Introduction

Hello, my name is Russ Wakefield. I am a Certified Personal Trainer. With 25 years of Experience in the Health Club Industry, I provide clients, clubs, personal trainers and other health enthusiasts with sound information and advice.

My passion for exercise

I won't bore you with the details of my passion for exercise which began when I was teenager. I've been in this field for close to 30 years now.... Most of these years, 25 of them, was professional experience gained from the day to day practical experience in working at various Health Clubs, at various capacities. From Club Owner and Management to Weight Loss and Personal Training - I've done it all! During this time I have personally tried and have been exposed to hundreds of products, services and training methods. I have combined them, fine tuned them and have put together the best attributes of them all. I have personally designed a series of products and services that are the best! I can help you to help you to get the results you want, need and deserve.

Services

Introduction Continued: (My Experience)

Since I've been in this profession for so long now, the knowledge I've acquired about diet, fitness and exercise is very extensive. My expertise is Personal Training. I discovered quite a few years ago that a "slower method" (or slow cadence method) with more time between workouts, is by far the best way to train. Apparently others had also discovered this too.

This method which I came across a little over 10 years ago, is beginning to become more widely accepted. The training method, that I use has many names - most know it as "SuperSlow". Whatever the name, it produces the best results with minimal time and with the least amount of damage to your body.

As you walk into any fitness club you will notice that there are many people "working out" and many of them, I'm sorry to say are using poor techniques, and thus are not attaining much in the way of results. By making a higher level of demand we get a "superior workout".... This method is not generally used by the majority of the "exercising public".

What Sets us Apart: (What we have other clubs don't have)

We are a personal training studio not a fitness club. All workouts are supervised (by appointment only). You will complete your workout in a quiet, "non-gym" environment. Since your workout is by appointment only, there is no waiting for equipment. You will train only once a week for 20 minutes. Your Personal Trainer will stay at your side, calibrating the equipment, encouraging (coaching)you to do your best and thus leading you safely & efficiently through each exercise.

Best of all - Your workout only takes 20 minutes! Typically, each session will comprise of training on six to seven machines... taking each major muscle group to exhaustion. And because of the nature of the slow cadence training regimen, it only takes about 2-3 minutes per machine.

We use the scientifically based fitness approach known as slow cadence. You'll workout in a series of ultra slow movements, causing your muscles to work harder and thereby produce results quicker than traditional training methods.

Strength Equals Health & Long Life
So to Live Long
~ LIVE STRONG ~

An Overview: ( A Superior Training Method)

The technique that I have discovered, when done properly, is a superior training method. It can and will reduce the total training time per session. It will also reduce the number of days you need to spend at the club. You will also find that the results come much faster! The methods and guidelines for the weight training program that I use are simply the best. I have tried and proven them in practical experience, with numerous people over the past 20 years.

This "slower training method" builds muscle mass and improves cardiovascular fitness more rapidly than traditional weight training does. The slow cadence method stimulates lean muscle formation for more safely than regular weight lifting or even aerobics. It strengthens your bones and heart.

Contact Information

Let's get started with a training program TODAY! If you have any questions about personal training or any other services that offer, feel free to contact me. You can generally reach me Monday thru Saturday at:

By Phone: 419.536.0408
Via E-mail: Trigger Point Training
In person at: 2449 North Reynolds Rd, Toledo, Ohio


Stop in and see me at Trigger Point Training. The Club is located at 2449 N. Reynolds Rd., in Toledo, Ohio. I'll give you a tour of the club and answer any questions you may have about health and fitness...

SPECIAL NOTE: Your age, weight, size or gender doesn't matter. It is never too late. If you are seriously ready to change the way you look and feel, that is all it takes. Remember, if you continue to do things as you've always done, thing will remain the same. Deciding to change is the first step!

Stop putting it off. Let's get started with a training program TODAY!

Slow Method Training

The "Slow Training Method" , that I use, has been proven out in research. I have also seen it in my practical experience over the past 20 years - in short, IT WORKS!

Facts about Slow Training: A " slower training method" builds muscle mass and improves cardiovascular fitness more rapidly than traditional weight training does. People just beginning weight training program showed 50% more muscle growth than those who used traditional weight-lifting/training methods. The workout very efficient and in most cases once a week for 20 minutes, is all it is really required. It can stimulate lean muscle formation for more safely than regular weight lifting or aerobics.

Testimonials

A recent trainee of mine said, "I've gone through several personal trainers and I have produced more results in 6 weeks then I did in 5 years! It seems I should be exercising more, I almost feel guilty. My body fat has never been lower even when I was running marathons!"

What the Media & Experts are Saying

History of the Slow Technique (aka Slow Cadence)

The " Slow Cadence strength training movement " began in 1982 at the University of Florida School of Medicine. The researchers there discovered and documented that extremely slow weight lifting improves strength, bone density and overall functionality. Since 1982 this training method has been endorsed by athletic trainers, fitness experts and doctors. One of its supporters is the Fulton C. Komack, M.D., who is on the clinical faculty of orthopedic surgery at the Harvard Medical School.

Below are some comments about "Slow Method (or Slow Cadence) Training" . These excerpts are from articles appearing in various periodicals, magazines and medical publications over the past decade. Articles in such well-respected publications as American Journal of Preventative Aging, Newsweek, Business Week and Men's Journal have all reported on the positive and amazing effects of slow cadence strength training.

Excerpts from major media publications praising Slow Cadence

' So Long To Long Hours In The Gym. - This Is It - Once a Week For 30 Minutes or Less!'

~ THE BOSTON GLOBE ~

'I now rank performing slower repetitions as the number-one strategy for training virtually injury free, and as a major tactic for continuing high-level training across a lifetime.'

~ IRONMAN MAGAZINE - Richard A. Winett, Ph.D. ~

' Lifting weights in slow motion gives dramatic results. Better still, you spend less time in the gym.'

~ LONDON SUNDAY TIMES, November 2nd, 1997 ~

'I have yet to see a downside in it," says Alexander, who has seen his HDL shoot up to 62. "The thing that hooks everybody by the neck are the results...'

~ WebMD, May 14th, 2001 ~

'Hutchins observed startlingly positive results.. senior citizens previously confined to walkers were all of a sudden hot-footing it to Europe solo.'

~ NEW YORK TIMES Magazine ~

'Slow lifting may not be the only exercise you need, as some proponents believe, but the benefits are often dramatic.'

~ NEWSWEEK, February 5th, 2001 ~

'It is a time saving regime, ideal for busy people, that is getting a lot of attention.'

~ CBS EVENING NEWS, June 4th, 2003 ~

'...Dentist Steven Kafko, 53, had surgery on two vertebrae in his neck, doctors told him he would have to avoid strenuous activity for the rest of his life - definitely no weight-lifting... But after reviewing the slow-motion strength training offered at New York's InForm Fitness, 'my neurosurgeon is thrilled that I'm doing this, because it is so safe and effective,' says Kafko...'

~ BUSINESS WEEK, Lifestyle - April 23rd, 2001 ~

Television Media Links

'...I think we kind of enjoy the fact that we're lifting weights. We think it's cool..' Barbra Walters raved about the workout on her show, THE VIEW, CBS

~ CBS 48 HOURS Investigates, November 2003 "Feel The Power (Power Of Ten)" ~

LINKS:
CBS 48 HOURS Investigates, November 2003 "Feel The Power (Power Of Ten)
CBS NEWS Early Show: (Power Of Ten)

Membership Information (Our Amenities)

Our Trainers will help you to workout in a manner utilizing equipment safely and thoroughly which will produce results. You will train in a quiet, comfortable setting (temperature at a constant 62 degrees). We will guide you through each workout (which will be recorded and evaluated). All of our trainers use the slow cadence training method...

One of the most important things we do at Trigger Point is to design a training program that is specifically tailored for you.... Then we maintain this program by making constant Re-evaluations of your needs. In this manner you can reach you fitness goals in as safe and sensible medically sound way - at a level of intensity that is appropriate for you.

Our trainers will help you to:

Get results
Reach your peak performance
Help you to stay on track with fitness goals!
Keep you motivated
Evaluate your fitness needs
Constantly Re-Evaluate your progress
Offer diet and nutritional aids!
Provide you with educational materials

Our Equipment

Nautilus Machines: