How To Get The Most Out Of Your Fitness - Why We Integrated REGENERATE Strength and Regenerate Health Medical Center
Since the inception of REGENERATE Strength, it was our core belief that EVERY individual was unique and that there was no standard fitness prescription that was right for everyone.
Humans are complex and we wanted to honor that. What works for one person, generally isn’t the best route for the next person.
When Dr ACE and I founded Regenerate Health Medical Center (“RHMC”) back in 2016, we knew that one day, we wanted to find a way to combine the medical and the fitness into one operation. The value of having a dedicated team like RHMC right alongside the accountability of a Coach is something that is hard to put a price tag on. One of the bigger challenges that we have seen in the fitness industry, is finding a fitness program that can adapt to your ever changing circumstances, while keeping you both motivated on your fitness journey, as well as addressing any health issues that come up along the way.
We started to see this trend with higher level fitness & strength coaches, when they started seeking out relationships with naturopathic doctors. Coaches needed a reliable source to send their clients to when health issues started to effect performance and/or accountability. The correlation between performance (higher level athlete down to the soccer mom) and the overall health of the client, became very apparent. Having, not only a Coach on board, but a qualified health professional on top of that became the secret sauce that began to improve the client’s performance in the gym, as well as in life.
The key difference with RHMC, is that Dr ACE is VERY serious about her physical health and her fitness journey. She understands what it takes to stay fit, as well as work on everything else “under the hood". Her approach is so different than the majority of healthcare providers who would likely tell you to stop working out or reduce your physical activity to heal. Fortunately, her and I both believe that movement is the key to staying healthy and fit. RHMC is also very fortunate in that our associate doctor, Dr. Rachel Alioto, also shares our enthusiasm for living a healthy fit life. The culture that we have created at RHMC has made becoming a client of REGENERATE Strength that much easier, because you know that both the REGENERATE Strength and RHMC teams have your back.
Just incase we haven’t been introduced, here’s a quick background on me and why both Dr ACE and I are so passionate about what we do and why the combination of RHMC and REGENERATE Strength is so needed.
Over the past two (2) decades, I’ve been fortunate enough to build an extensive background in the corporate business world, as well as a thorough education and “in the trenches” Coaching history. My goal was always to open a world class training facility, where the client, not a methodology, dictated the design of the fitness program. My Coaching education includes being certified as an OPEX CCP Level 1 Coach (NASM accredited) and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach (PN 1), to name a few. Over the years, I have done many different types of certifications that have furthered my knowledge of program design, nutrition and different types of fitness methodologies (CrossFit, USA Weightlifting, etc.).
I started taking an active role in my health in 2005 when my fitness journey began doing bootcamps. As I evolved, I was transfixed, as many others have been, into being a CrossFit trainer. Realizing, after a few years, the lack of sustainability within this style of training, I knew there had to be a more sustainable way to train and to coach. OPEX Fitness, an accredited fitness coaching education platform, created an opportunity to learn the how's and why's behind program design, nutrition, assessment and what it meant to truly become a professional coach. Through that learning, Regenerate Strength was born to help people create longevity in their lives with whatever THEY wanted to accomplish.
Having a Coach is more than just getting a workout prescribed for you. The Coach/Client relationship goes much deeper than that. Which is why, to this day, I’m still coached by my mentor and friend, Michael Bann. 6+ years and counting! He knows me so well by this point and understands when to back off volume or to push me. The continual refinement of my fitness program helps to ensure that even with my busy lifestyle, I’m still able to make progress over time! This is the same approach that I take with my clients.
I’m a huge believer in using a combination of movement, nutrition and lifestyle management, to live a pain free and active lifestyle. Your fitness program should be based on your individual needs and ever changing health conditions.
The combination of REGENERATE Strength and Regenerate Health Medical Center couldn’t be more of a perfect fit. Both Dr ACE and I couldn’t be more excited to get you thriving on both your health and fitness journey’s! Call the office today (805) 620-7122 or click the “FREE CONSULT” button in the top menu to schedule your initial assessment and let’s get your fitness journey started!
Embrace. Empower. Evolve.
Coach Dave Downey
