DAWN SCHOORLEMER
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Author: Prosoft Phils
“Stretching with the aerial silks with Robin is rejuvenating and you don’t have to hang upside down…although, that is easier and more fun than you may think.”
“Amanda and Christy’s classes are powerful and energizing! The space is beautiful too, so you just feel good being here.”
[ajax_load_more container_type="div" post_type="post"]Julia (Williamstown)
“My knee feels so much better now that you’ve explained that my hip was causing it to go out of alignment. Being mindful with the exercises and movements makes all the difference in the world.”
[ajax_load_more container_type="div" post_type="post"]Pat G (Williamstown)
“I’ve been to the best spas and rehab centers in the country. Robin has helped me more than anyone else.”
“I’ve finally found the place I feel comfortable exercising in. Big gyms intimidate me and I feel like a hamster on a wheel. This place feels like home.”
“This is the coolest place in Williamstown!”
“Great classes, amazing atmosphere, equally amazing staff.”
“Robin is a terrific motivated teacher with an enthusiasm that’s infectious. Her skills as a physical therapist and her knowledge of the human body make her an ideal leader to help folks achieve their goals in a safe and beneficial program.”
[ajax_load_more container_type="div" post_type="post"]Suzy K (Williamstown)
“This has been a life changing experience. I’ve been to other physical therapists and doctors for my knee pain. Robin and Nicole were able to find what actually caused the pain and show me what to do about it in one session.”
[ajax_load_more container_type="div" post_type="post"]Run Analyst + Wireless EMG
Nicole Armbrust, PT, OCS, FAFS
is coming to Berkshire Fitness Company
April 20th – 23rd
Join us for an informal talk on Tuesday, March 22 at 7:00pm titled :
“10 Years of Boston”
As a Physical Therapist, Run Analyst and all lover of all things running, Nicole brings her passion and a unique perspective on what it’s like to complete the Boston Marathon 10 times. You will leave motivated, energized and determined to do more of what you love.
(Light refreshments and wine included)
Anyone in attendance will be eligible for 10% off when you schedule your
JumpStart Running Myometric Running Analysis
Nicole will be at Berkshire Fitness Company in Williamstown March 19-23
- SAT/SUN 9am -12pm by appointment
- MONDAY 8am – 7pm by appointment
- TUESDAY 8am – 7pm by appointment
- WEDNESDAY 8am – 11am by appointment
“My head was spinning – in a good way – afterwards – mostly thinking about how excited I am to get my body working well again.
Elizabeth S (Williamstown)
“Awesome! These videos are extremely helpful to reference while I am learning the proper stretches / exercises. So easy to forget, or do them incorrectly.”
Ann Marie S (Williamstown)
“I began working with Nicole Armbrust shortly after the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials. Nicole embodies the perfect balance of knowledge and enthusiasm. Her encouragement, paired with her vast running knowledge–from form and injuries to the best strength program to target my specific muscle imbalances–gave me the hope and motivation I needed to continue running.”
Susan Loken (Phoenix, AZ)
Certified Running Coach & Personal Trainer
JumpStart Running myoMetric Assessment
by appointment
myoMetric Running assessment is powered by an expert running analyst & Noraxon technology (www.noraxon.com). Movement assessment includes footwear analysis and recommendations.
Wireless EMG technology makes it clear which muscles are firing and which could use a JumpStart.
You will leave with a clear explanation of any existing pathology/inefficiency/energy leaks compared to ideal biomechanics.
Virtual follow up includes written summary of evaluation with videos specific to YOUR assessment for effective strength and flexibility training. This means no more time wasted on exercises that aren’t working for you.
10 Years of Boston
March 22
THURSDAY 7PM
What does it take to complete a total of 30 something marathons, including a whopping 10 Boston finishes without any major injuries?
Nicole will share her insight and experience with humor and respect for this 119 year old Boston tradition.
FREE & ATTENDEES GET 10% OFF THE myoMETRIC ASSESSMENT
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Yoga4Life (Seniors)
Gentle Yoga class designed specifically for the senior set. Join certified yoga instructor Mary Edgerton for a unique experience at Berkshire Fitness Company. Explore visualization techniques and meditation to reduce stress and encourage a greater sense of peaceful well-being. Designed specifically for seniors, this four-week class helps stretch and tone muscles, safely explore greater mobility in the joints, improve balance, and more. Whether you have done yoga for years or are entirely new to the practice, seniors of all different levels in mobility and flexibility can participate in this yoga class.
- Thursday – 11:00 AM
beFIT Golf Coaching
Intermediate and Competitive private coaching with
Peter Egazarian, PGA, TPI.
Initial evaluation
Personalized learning plan
Technology aided coaching
beFIT Golf Performance
We take your swing report from Peter and customize a strength and flexibility program just for you. We will find the energy leaks and target the specific areas of your feet, hips and upper back to get your body ready to swing with consistency and power.
Robin Dufour is a Certified Nike Golf Performance Specialist and Physical Therapist with 20 years of experience
Includes 2 private sessions with customized training videos
- By appointment
- $200.00
Beginning T’ai Chi
T’ai chi ch’uan (also spelled taijiquan) originated in China in the 16th or 17th century as a martial art form, and has traditionally been practiced for its health benefits as well as for self-defense. Over time, five main schools of t’ai chi developed in China, the most popular of which remains the Yang style. Originally, the Yang style form consisted of 108 postures. Viewing the 108-movement form as needlessly long and repetitive, Cheng Man-ch’ing developed a shorter, 37-posture version that takes only ten minutes to perform. This shorter version is the emphasis of this class.
Instruction will focus on t’ai chi as a form of exercise and meditation. Designed for beginners, the class may also be helpful to current t’ai chi practitioners seeking a refresher course and/or the pleasure of group practice.
Taught by Zelda Stern who studied t’ai chi ch’uan in the 70’s in New York City with Herman Kauz, a martial arts expert who became one of the most prominent teachers of t’ai chi in this country. Kauz was an early student of Cheng Man-ch’ing (Zheng Manqing), one of the first Chinese masters to teach t’ai chi ch’uan publicly in the United States. After moving to Williamstown, Zelda continued to practice t’ai chi independently until she found Scott Carrino, with whom she studied for a number of years. She eventually taught in his place while on sabbatical.
“T’ai chi ch’uan, a gentle form of martial arts combining deep, diaphragmatic breathing and flowing, dancelike poses, can be a remarkably potent workout for people of many ages. In various recent studies and reviews, tai chi has been found to improve practitioners’ balance, leg strength, cardiovascular endurance, pulse rate, muscular flexibility, immune system response, sleep habits, happiness, sense of self-worth, and ability to concentrate and multitask during cognitive tests.”
– Gretchen Reynolds, “Ask Well: What Are the Benefits of Tai Chi?” New York Times, 6 March 2015.
- Wednesdays – 1:00 PM
