CORE-FLEX ATHLETIC CONDITIONING
Reducing Injuries.
Prolonging Careers.
Enhancing Performance.

​Core-Flex Athletic Conditioning is a PILATES based method improving MOBILITY, CORE STABILITY, FLEXIBILITY. 
This is a ‘flexible strength’ workout, focused on the pliability of muscles, while maintaining their explosive contractile ability needed for sport.  Improved mobility at all joints allows for greater range of motion, a well functioning kinetic chain, and increased ability to produce power. 
CoreFlex training is a smart maintenance system addressing points of pain & tightness, imbalances from repetitive sport biomechanics, and dysfunctional movement patterns. 
​Stay Healthy...Stay In The Game.
​*REDUCE PAIN, MUSCULAR IMBALANCES, AND EXCESSIVE TIGHTNESS

*RELIEVE TIGHT HIPS & LOW BACK PAIN 
 
*REDUCE RISK OF INJURY

*GAIN PLIABILITY OF MUSCLES, IMPROVING HOW JOINTS FUNCTION & UNLEASHING POTENTIAL ENERGY (POWER) ... 'FLEXIBLE STRENGTH'

*IMPROVE PERFORMANCE THROUGH INCREASED STABILITY, MOBILITY, AND CORE POWER 
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*BALANCE HIGH INTENSITY SPORT AND TRAINING - PHYSICALLY & MENTALLY

*TRAIN SMARTER NOT HARDER - RECOVERY WORKOUTS ALLOW FOR TISSUE REPAIR AND ADAPTATION TO OCCUR

THE ABOVE GOALS ARE ACHIEVED BY TRAINING:
-Healthy range of motion at all joints from neck to toes, knowing lack of mobility at one joint will affect function of adjacent joints

-Improved flexibility in excessively tight muscles that are causing imbalance and compensations within the body (can lead to pain/injury)

-Strengthening of the deep core as well as superficial muscles, that may be dysfunctional or not participating well in movement/stability.

-Creating more efficient neuromuscular patterns through movement training initiated from the CORE

-Attention to the global view of the body's tissues and systems beyond muscle and bone.  

Core-Flex Athletic Conditioning creates a healthy length-strength balance in muscles, allows freedom of movement in the joints, builds awareness of true core engagement, and improves fundamental movement patterns with strength, coordination, & pliability.

The CORE-FLEX SYSTEM:
1) Postural assessment and Functional Movement Screen (FMS)

2) Foundational principles of spine/pelvis/neck/scapula neutral alignment and teaching of deep core engagement

3) Customized exercise prescription for the Athlete.  One on One training specific to the Athlete's needs/imbalances/injuries/goals.  Training can be scheduled 1-2X/week to compliment strength & cardio workouts (off season)/practice & game schedule (in season)
*small group training available (2-4 athletes with similar goals

4) Maintenance exercises assigned to the Athlete to add to their current warm-up/cool-down/recovery regime

5) Ongoing consulting in person or via technology.  Should the Athlete sustain a new injury, continued consulting and supporting rehab exercises will be provided (with permission from the Athlete's medical/therapy/S&C team)
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6) Group workouts for Athlete's collegues/team upon request  
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CLIENT SUCCESS AND PRESS:

RED DEER REBELS
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ANDREW NIELSEN 

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BRANDON SUTTER
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Aug 28, 2019 Ben Kuzma: Canucks' Sutter looking forward to healthy bounce-back season thanks to Pilates

LUKE BAST
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​Colleen Manning has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years, and has a passion for movement, biomechanics, athletics, & improving how bodies move.  Having a foundation of knowledge in a Kinesiology degree from University of Alberta, NCCP Coaching certification in gymnastics, Pilates certification, JOGA training, FMS certified, along with various athletic training & fitness certifications, all complimenting how she assesses and trains individuals.  Colleen is continually learning and  training to understand more in how the body moves and functions - physically, mentally, & emotionally intertwined.
Colleen, a core specialist and movement coach, individualizes Core-Flex conditioning for each athlete's personal needs.  She takes into consideration sport/injury history, sport specific needs, the athlete's movement patterns and posture, as well as the individual's performance goals.