Altamirano Fitness

05/12/2024

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03/12/2024

03/12/2024

FILIPINO PRIDE!
DID YOU KNOW?

Rodolfo Tan Cardoso, a chess prodigy from Anda, Pangasinan, became the FIRST Asian International Master at just 19 years old!

At age 10, he learned chess by watching games in a barbershop in Alaminos, Pangasinan. By 18, he was the Pangasinan chess champion and won the inaugural National Junior Chess Championship. In 1956, he stunned the chess world at the Moscow Chess Olympiad, scoring a remarkable 76.5% in his first international tournament and placing second to the legendary David Bronstein! A year later, he competed in the World Junior Chess Championship in Toronto, placing 5th and winning the prestigious Norman Vincent Brilliancy Trophy. In 1957, Cardoso made history by defeating a young Bobby Fischer in a match—becoming the only Filipino to ever beat the chess legend! 🏆

Rodolfo Cardoso’s achievements paved the way for future chess stars and proved that Filipino talent shines on the global stage.

Let’s celebrate his legacy as an icon of resilience and excellence in sports. 🙌🇵🇭

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01/12/2024

Always remember 🥀

"When life breaks you, it is because you are ready to be put back together differently.

Every piece of you that feels shattered is a piece that will find a new place, a new purpose, a new meaning.

Trust that the cracks are where the light gets in. And sometimes, in our brokenness, we find our greatest wholeness.

We find the courage to rebuild, to reimagine, to redefine what it means to be strong.

You are not broken; you are breaking through."

-Unknown

30/11/2024

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09/11/2024

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09/11/2024

“A neglected child in an adult body” refers to the lingering emotional and psychological effects experienced by adults who were neglected during their formative years. These adults often carry unresolved trauma that manifests in various behaviors and relationship pattern such as :

1. Put up with being hurt in the name of love

•Adults who were neglected as children often equate love with suffering or sacrifice because they learned early on that their emotional needs were not a priority. This leads to tolerating behaviors that hurt them emotionally or even physically. They may believe that love requires enduring pain or that being hurt is an acceptable trade-off for receiving affection, even if it’s conditional or inconsistent.

2. Attract emotionally unavailable partners

A neglected child may not have experienced consistent emotional connection, so as an adult, they may be drawn to partners who are emotionally distant or unavailable. This can feel familiar and comfortable, even if it is harmful. The subconscious mind seeks out what it knows, even if it means repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. These adults might also unconsciously try to ‘fix’ or ‘heal’ these partners, believing they can earn love by doing so.

3. Tolerate abuse in order to avoid rejection

•Fear of abandonment is deeply ingrained in neglected children. As adults, they may go to great lengths to avoid being left alone, even if it means tolerating abusive or toxic behavior. The need to feel connected or accepted can overshadow their sense of self-worth, causing them to endure mistreatment to maintain a relationship. This stems from the belief that their value depends on their ability to please or adapt to others, even to their own detriment.

4. Sacrifice their personal values to try to fit in

•Neglected children often grow up with a sense that who they are is not enough or valued. As adults, they may abandon or suppress their personal values, opinions, or beliefs in an attempt to fit in or be accepted. This pattern is driven by a desire to gain approval and avoid the rejection that they once faced in childhood. They may become people-pleasers, losing touch with their true identity in the process.

5. Feel responsible for other people’s happiness

•Children who felt neglected often internalize the belief that love and acceptance are conditional upon their ability to make others happy or take care of them. As adults, this translates to feeling overly responsible for the emotions and well-being of others. They might constantly try to solve other people’s problems, act as mediators, or go out of their way to prevent conflict, often at the cost of their own needs and emotional health.

6. Suffer in silence due to hyper-independence

•A neglected child learns early that asking for help or relying on others is not a safe option, leading to an overwhelming sense of self-reliance. As an adult, this hyper-independence manifests in refusing to seek or accept help, even when it’s needed. They often carry burdens alone and may have difficulty expressing their emotions or vulnerabilities, convinced that showing weakness or needing others makes them unworthy or susceptible to further neglect or rejection.

Recognizing these traits is a critical step in understanding the deep-rooted impact of childhood neglect. It opens up the possibility for healing, self-compassion, and establishing healthier relationship patterns that support emotional well-being and self-respect.

08/11/2024

When Messi Honored The Filipino Football Legend

Did you know that Paulino Alcántara, born in Concepcion, Iloilo, was one of FC Barcelona’s first superstars and a football legend?

In 2014, when Lionel Messi broke Alcántara’s record to become Barcelona’s all-time top scorer, he paid tribute to this Filipino-born icon.

The club marked the occasion by having Messi pose in a vintage-style jersey with Alcántara's name and number, symbolizing the impact both players have made on Barcelona’s history.

It’s a bit surprising that Alcántara’s legacy isn’t more celebrated here in the Philippines, given his achievements.

But there’s good news: his legacy lives on in the Copa Alcántara, one of the country’s most prestigious football competitions.

Let’s give Paulino Alcántara the recognition he deserves and celebrate his role in football history!

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01/10/2024

Autism Exercise Specialist Course and Certificate - Ready for another One with ACSM

01/10/2024

My daily dose of reading for my Fascial Manipulation Family. Feel free to dive into it—I’ll send the article to you later
The article, Fascia as a Sensory Organ by Robert Schleip, explores the fascia as one of the body's richest sensory organs, highlighting the four types of sensory nerve endings in fascial tissues: Golgi organs, Ruffini receptors, Pacini corpuscles, and interstitial receptors. These mechanoreceptors respond to mechanical stimuli like tension or pressure, providing sensory input crucial for muscle movement and body awareness.

Key points:

Fascial Sensory Nerve Endings: Fascia is innervated by many sensory nerves, which are critical for perceiving mechanical changes in the body. Different receptors are responsive to specific touch techniques used in therapeutic practices.

Stimulation Techniques:

Muscle Spindles: Techniques like Swedish massage’s petrissage can compress or stretch muscles to influence spindle fibers, leading to muscle tone adjustments.

Golgi Receptors: These are best stimulated through slow tissue manipulations that target relaxation, often used in techniques like cross-fiber mobilization or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF).

Ruffini Corpuscles: Slow, firm shearing movements stimulate these receptors, useful for encouraging tissue relaxation.

Pacini Corpuscles: These require varying, novel stimuli to help with spinal mobility and cortical mapping.
Free Nerve Endings: Found in the periosteum (around bones), these can be stimulated through strong pressure techniques, which are often used for pain desensitization and creating parasympathetic shifts in the nervous system.

The clinical applications of these findings suggest that therapists can optimize their treatment approaches by targeting specific mechanoreceptors in fascial tissues to improve bodily function, movement, and pain management.

29/09/2024

‼️💪When it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, understanding your daily calorie intake and eating the right food are key components. I don't use the word "diet"; rather, I prefer saying "choosing the right food for you." It's all about nourishing your body with the proper balance of nutrients that align with your individual needs, activity levels, and goals. By selecting foods that are nutrient-dense and mindful of portion sizes, you're setting yourself up for long-term success. Knowing your daily calorie needs can help you maintain energy, support muscle recovery, and achieve your health objectives—whether that's building strength, improving fitness, or simply feeling your best. The focus should always be on creating sustainable habits that work for your body and lifestyle, not on restrictive or short-term measures.💪💪

29/09/2024

AFTER CLASS MANDATORY GROUPHIE

21/09/2024

Understanding the Power of Fascia: The Body’s Hidden Web

𝙵𝚊𝚜𝚌𝚒𝚊 𝚒𝚜 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚐𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚜𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚖 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚍𝚢, 𝚎𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚘𝚛𝚐𝚊𝚗, 𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚌𝚕𝚎, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚗𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚎, 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚠𝚎𝚋 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚏𝚊𝚌𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚞𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗, 𝚖𝚘𝚟𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚘𝚍𝚢."

When we think of the body’s structure, we often focus on bones and muscles. But beneath the surface, there lies a vast and dynamic system called fascia, which serves as the body's hidden web, silently supporting every move we make. Fascia connects everything in the body muscles, organs, nerves enabling communication and coordination on a level we rarely consider.

Fascia is not just passive connective tissue. It is highly sensory, responsive, and adaptable. It plays a crucial role in maintaining stability, providing flexibility, and allowing for smooth movement. However, when fascia becomes restricted due to injury, poor posture, or repetitive movements, it can create tension and pain, disrupting the body's balance and overall function.

at Altamirano Fitness And TheraBliss, we focus on treating the body holistically, and fascia is central to this approach. By addressing fascial health, we can:

Improve mobility and flexibility
Reduce chronic pain and tension
Enhance posture and alignment
Support efficient movement in sports and daily activities

Through techniques like FASCIAL MANIPULATION , we help unlock the body's natural potential to move, heal, and thrive. Whether you're an athlete looking to enhance performance or someone seeking relief from chronic discomfort, treating the fascia is essential to achieving long-lasting results.

Your fascia is the key to unlocking your body's true potential. Keep it healthy, and your body will move with ease and vitality.
-Princess Altamirano.