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Calling All Seniors
Eric Belliveau • July 27, 2017

When we think about exercise and strength, our mind does not automatically think of a 65 or even 80 year old banging out hang cleans. However, that does not mean that some type of exercise should not be a part of their priorities. Staying active all throughout your life can go a long way, so I am taking this time to bring awareness to the amazing opportunity we have created for ANY local seniors. We offer a TRX Fusion class at the Ludlow Senior Center twice a week and the best part is that you don’t need to be a Ludlow resident! Now, I know some of you may not be interested and might not even finish reading this, but pay it forward and reconsider. Run through in your mind who might benefit - family member, neighbor, friend, etc. This just might be the change they need!

Why incorporate this class? Great question. These four reasons:

    Balance Stability Flexibility Strength

    Simply put - those four foundations are extremely beneficial in every individual's life, no matter what age. This does not have to be a prescription; it can lead to PREVENTION. Think about what would happen if you did not add any strength or balance into your schedule. When your grandchildren visit or you want to take a trip that requires a lot of walking, will you be ready? How about just every day chores? Being able to reach to the top shelf to grab a bowl, moving laundry, keeping balance up stairs, playing with your pet. These things matter and they can disappear overtime without us even realizing. Something as easy as getting up and down from the floor can become not so simple. Even though seniors are classified as 65 and older, we all know that there are a wide range in this category. Whether it be a chronic injury or lack of movement, this class gives an opportunity for each individual to progress at THEIR rate. An exercise may be prescribed and you can look around the room seeing it performed three different ways. That is the beauty of progression and regression.

    The most common response I get when I tell someone they should join us, is, “Oh no, I wouldn’t be able to do that!” But 9/10 times they can! It is nothing to be intimidated by, rather be empowered by having tools to keep you on your feet so you can move better and longer.

    With all new beginners, we first start by focusing on a few foundational movements:

    • Squat
    • Push
    • Pull
    • Lunge
    • Hinge
    • Rotation
    • Plank

      Within each of those categories, there are endless opportunities to explore different styles and types of exercises. Depending on how each individual progresses determines their capability of certain movements as well as the level of difficulty they reach in a certain amount of time. The class creates a sense of community and safety knowing you are able to accomplish daily tasks with that much more confidence. Why wouldn’t you want to feel like a rockstar?!

      If you know anyone who may benefit from this style training, please reach out to them. Any and all are welcome! Every Tuesday and Friday morning from 9:00 -10:00 am, TRX Fusion class is offered at the Ludlow Senior Center. Throughout this hour, I instruct participants (male or female) to focus on movements using the TRX Suspension trainer, TRX Rip Trainer, and body weight exercises. These two TRX tools are the perfect complement to a balanced program hitting all areas. On top of a good sweat, there are many friendships and laughs that follow.

      For more details contact Amber at at@continuumperformancecenter.com

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      The Meat Hangover

      By Eric Belliveau • October 7, 2020
      When it comes to taking meat out of your diet, some people have the idea that they will only see positive changes immediately following this choice. While those positive changes are definitely part of the deal, so is an adjustment period for your body.

      We're Trying

      By Eric Belliveau • September 23, 2020
      We were all thrown on this crazy ride together. Emotions were running high but so were patience, empathy, inclusion, and respect. Most of us could rally behind the #WeAreInThisTogether manta. We wanted to do right by each other - donate to charities, lend a hand, check-in on one another. Do our part. As the days turn to weeks and the weeks into months these dispositions decayed rapidly. I know that this Quarantine order has been going on for a long time. I know that a great number of us do not agree on the why. I know an even greater number of us are “over it”. I am painfully aware of the difference of opinions surrounding the pandemic. It is impossible to NOT be aware of this. This leads us all to frustration, anger, resentment, and the feeling that you are not being heard. Very real and very human emotions! It is okay to feel this way. I am not only writing this from the perspective of a fellow struggling human. I do find myself struggling with everything I mentioned above. Not just daily but multiple times a day. My ability to focus has been challenged by my worry. My ability to create time for myself and focus on self-care has been derailed for fear of other things becoming more pressing. I work on this every day. I am not only writing this from the perspective of one of the business owners who were never given a playbook for this. For weeks on end I thought WTF happened to the business and how would our model need to change and remain viable, how each business owner had to either weather a period in which we were completely shut down or allowed to operate under capacity restrictions, etc. The unknown of what the timeline would bring and whether we would be able to continue our dreams or make an extremely difficult decision of not continuing. This still haunts every one of us daily. I AM very much writing this as a service provider! I am writing this as an impassioned human who genuinely loves what I do for a living. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to have built a career surrounding something I get excited about every day. I am making a stand for all of us that make their living in the service industry. To the receptionist, hostess, waiter, cook, dry cleaner, teacher, technician, barista, utility worker, automobile service technician… It is truly impossible to be inclusive of everyone here.  No one human mentioned above asked for this ‘situation’ we are in. We are sure as hell trying to provide a level of normalcy, service, care, and happiness to the lives in which we choose to serve. With added restrictions, added expense decreased capacity and the fear of being fined or shut down for doing it incorrectly, everyday.

      The Meat Hangover

      By Eric Belliveau • October 7, 2020
      When it comes to taking meat out of your diet, some people have the idea that they will only see positive changes immediately following this choice. While those positive changes are definitely part of the deal, so is an adjustment period for your body.

      We're Trying

      By Eric Belliveau • September 23, 2020
      We were all thrown on this crazy ride together. Emotions were running high but so were patience, empathy, inclusion, and respect. Most of us could rally behind the #WeAreInThisTogether manta. We wanted to do right by each other - donate to charities, lend a hand, check-in on one another. Do our part. As the days turn to weeks and the weeks into months these dispositions decayed rapidly. I know that this Quarantine order has been going on for a long time. I know that a great number of us do not agree on the why. I know an even greater number of us are “over it”. I am painfully aware of the difference of opinions surrounding the pandemic. It is impossible to NOT be aware of this. This leads us all to frustration, anger, resentment, and the feeling that you are not being heard. Very real and very human emotions! It is okay to feel this way. I am not only writing this from the perspective of a fellow struggling human. I do find myself struggling with everything I mentioned above. Not just daily but multiple times a day. My ability to focus has been challenged by my worry. My ability to create time for myself and focus on self-care has been derailed for fear of other things becoming more pressing. I work on this every day. I am not only writing this from the perspective of one of the business owners who were never given a playbook for this. For weeks on end I thought WTF happened to the business and how would our model need to change and remain viable, how each business owner had to either weather a period in which we were completely shut down or allowed to operate under capacity restrictions, etc. The unknown of what the timeline would bring and whether we would be able to continue our dreams or make an extremely difficult decision of not continuing. This still haunts every one of us daily. I AM very much writing this as a service provider! I am writing this as an impassioned human who genuinely loves what I do for a living. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to have built a career surrounding something I get excited about every day. I am making a stand for all of us that make their living in the service industry. To the receptionist, hostess, waiter, cook, dry cleaner, teacher, technician, barista, utility worker, automobile service technician… It is truly impossible to be inclusive of everyone here.  No one human mentioned above asked for this ‘situation’ we are in. We are sure as hell trying to provide a level of normalcy, service, care, and happiness to the lives in which we choose to serve. With added restrictions, added expense decreased capacity and the fear of being fined or shut down for doing it incorrectly, everyday.
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