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    Training for Balance

    4.9 (18 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    2020 Pasadena 1/2 Marathon (Conquer LA Challenge)

    I used to be one who didn't really exercise. Then one day I found myself starting to run, which then lead to training for marathons and 1/2 marathons, and then my friends asked me too sign up for a Spartan Race. I knew I was going to need some kind of training but I never felt comfortable with gym equipment. I remembered meeting Carla when she first opened (but at the time, wasn't able to come/attend). So I gave her a call and she provided an assessment on what my goals were and set up a day to come in. I have been coming to Carla and finding how everything in the in the body is in sync with one another and how balance affects so many things! Since training with Carla, I have adjusted the way I stand/lean, my walking, how I drive, as well as breathing for my runs, which in addition, I joined a running group that implements ChiRunning and have found similarities to what Carla has already taught me! It has been an amazing journey to train with her and see results that I never would have imagined happening for myselfrunning faster and hitting new PRs to lifting my own body weight, not being the "tired" that so many people claim to be and not understanding why, as well as recognizing and being aware of when I'm off balance just from standing or even sitting and turning my steering wheel!!!! As you can see from reading this review, I HIGHLY recommend her. Come learn new things for a healthier, more balanced you!

    Trained and ready for bodybuilding competition! Thanks Carla! We rocked!

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