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 & Y-Balance)

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 

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019  Playing in Flames colours a dream come true for Red Deer native Nielsen

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 25 years, and has a passion for movement, biomechanics, athletics, & improving how bodies move.  She is currently the Director of Performance and Fitness with the Red Deer Rebels (WHL).  Having a foundation of knowledge in a Kinesiology degree from University of Alberta, NCCP Coaching certification in gymnastics, Pilates certification, JOGA training, FMS & Y-Balance Screen certified, along with various athletic training & fitness certifications, all complimenting how she assesses and trains individuals.  She is currently a online student at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. 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.  Colleen owns and operates Studio Pilates Fitness & Wellness, and is Director of Performance and Fitness for the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League. Colleen plans and run the Rebels' strength and conditioning workouts as well as injury prevention and recovery workouts.