Healing In Motion

So much fun doing sessions by the ocean! 😁 my kiddies are very committed 🏃‍♀️

🚨 SPECIALIST SPOTLIGHT 🚨

We are excited to welcome Rachel Leistra AKA to the Forte Specialists team.

Rachel offers services as a Personal Trainer, Biokineticist and Wellness Coach.

Learn more about Rachel here…

“I am a qualified Biokineticist, with a four-year degree in Biokinetics from the University of Johannesburg and I’m working towards obtaining my Master’s in Biokinetics from UJ. I have an HFPA (Health and Fitness Professionals Academy) certificate in sports massage.

Middle and long-distance running has always been one of my passions and running competitively is something I love to do.

These competitive sporting experiences, along with various related injuries, have given me an in-depth knowledge of my body’s limits and capabilities, and this is something I draw on to better assist in helping my clients heal.

I love interacting with people of all ages, from seniors to young adults and children. I believe that understanding your body and what works for you is the first step to preventing injuries. We are all unique and that’s why I prefer to work on a case-by-case basis to understand each person on an individual level, whether they are an athlete or not, and work out the best methods for helping my clients get stronger, fitter or just healthier overall.”

To book a session with Rachel, download the Forte App today!

Linktr.ee/forte_app or via the link in our bio.



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RUN STRONG PROGRAMS 💪🏃‍♀️
A program made to supplement your running training & help you be a stronger runner, decreasing risk for injuries.

Please note 🗒An initial consultation is needed, as programs are individualized according to your personal running goals/racing goals etc.

Bring the little ones and let's have some fun, keeping active this holiday 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Afternoon activation 💪😊

Cycling specific strength 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Pre and post Sports Massage for the Ride Joburg 947 event! ☝️🙌🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
Pre event sports massage can help ease acute pains, increase overall blood circulation, loosen muscles improve range of movement, and allow waste products from training to be flush out of the muscles leaving muscles feeling fresh for the race.

Post event sports massage assists with recovery, reduce competition stiffness or pain, increase new blood flow to the area and improve range of movement, pretty much the same although your body may be a bit stiffer after the race ☺😉😅
#947

It's Friday! 🏃‍♀️💙 and we have the weekend ahead of us, let's be grateful for all that we have.

Lacking stability? 🤔

When we lack stability around a joint it begins a spiral effect, causing the muscles around that joint to tighten up and lose mobility/flexibility, as this is a way the body protects those joints from being injured.

Lacking stability can mean lacking strength of the tendons, ligaments and muscles around that joint. This can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, doing too much of the same activity or not stretching and strengthening the muscles/tendons/ligaments around that specific joint enough.

I often see people lacking stability around the foot joint, hips and lumbar area and this leads to tightness in the calves, shins, quads, hamstrings and back.

Stretching is good, but it is not always the answer. Some of these muscles need to be activated by specific exercises in order for them to function optimally and create a stable support structure for your joints.

Happy to be here working with 💚
Awesome new journey and enjoying it!

Strength programs for runners and anyone else who wants to improve their strength 💥

❗All programs include a free Biokinetics assessment and running analysis❗

Reminder 🌌

Are you looking after your state of mind and your body's health?

Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned athlete, you can benefit from a regular stretching routine. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

By incorporating 5 to 10 minutes of dynamic and static stretches into your daily workout, you can increase your flexibility/range of motion, improve your posture/alignment, decrease risk for injury, move better, increase blood flow to the muscles and joints, decrease tension and ease your mind💆‍♀️

Enjoy the journey, enjoy the process. Happy Tuesday 😊

Happy Tuesday 😊

I am learning to be grateful for what I have, while being excited for what has yet to come 🌅

📍 16 North Road Dunkeld West

A few reasons why I recommend Sports Massage Therapy🙌

What is your favourite method of training? 🏃‍♀️

Do you enjoy lots of cardio? Or do you just hit the weights most of the time?

Did you know that mobility and stretching is also really important?
All methods of training play a good part in being functional and injury free😁

Pop your answer in the comments below 👀⬇️

New fitness classes every Tuesday and Thursday🌸🌼🌷⚘ let's get strong/stronger!!!💪😁

Direct message me for more info
📍16 North Road Dunkeld West

Group fitness classes at 5pm every Tuesday & Thursday

LOCATION: 16 North Road, Dunkeld West

Come and join us for loads of fun, while getting fit at the same time 💪😁

Contact me on 0847210802 to book your spot.

Max 6 persons per class, don't miss out!

Your healing journey begins with viewing injuries as an opportunity to learn more about your body and use that knowledge to deepen and evolve your training and recovery habits. Acknowledging that something is off is a sign of maturity.

Taking pain as an opportunity to grow gives you the power to see how you can correct the imbalances and move forward, taking every step as a journey.

This is a limitless potential to deepen self-knowledege and create an endless path of self improvement either as an athlete, or as a person.

The gait cycle and running injuries

Over the next few days I will be speaking about this topic, stay tuned if this interests you 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Strength programs for runners and anyone else who wanta to improve their strength 💥

❗All programs include a free Biokinetics assessment and running analysis❗

To strong, powerful women 💪❤ happy women's day!

Happy women's day 💪