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Keep hurting your shoulder? Knee? Elbow? Back? At work or in the gym? Sorry to be the one to tell you this.... you're doing it wrong, and you need guidance. I can recommend personal trainers, physical therapists and I may be able to help as well

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. May their memory be a blessing to us all.

I met Jeff 10 years ago through a program helping kids with Down syndrome build healthy habits. If you're getting injured at the gym, not seeing results, or want to improve your fitness (or your kids’), I highly recommend Jeff! Whether it's personal training, private group workouts with friends, or his awesome mat Pilates class—reach out! Jeffrey William Wilson

Stronger. Faster. Built to last.
Your fitness & health journey, although hard, should also be fun! If you're not progressing, and/or always dealing with injuries, it's not so exciting and feels like a burden. Let's take the burden off your shoulders and light the fire again. 🔥
Jeff is a personal trainer who works out of Forge. Read on to learn more about Jeff:

- I coach runners, athletes, and everyday rockstars to level up their training and ditch nagging injuries — so they can move with confidence, crush their goals and live a healthy life.

What Jeff offers:
- 1 on 1 personal training
- small group sessions (3-5/ask for details)
- custom remote programming to address your needs
Classes
- Ignite The Athlete Within - Mondays at noon
- Forge Pilates - Tuesdays at noon

Experience as a trainer
- Masters Degree in Sports Medicine.
- Personal training & run coaching for 14 years.
- 12 years as a running & strength coach for the Men's UCCS Cross Country Team.

Favorite moments with clients:
- When the lightbulb turns on for them. I like teaching and it's very enjoyable to see people changing in front of you.

Favorite equipment to use with clients:
- Hex bar for deadlifts.
- Kettlebells for farmers carrys.
- Cable machine for being creative and challenging new movements patterns.
- Med ball because it's fun to slam.

Best way to support Jeff is to come in for a Forge member discounted session to see what training you need to compliment and progress your current fitness goals.

Let's train smart.
💪Message me to learn more:
Jeff Wilson, MSc, CSCS,
248.818.0699
Personal Trainer - jeffwilsonpersonaltraining.com
Running Coach - totalbodyrunning.com
Certified Online Trainer - OTA Level 1
UCCS Men's Strength Coach - Cross Country & Track

Have a blessed day!

Knee pain! Another consequence of a weak glute med! If glute med can't
perform its job as a hip abducter (this happens in a squat) your knee won't be able to track properly over your foot when walking, running, squatting, deadlifting, or any single leg movement. You'll find your
knees collapse inward and thighs
ADDUCT (not good) and what can make matters/pain worse...An over active TFL (see previous post) If your TFL is overactive, it will put increase stress on the knee.

Another weak med issue! Ankle/foot
pain/injuries with activity. A weak glute med can contribute to an "inward fallen ankel" (over pronation of the ankle). If glute med is unable to do its job (abduction) and resist overactive short inner thigh muscles (adducters), the ankle will collapse inward. This also makes you
bad at running and can be a reason for shin splints and plantar fascitis!! Watch that squat!! If they collapse inward, try placing a 10-1 5lbs plate under your heals to get better alignment! Then you'll need
some exercises to correct the issue and not rely on the plates!

IT Band Syndrome. There are several causes of ITBS and a WEAK GLUTE MED muscle is one of them. As the hip drops (from a weak glute med) the ITB is stretched over the trochanter of the femur (upper dot in image) The band then gets pulled causing it to tighten over the lateral femoral epicondyle on the knee (lower dot in image) You should avoid your legs crossing the midline when you run, walk or sit. One of the purposes of the ITB is to abduct the thigh (move it away from the body’s midline). The more your leg crosses the midline or moves toward your center line, the more the band and glute medius muscle will be stressed.
Walk straight, cross your legs at the ankel, and stop sitting on the couch with your legs up on one side. Your welcome.

We are talking about the consequences of a weak glute med!

Here's my mom doing chores (in her basement gym) and walking on her treadmill (Canadien winters can be harsh) while wearing her weight vest! She's a tiny human at 4'11, but that doesn't stop her from improving strength and bone density in her 70s! What are you waiting for girl? Go get you one too!

Merry Christmas

Today, we honor and thank our veterans in the United States 🇺🇸❤️. In Canada, today we observe Remembrance Day, showing respect and gratitude to those who served and gave their lives in duty.