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How Does F45 Training Complement Sports Medicine?

Goodlife, LA fitness, Crossfit or Lifetime? There are so many gym and fitness options for people to choose from. How can someone know what is right for them? One of the newest gyms to start popping up everywhere in the GTA over the past year are F45 Training gyms. What is F45 Training? How is it different from other gyms? Is it right for you? Recently I had the opportunity to get my butt kicked by their workouts and sit down with the owner of F45 Training Joshua Creek, Vanessa & Dan Andrews, to answer all these questions for you.

Lets start with the basics “What is F45 Training”?

“F” stands for functional fitness; “45” is the total number of minutes each workout lasts. In a nutshell, F45 Training is a group exercise class focusing on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and functional fitness movements. Every day offers is a different program (there are 31 different programs and over 3000 different exercises), so you will NEVER see the same workout twice.

Can every level do F45 Training?

F45 is geared to all fitness levels. Every F45 gym has video monitors to demonstrate the exercise technique at each station. In addition, the trainers spend the first few minutes of every class demonstrating each exercise, as well as showing ways to modify it in order to make it harder or easier. Trainers will also float around the room during class to help people modify the exercises as needed. Whether you are just getting into fitness and need a little hand holding and motivation, or you’re an athlete looking for a new challenge, F45 may be right for you.

Is F45 Training good for losing weight, building muscle or cross training for sports?

ALL OF THE ABOVE! F45 workouts combine interval, cardiovascular and strength training. All of which are proven to be effective workout methods for burning fat and building lean muscle.

How can F45 Training help Sheddon clients from Oakville and Burlington physio clinics get stronger after an injury?

Once a patient has been cleared to return to the gym, F45 is a great option since it focuses on building functional fitness. Functional fitness focuses on movements that people need in order to function everyday. As a physiotherapist, I laugh when people tell me they avoid squats. Squats are essential for life, you need to squat to get on/off the toilet. Going to a gym and strictly working on isolating different muscles on different machines will get you stronger in those isolated movements. However, everyday life, sports and work activities don’t normally happen in isolation. Multiple muscles need to work together to perform movements such as carrying, lifting, pulling, pushing, etc. That’s why functional fitness and F45 is beneficial for injury prevention and post injury to get you stronger.

How can the trainers at F45 Training work together with therapists at Sheddon?

The team at Sheddon’s clinics in Oakville and Burlington will gladly get in touch with the trainers at F45 and give them an update on what you can/cannot be doing. Based on these guidelines the trainers will modify the exercises as needed. There will be ongoing communication between the trainers and your therapist to ensure your safety and to prevent injury.

How can F45 Training prevent injuries?

Functional fitness focuses on muscles working together which will help get you stronger for doing everyday activities (i.e., lifting a child, carrying a heavy load, crawling on the floor with a grandchild, etc.). It improves your strength, cardio, mobility, flexibility and core stability. The programs are well balanced and target the whole body.

What do people love about F45?

  1. It’s fun!
  2. Every workout is different so people don’t get bored or plateau; they are constantly challenged and improving.
  3. Every F45 gym is like a small community where members motivate and challenge each other.
  4. F45 gyms take pride in staying super duper clean, no sweaty mats or dirty equipment.

If you want to know more about F45 Training Joshua Creek check out their website and contact Vanessa or Dan here https://f45training.ca/joshuacreek/. They also offer a free one week trial to see if it’s right for you.

For more info, contact Sheddon Physiotherapy and Sports Clinics in Oakville and Burlington at 905-849-4576.

We are located only 7 min from Oakville Go Station and 10 min from Sheridan College Oakville.

The Burlington physio clinic is located only 2 min south of IKEA Burlington and 6 min north of Burlington Golf & Country Club, on Plains Rd East.

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