlon specific technique problems that can significantly affect performance. They include:
Cycling
– Movement /rocking of pelvis on seat
– Knees rolling inwards/outwards
– Increased movement through the upper body
– Incorrect neck posture
Running:
– Feet/knees rolling in
– Hips dropping or twisting
– Increased movement in the lower back
– Shortened stride length
Swimming
– Legs sinking
– Sagging in the low back
– Wiggling through hips and torso
– Shortened arm stroke
Suitable for both novice & advanced triathletes, plus solo runners, cyclist & swimmers, this practical eight week course will take you through the most effective exercises to develop true core strength and focus on your specific strengths and weaknesses. By the end of the course you will have the knowledge and strength to make a significant improvement to your performance by improving your technique across all three disciplines as well as reduce incidence of injury.
The course cost is €160. Please book soon by emailing anna@reformpilates.ie as places are limited.
Description
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Week 1 |
Locating & engaging Transverse Abdominus |
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Week 2 |
Gluteal stability; how to measure strength |
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Week 3 |
Rotation of pelvis, learn why this happens, learn corrective exercises |
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Week 4 |
Studio session using Pilates machines, highlighting your individual imbalances |
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Week 5 |
Individualisation or exercises based on outcome of Week 4. |
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Week 6 |
Hip flexor, how to reduce gripping in this muscle group |
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Week 7 |
Incorporate props challenging balance, review balance testings |
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Week 8 |
Review all of the above, blending exercise in all 3 planes of motion. |
About Tara Fallon
In addition to her STOTT PILATES full certification, Tara holds a degree in Leisure Management and a diploma in Neuromuscular & Physical therapy. Tara has worked with Triathlon Ireland to educate triathletes on the importance of core strength. She has studied with many of the world’s leading experts in the field of fitness and exercise rehabilitation including Tom Myers, Melanie Byford-Young & Sherri Betz, as well as training with STOTT PILATES Master Instructor Trainers Renee Peuizzo & Raphael Bender.
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