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Lacrosse Athlete Gains Explosive Power & Endurance by Training at Innovative Results

September 18, 2017 by Jessica 1 Comment

emilycannonToday Innovative Results’ is highlighting one of our incredible student-athletes, Emily Cannon.

This young lady’s dedication, persistence, and strength is beyond compare. The Innovative Results Team cannot wait to see what is in store for Emily’s future, and athletic career!

Here is Emily’s Testimonial Interview given by Manny Aragon(MA) for Innovative Results.

MA: When did you start coming to Innovative Results (IR)?

Emily: Last year when I got my license.

MA: 2016?

Emily: Yeah.

MA: Why did you start training here (at IR)?

Emily: Because my dad went and he explained the workouts and I thought it looked fun. So I came. I did try it out before 2016 with my dad.

MA: What would you say has changed in your life from your training?

Emily: My endurance. And all around strength.

MA: So- what does that look like? You play sports- correct?

Emily: Yes. In Lacrosse I notice a difference in my endurance- in keeping up in the game.

MA: So what position do you play? Attack? image3

Emily: Yes. Attack. I’m staying in longer, I don’t get tired as easily and I don’t need as many breaks as I used to. (Ed. Note: Attack is a strength endurance position requiring bursts of explosive speed and power). My leg muscles keep me powering through.

MA: And what’s kept you coming back?

Emily: I like all of the trainers- they’re fun and its not boring workouts- I’m not, I’m not DREADING the workout, its FUN!

MA: How has IR contributed to success in other parts of your life?

Emily: Ummm Its kept me MOTIVATED. My dad and I always use the #IRstrong saying whether its homework im doing- My dad always says “IR strong Emily- you can do it”– and I say “Yeah, I CAN do it!” (laughs) “Yeah.”

MA: What advice would you have for someone who is new here?

Emily: Don’t be scared that you can’t do something- there is always modifications. And its not embarrassing if you’re not as strong as other people.

MA: Who would you want to experience what you’ve experienced here at IR?

Emily: My sister. She wants to start coming here. And I want her to experience what I’ve experienced.

MA: What do you think she’ll get out of it?

Emily: People skills. Being with people who you’re not normally with. I’m never with old people- so now I’m like used to it…

MA: Why do you stay committed to IR?

Emily: Because I look good. I’ve gotten toned- I like it.

MA: Have other people noticed?

Emily: Um-Hmm.

MA: In what way? Positive?

Emily: Yes. Positive.

MA: Anything else to add?

Emily: (pointing at the camera) “I LOVE Innovative Results!”

BOOM!

#IRSTRONG

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At 65, Ken is a ‘Poster Child’ for Living an Active Lifestyle

September 13, 2017 by Jessica 2 Comments

Haaave yea met Ken?!

Folks if you have not heard of Ken St Cyr, fire up your Google Search!

At 65 years young, Ken is a champion pole vaulter, surf enthusiast, and a “poster-child” of how an active lifestyle improves the quality of one’s life.

Check out Ken at San Onofre State Beach!

But don’t just listen to us gush over Ken! Continue reading below to hear about the positive effects of his Innovative Results Training Program.

How did you hear about Innovative Results?
I was referred to Innovative Results by my Sports Med doctor who told me he had heard very good things about the work being done there. I needed a workout regime that supported my pole vault agility and strength development and he thought you guys could do that.

What about Innovative Results interested you in coming in?  

KenStCyr_vaultWhen I first visited and talked with the staff I was impressed with the knowledge and understanding of my needs.

Why did you decide to step into the gym?
Same as the above comment.

What was your first reaction once you entered the gym?
The workouts with Dane were dynamic and not simply machine strength training. I was moving and exercising muscles that clearly supported my desire to improve my pole vaulting strength and mobility. It was clear the staff, Dane specifically, had done their research on pole vaulting and knew how to get the best out of me.

What was one thing you like about Innovative Results that kept you coming back for more?
The complete focus on me and my needs. Dane spends every second watching, coaching, correcting and encouraging. Together we put together a long term game plan designed to peak at just the right time.

How has your vision of movement changed since you’ve started working out at Innovative Results?
Absolutely. I am more flexible, more toned and more competent as a 65 year old pole vaulter. That would not be possible without the effort put forth by Innovative Results and Dane.

How has Innovative Results helped your mindset in daily living? (at home, school, work, or in the community)
I generally feel in great shape, healthy and positive in my outlook. I attribute much of that to the results being achieved at IR.

What was the biggest obstacle (mental/structural/physical) you’ve crossed since starting at Innovative Results? 

KenStCyrI suffered a ruptured appendix soon after joining IR. Three months later, after surgery and full recovery when I was able to begin working out again I was on a tight timeline to get prepared for several major competitions. Dane and IR were able to get me back in shape quickly by constantly working me as hard as possible without crossing the boundary to be injury prone.

How were you able to surpass your obstacle?
Due to the commitment of Dane and IR we had a training program that maximized my ability to regain strength and flexibility. I was fortune enough to win a Bronze Medal at the US National Senior Games in June and then subsequently win the USA Masters Games.. I also won a Silver Medal at the North and Central America Masters Championships in Toronto in August 2017. It was a team effort with IR all the way!

Innovative Results would love to add a fitness routine to help boost your active lifestyle?

Fill out the form below, and a member of our Innovative Results Team will contact you to discuss your goals!

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All Confidence and Smiles, Mikki is Down 23lbs & 2 Dress Sizes

January 29, 2015 by IR Staff 1 Comment

This is one AWESOME story from one of our many tough, hard-working Innovative Results mothers!

January 14, 2015

mikkiIf I can make a difference for at least one person who has a similar story, and is considering making a lifestyle change, then I would like to share my story.

While it might seem to some a little dramatic if I said that Innovative Results saved me, but in truth, it did just that.

In August of 2014, I was a 49 year old woman fast approaching her 50th birthday. My youngest daughter was leaving home for college, and as happens to so many women at this time of life, my husband asked me for a divorce. Plus, a very good friend my age was diagnosed with ALS, and her health was deteriorating quickly. To put it mildly, I was overwhelmed and life seemed to be spinning out of control. Oh, of course, I was 40 pounds overweight and having knee problems. It was time to ante up. Get with the program, etc, etc. These were all game changers for me and I wanted to get through the next 50 years as healthy and happy as possible.

I hadn’t always been 40 pounds overweight. I have a thyroid disorder which slows down metabolism. I was a typical yo-yo carb eater – get back on the wagon and eat no carbs dieter for years, and would exercise, lose weight, and then stop, then gain the weight back, etc. You know the story. I had belonged to a big box gym for many years, but used it only occasionally, as I preferred to run outside or take occasional Pilates classes. This time, though, I was in it to win it. A complete overhaul and lifestyle change was in order. I wanted to accomplish something for me. Since my knee was bothering me and I could no longer run, I wanted to try something different and really wanted a personal trainer. I did some research, saw the great reviews and made an appointment with Innovative Results. I remember being so scared to make the call. I was afraid I’d look like an idiot. I was old and overweight. I was afraid I would fail. I was prepared to turn my health around though, and I made the call.

 

Mark Elmasry was the trainer who answered the phone. I told him I had an issue with my knee and was looking for somewhere to work out that could provide specific exercises for me. He was so nice and knowledgeable over the phone. I immediately made an appointment to see him. I was met by Mark and co-owner Corey Beasley, who both listened to my health issues/knee problem and walked me through a series of stretches and exercises that would build muscle in my legs to support my knees. I had their full attention for the whole hour, and both of them were very knowledgeable. They never made anything seem out of reach. They sealed the deal. I was a new member of Innovative Results. For my first week, Mark and Corey worked on my imbalances and stretched and rolled out my legs. I never knew stretching and rolling out a muscle could make me sweat so much. During my second week, I began the Innovative Results classes. After a week of private sessions with Mark and or Corey, I was a little disappointed that I would now be in a group setting. But, this is where it gets good! No matter how many people are in the class, trainers Mark and Corey ALWAYS pay attention to what each and every one of their clients are doing. They correct us if we are performing exercises wrong and they praise us when we are doing it right. They make us work hard. No, let me say it like this. They make us WANT to work hard. Many times both trainers have modified the exercises for my knee without me asking. They do this for others as well. I want to reiterate this fact: They are ALWAYS paying attention, even when they are messing around, which is often. They are both silly. And I hope I don’t offend anyone by saying it. They are silly in a good way! And it is one of the reasons I love IR and my trainers. They are all educated about what they are teaching us. They continually challenge us to do our best, but they have fun doing it, and it crosses over to the clients. We all have fun sweating and grunting during our workouts. That is why we return day after day to this amazing playground.

On a side note, I would like to mention the other co-owner, Aaron Guyett, and IR Coach Mason and IR Intern Madison. I don’t have the pleasure of training with Aaron and Mason very often, as they are morning trainers. However, I have had a few occasions where I was able to train with them. They are both awesome too, and of course, equally as challenging and just as fun as the night crew. Madison is also an intern and assists with the training at night. She is also fun and knowledgeable and ready to step in for the trainers when asked. As are all the interns that assist at IR. Let me not forget Jessica who works the front desk during the day. She is always a pleasure to talk with and offers a friendly face upon entering. There is also Lewis who works the desk at night. He too is kind and friendly and is always cleaning something. IR is very clean. 

So, did I leave anything out? Well, one thing. I know I said they were all nice. But did I mention that they are all REALLY nice? Upon entering IR, no matter where the trainers are in the room, or who they are with, they will give you a welcoming shout out. If they miss you on your way in, they will acknowledge you by name when you lay your keys down or begin your stretches. They make their clients feel welcomed.mikki_2

 

I had been waiting to write my story and give IR the shout out they deserve when I could say that I lost the 40 pounds I had acquired during 2014. But in all fairness to IR, I couldn’t wait any longer. They are just too good and need to be recognized! I haven’t lost the full 40 pounds, but I have lost 23 pounds, and many inches. I’ve also gained muscle which takes up less space than fat and I have shrunk at least two dress sizes. So, I didn’t lose all the weight yet, but I gained back the self esteem that disappeared with my weight gain, and so much more. I feel connected to the people I’ve met at IR, as we are all in this journey together. I feel ready to battle all that life has to bring! By the way, I haven’t lost my fear of failing, but that’s what keeps me getting up and going back every day, for I know if I continue to try, I can’t fail.

THANK YOU TEAM IR! I LOVE YOU ALL. XOXO.

Mikki Tiberghien

Thank you for sharing your incredible story Mikki! You bring such an amazing energy to the IR Family, we look forward sharing in many more of your VICTORIES!

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3 things I learned from Kettlebell Competition

September 17, 2013 by ptpt Leave a Comment

Dave and Aaron Kettle picFrom David, a Long Time Innovative Results Client and Friend:
Three things I learned from the competition:
 
1.  Have a plan and stick to it.
It sounds obvious… but it’s never been obvious to me.
Whenever I’ve run a 10k or played in a soccer game or whatever, I’ve tended to “wing it”. Sticking with the 9 reps every 30 seconds allowed me to last the entire 10 minutes and do well.
 
2.  Consistency and dedication pay off.
Again, obvious.
But true.
 
3.  For me the biggest victory has been overcoming my left shoulder injury.
My torn anterior deltoid has given me problems for over 2 years.
It’s taken a LOT of band work, stretching, rehab, and dedication to get past it.
Being able to do 5 solid minutes of 16kg kettle on my left arm was huge for me and has given me a lot of confidence.
Kettlebell Swing
Dave’s Story From the Coaches Viewpoint
When David came to me with a shoulder injury, I trained him for a while, and then he became interested in some kettlebell movements.
I will be honest, I was probably more apprehensive than he was about the potential strain to his recently torn shoulder.
He could hardly crawl, let alone lift a heavy kettlebell above his head.
I spent a lot of time coaching proper recovery, and allowing him to take small baby steps toward kettlebell work.
The day he could crawl backward pain free was a HUGE milestone for me to see.
Although he probably thought the inability to crawl backwards was just a hindrance, I knew he was leaps and bounds toward an overhead kettlebell lift.
We started small and arduously with single and double kettlebell lifts, and the large technicality of the lifts can be sort of awkward at first.
KettleCrewThrough good recovery techniques with dynamic warm-ups, mobility drills, SMR, and decent nutrition, Dave was able to get a 12 kg kettlebell over his head for a few minutes.
I remember he once told me, “I didn’t think I would ever be able to snatch heavy kettlebells, ever!”
Instead of concurring or disagreeing, I let good calculations and progressions take their proper place in his programming.
Before we knew it, Dave was snatching the 16 kg bells.
It wasn’t long after that he competed.
His first competition, February 2013, was a tough one.
He cut weight for the first time, and I found out Dave has a very grumpy edgy side (don’t we all when we are carb depleted and dehydrated).
He was also in his head way too much, but I was proud of him for stepping out on the platform, trying with the best of them.
crowded gym - kettle groupHe had a good first time showing of 71 reps in ten minutes (it probably didn’t help that his brand new girlfriend, Joanna was watching…talk about nerves!).
Through proper training, diligence, and programming Dave was able to step on the platform in August of 2013, he completed 172 reps in ten minutes during a training set–a 101 increase from his last competition.
glute exercises: kettlebell swingDave’s mind was focused, and whenever it wandered to hopes of hitting this number per minute, or this total number, I kindly reminded him to stick to the plan (there may have been a few times where it was more of a yell or a scold, but what do you expect when Dave gets paid to analyze a million different outcomes–he’s a statistician, literally has a doctorate in math).
Needless to say he blew the competition and his personal record (PR) away!!
With 186 reps in snatch, Dave stuck to the plan, overcame a debilitating injury, and bested his PR two weeks prior by 14 reps!
The greatest victory to me is his ability to stay with something, even when it seems hopeless at first.
kettlebell blurI am so proud of his diligence, consistency, loyalty, and hard work!
All of the kettlebell performances are emotional when you spend a ton of time training for it, and it is always nice when the emotion is excitement, happiness, and transformational!
Thank you, Dave, and I look forward to your continued success!!
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When Your Plan Fails, Will Your Mindset Be Strong Enough Carry You to Victory?

August 21, 2013 by ptpt 6 Comments

Have you ever run a race?race picture

What would you do if your music shut off 6 miles into your half marathon and you’d always been dependent on your music to keep you going?

Would you just give up?

Or would you have the mental toughness to not give up?

Unforeseen circumstances can arise during competition. Circumstances that you can’t directly prepare for but circumstances that can hinder your success no matter how physically prepared you are.

It all boils down to mindset.

How strong is your determination to succeed even when things start to go wrong?

And sometimes you don’t know just how strong you are until you are tested.

This past weekend my client, Jodie, and I ran a half marathon. It was Jodie’s first and she’d been training hard for months.

She’d logged the miles and lifted weights to get stronger. Her body could handle the 13.1 miles.

We started out at a great pace. She was looking good and relaxed. We were even having some fun poking each other and pointing out all the people running in costumes that we passed.

Her running looked so smooth as the miles went by that I was almost sure we were going to finish earlier than we’d told her husband and daughter to get there.

And then around mile 6, Jodie’s fully charged, brand new iphone, shut off.

Just like that, her music was gone. The motivation she’d used to log in mile after mile for the past few months was gone.

I could see the devastation wash over her.

But she kept going. Mile 7….Mile 8….Passed. And she just kept going.

Her body began to hurt and with no music to distract her, she became focused on the pain.

She told me, “Something’s not right.”

But she kept going.

And then we hit a hill…We hit a hill a mile longer than planned for.

A hill a mile longer than planned for, a body in pain and absolutely no music to distract her.

Could you mentally charge up that hill? Or would just be done?

Jodie took on the mammoth of a hill and while we didn’t end up finishing before her husband and daughter got there, she finished strong.

Jodie made it through because of her MINDSET.

The question is “Would you?”

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You’re Never Too Old to Get in Shape – Check Out Innovative Results Older Athletes, and Come Join The Orange County Fitness Playground – To Get In Amazing Shape Today!

January 20, 2010 by ptpt 28 Comments

You’re Never Too Old to Get in Shape - Check Out Innovative Results - The Orange County Fitness Playground - To Get In Amazing Shape Today!
Think Randy Couture is Over the Hill? This older athlete was fighting as a forty-year-old!!

Think you’re too old to get in shape?

Age used to be an excuse for not being active, but these days there are tons of aging athletes kickin butt!
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Goal Setting – How To Write Goals And Then Accomplish Them by Innovative Results Founder and Owner Aaron Guyett

July 15, 2009 by ptpt 29 Comments

Goal Setting – How To Write Goals And Then Accomplish Them

Ouch!

What was that?

I was five and my friend, Doug, was four.

We were playing a fun game of Army at a construction site right across the street from my house.

I got hit again, and so did Doug.

We didn’t have any real weapons—what was that?

I looked down and saw the clump of exploded dirt that created the pain.

…dirt clods.

I wonder if the wise person that said, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail,” demonstrated and taught a strategy to plan, or did he just say, “write your goals down.”

I have been in the goal-setting and success-achieving business since I first had a dirt clod war with the neighborhood hooligans.

I was only five.

But I understood that if I didn’t plan correctly, and follow through, my friend Doug and I would have been clobbered by the bullies.

Now, so many years later, I still have that dirt clod victory and many more victories (and failures), helping me prepare for the win.

How to write goals – Here is my educated, experienced, and simplified process to boost you toward improved quality of life:

Goal Setting With Smart Goals1. Write out SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, as if you have Achieved them, Realistic, Time-based)

2. Use highly motivational and emotional reasons to succeed

3. Kill your old, bad habits completely and forever

4. Create new, good habits as action items and do them consistently until they become old, good habits

5. Do it now!

Writing SMART Goals really allows you to create a perfect environment mentally for your success.

Being Specific will create a definitive approach to what you need.

Without measuring, how do you know if you succeeded or failed?

As if you already achieved the goal is a method to create the proper neurological flow for success—it is essentially the opposite of saying, “I can’t.”

Realistic keeps you from failing every single time.

Lastly, time-based ensures you stay focused until you complete the goal.

If you can tap into your emotions, your goal-attaining career will sky rocket.

It is said that emotions are the number one selling point for any product or service.

blog consequencesGet emotional, and get it done.

This coupled with other motivational drives will create passion to complete your tasks or action items used for your goals.

Your old habits are exactly why you are the way you are, so if you keep them, you will stay the same.

This also means if you go back to them you go back to the person you are.

If you are reading this, you do not want to be where you are (on some level).

If it is your eating habits, kill the old ones, and create new good habits.

These new habits have to be inline and create success for you in your goals.

Just doing the new habit is okay, but doing it with consistency and discipline for a long enough period of time is the key to your success.

no elevator to success you take stairs, goalsI once made a video on the secret to success, and it proclaimed action as the secret.

This is true, these new, good habits are your action steps.

Consistency in this action is what will not only bring you to your success, but will create that success for the long term.

In the Marine Corps, I was put into situation after situation during combat, and the one thing that kept us victorious, was our insane adherence to repetitive training.

Now do it.

Do something for your success before you read any further.

Once you have these 5 steps down, there are many other ways to contribute and speed up your goal conquering. Read these entries on Innovative Results for additional support, but only if you have the above 5 steps down!

 


 

Goals, Improve Your Habits at Innovative Results - The Orange County Fitness PlaygroundBelow is an example for you to use, if you’re still unclear as to how to perform this method.

Goal written with SMART method:

I have been victorious in this dirt clod war between the neighborhood bullies with Doug in the next 10 minutes.

Reason (emotional and motivational):

I do not like losing.

I don’t want to be hurt or killed.

I love winning.

I will save the neighborhood from their torment.

Old Bad Habit:

Standing there while I get pelted with dirt clods.

New Good Habit (action item):

Having Doug collect as many dirt clods as possible.

Me throwing the dirt clods at the bullies as fast as I can.

When I get tired we will switch positions.

Old Bad Habit:

Letting the bullies pick on me and win.

New Good Habit(s):

Not letting the bullies pick on me.

Being victorious.

Not giving up or failing.

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