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Get ready 2015. RockTape has an army.

1/6/2015

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This past weekend I spent 3 days with some of the brightest minds in the world of movement and performance. It was a geek fest of my favorite kind and what's even better, is that we're all on the same team- The RockTape Instructor team. Big things are gonna happen this year. Epic things. If you're a Chiro, a PT, a Coach, a trainer, an LMT, or a movement junkie and you haven't taken our Functional Movement Taping course or our Performance Movement Techniques class, get to it fast, quick, and in a hurry. You won't want to miss what we're bringing to the table. Seriously.

www.RockTape.com

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2015. Sowing the Seeds for Growth

12/28/2014

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Three days. That's all that remains of 2014.  Remarkable events molded this year into one for the history books. Some sad, some insanely happy, some unbelievable but, all of them important for growth as I move forward into yet another phase of my life both professionally and personally. 
I am full of gratitude as my career is one that I love.  It consistently challenges me to expand my knowledge base and my horizons and I am better for it as a result. 
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 At that, 2015 has some new and exciting horizons I'll be exploring.  
While I'll still be happily treating clients in my clinics and teaching for Rocktape, something I'm deeply passionate about has been brewing...
In addition to my love for all things movement and performance related, one of my greatest commitments is to studying the effects of nutrition on cellular health, tissue repair, growth, and athletic achievement. Specifically...plant-based nutrition.
  
I adopted a plant-based, vegan lifestyle more than 8 years ago and it has made monumental, positive differences in all areas of my life., not the least of which is physically.  This coming year, please join me as I launch and grow The Seasoned Athlete, a venture I'm extremely excited about. Focused primarily on the athlete but, not excluding any that are interested, The Seasoned Athlete will be bringing a variety of resources to your table.  Sometimes, quite literally.  
Learning how to eat, train, and live in harmony with the seasons of Mother Earth, T.S.A., aims to bring us back to the roots of strength, our connection to this planet, ourselves, and every being we share it with.  


The website is still in production, and I won't reveal all that is coming but, stay tuned.  It's going to be quite an exciting ride! For now, feel free to tune in to the Facebook page for daily nutrition and training tips as well as more in depth posts regarding the physiological processes of becoming a fine tuned athlete.  I'll be revealing more and more about the coming events for T.S.A. in the upcoming months. 
Join me.  Let's grow together. 

Sincerely, 
Stace
 

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Muscle Pharm and NSCA

10/26/2014

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Big thanks to Muscle Pharm and the National Strength and Conditioning Association for having RockTape come out for this weekend's symposium. 
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Rock Tapin' the Rock n' Rollers

10/17/2014

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Whether you're a racer or a spectator, you're in for a good time on the entire course with a super line up of tunes to keep you goin'.  Music every mile makes up the heart and “sole” of this event. Live Denver bands will be performing a variety of music from alternative to classic rock, punk, funk and blues to jazz it up. The bands will keep the course pulsating as runners rock their way from start to finish! Want to see who you will be rockin’ out to during the race? Check out the Bands Along the Course.
 Speaking of "the course, here's a map for the full marathon. Maps for the half, 5k, and 10k can be found here.
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It's  guaranteed to be a fun weekend for everyone in our awesome city of Denver. 
Get outside, support some people that like to run for hours on end, drink some beers, rock out to some local talent, and most importantly, come say hi to me at the RockTape tent, GET ROCK TAPED, and take some home with you!
Event special: 2 rolls for $30! Cash or charge.
This weekend, October 17-19, Denver is host to one of the most popular and super fun marathon series in the country- The Rock n' Roll Marathon.  And, what kind of rockn' event would it be without RockTape there?!
We'll be set up and ready to tape Friday and Saturday inside the convention center for the Expo. Come by, say hi, get taped, and score some merch while you're at it!
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Marc Who??

10/13/2014

 
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Treatment sessions are 20 to 30 mins in length.  As an introductory offer, mention that you read this blog post and get a package of 6 20 minute MarcProPlus treatment sessions for $99!! This offer will last until November 28th, 2014 so hurry up and book your recovery and pain treatment session! 



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RECOVER FULLY
Without Yesterday’s Fatigue You Will…

  • Maintain proper biomechanics
  • Perform better
  • Lessen the likelihood of injury
MAXIMIZE TRAINING RESULTS
During resistance exercise you break muscles down; the strengthening and improvement happens afterwards during the recovery/remodeling process.

  • If you improve the recovery process you get more gains from the resistance training that you are already doing
IMPROVED CONDITIONING AND PERFORMANCE
Using Marc Pro regularly will condition muscles by improving the capacity of your vascular system; without any drugs or side effects…

  • More vessels means your body can deliver more oxygenated blood; therefore, muscles can do more, last longer, and perform better
  • Targeting specific areas or weak links is extremely easy with Marc Pro
  • Conditioning sessions when exercise is not possible (downtime) can help prevent regression
  • Conditioning makes it easier to begin or complete exercise programs or other desired activities
Make an appointment
Marc Pro Plus, that's who.  I've reserved my enthusiasm for this little device until I was sure of it's capabilities.  Well, it's safe to say I'm a fan and if you're an athlete in my clinic, soon you will be too.  Excited to announce that the Marc Pro Plus is available as a treatment tool in the Altitude Aptitude clinics.  Whether you're a crossfit athlete, a cyclist, runner, an obstacle course racer, a golfer, wrestler, or have a physically demanding profession,  the Marc Pro Plus will help you recover faster and play harder by treating all of your broken and battered bits. Not necessarily an athlete but have some achy muscles? No problem.  Marc doesn't discriminate. 
Need some more scientific jabberage to back up the claims? I did too. The official research journal of the American Society of Exercise Physiologists published two reports on the effectiveness of electro stimulation on muscles for recovery and performance.  I've linked one of those reports here. Read for yourself over a hot cup o' jo if you're into some cool science stuff.  

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The Scoop..



HOW THE MARC PRO PLUS WILL HELP YOURECOVER FASTER...

  • Reduce muscle fatigue or soreness
  • Get back to training or playing sooner
  • Train or play more often
  • Less likely to quit or postpone exercise programs
HELP PREVENT INJURY
From pro athletes, to recreational athletes, to urban athletes (computer work, etc) over-use causes the majority of injuries

  • Over-used is really the same as under-recovered
  • If you can’t or don’t want to do less then you need to recover more to help prevent over-use injury

Marc Pro Plus can address pain control.

  • When moving nourishment and waste with low frequency isn’t enough the high frequency setting can calm irritated nerves
  • Extremely strong, but comfortable pain relief in your back, neck, shoulders, arms and legs
  • Getting rid of pain and related muscle tension in the back can allow the recovery and conditioning settings to be effective
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Spartan World Championships 2014

10/12/2014

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Some first timers took on the challenge while other veterans of the rapidly going sport vied for the coveted title of Spartan World Champion (Saturday's event) as well as the first place podium finish for the 30 mile, legendary, Spartan Beast (Sunday's event).  The depth of the field of competitors was impressive as some of the top names in the sport went head to head in sprints to the finish line.  
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In a true testament to their athletic abilities, Isaiah WON the grueling 30 mile Beast and April stood on the podium yet again in 3rd place!

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It's been a few weeks now since the 2014 Spartan World Championship event in Killington, VT but the memories are still fresh. 
Over the course of two days, over 11,000 Obstacle Course Race (OCR) athletes stormed the foliage covered ski slopes of the Killington Ski Resort.  

I'm proud to say that I was a member of the RockTape treatment team for these elite,  sponsored athletes, Isaiah Vidal and April Dee. Both of them produced epic performances back to back in both events! Isaiah took 6th and April took 3rd in the world in the championship on Saturday and then went on for a remarkable display of physical and mental grit in the Beast less than 24 hours later.  


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So proud to have been part of their support for these events!  More to come in the future from these two for sure. :)
To follow these two power houses, you can find them on Instagram:  @isaiahvidal  and @aprilocr
Visit www.spartan.com for info on how you too can Spartan Up!
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CrossFit Games 2014

10/12/2014

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Ok..so I'm just a teensy bit late on posting these photos from the 2014 CrossFit Games in Carson, CA.  But, that doesn't mean it's not cool anymore.  The RockTape crew was in full force for the athletes competing at the Games this year. To say it was epically fun is an understatement.  I'll just entertain you with the photos since we've long since passed the rumble of the events.  Enjoy :)
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Spreading the Love to Boulder

8/25/2014

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Excited to announce that I'll be expanding my clinical services to CrossFit Sanitas in Boulder. This 10,000 sq. foot facility provides exceptional coaching and a variety of classes for their athletes.  I'm looking forward to serving the members there in addition to my CrossFit Evergreen community.  You can find me there on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm until 7pm.  
2525 Arapahoe right next to Sprouts. 
Call their front desk to schedule an appointment with me.  303-449-4635 


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RockTape: the Punk Rock Child of Kinesiology Tape. Part 2.

7/28/2014

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This past weekend was a taping FEST at the CrossFit Games in Carson, CA.  Athletes lined up for various applications ranging from protection for their hands, tweaked knees, shoulders, and backs, or simply support for certain movements.  
In this second part of the article, I discuss how kinesiology tape works, its applications, and its contraindications.  If you want to learn more about using RockTape with your clients, patients, and athletes, sign up for one of our Functional Movement Taping or Performance Movement Taping courses.  Either myself or one of our other fine instructors will provide a fun filled learning environment with an education in movement and taping  like no other.   Visit www.RockTape.com for dates and locations. 


Taping one of the CrossFit Games athlete's for lower back support before a heat. 
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CrossFit Games Athlete, Dan Bailey getting some tape to protect his hands. 
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Rock-(Tape)-ing the CrossFit Games 2014

7/22/2014

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I'm sitting at D.I.A right now waiting to board the plane that will take me and about one hundred other passengers to the "land of the pretty people".  Aka, Los Angeles. I'm praying to the flight gods that any screaming children will be placed in the rear of the plane or in an overhead compartment far, far away for the duration of the flight. 
The CrossFit Games 2014 are upon us!  Underneath my freshly pressed, white, button down dress shirt is my RockTape Athlete Services t-shirt silently poised like a cape waiting for the moment a CrossFit Games competitor cries for tape....

Who the eff am I kidding...I don't iron. But, The rest is true ;)
I'm stoked to be going and even more stoked to be going with my RockTape teammates to provide taping  to the world's fittest versions of the human species. Fine specimens indeed. 
Over the next few days, I'll be posting pics and video as often as I can. I have a feeling the rare moments that I find myself with a free set of hands, I might be shoveling food and water in my face but, I'll do my best to bring you all along for the experience through digital means. Follow my Altitude Aptitude fb page for the latest and greatest updates.
Click on the CrossFit pics below to go the the website for live coverage of the action. If you see the RockTape tent on tv or in person, wave ;)

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