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30 minutes, 2 times a week might seem too good to be true, this slow motion training style actually represents a groundbreaking advance in  fitness. For you, this unlocks benefits you simply won't find in traditional cardio and strength training.


Benefits great for your daily life.  Benefits critical to your long-term health:

 
Traditional training emphasizes hard workouts and consistent cardio. Most people don't have the time or energy to follow through.  Now you can get better results with less time commitment using this  simple combination of exercise, nutrition and rest.
 
 
Perfect  for the busy new yorker: 20 minutes, 2 times a week, barely break a sweat, work or street clothes acceptable, no shower needed, and it's conveniently located in a private gym in midtown east. 

 
Because  of the low impact, joint and back friendly approach, this training  style has been endorsed by doctors, adopted by physical
therapists and  rehabilitation specialists, and accepted in many holistic lifestyle  communities.

 
Using state-of-the-art MedX machines built  specifically for this SlowFlow style, you engage 100% of your muscles  in a safe, steady, and consistent process that guarantees you balanced,  long-lasting results. It's a claim that typical strength training just  can't make.
 
 
Ideal for any age, any body type, either gender, and any level of physical fitness


Because  slow motion training focuses on lean muscle mass, you can walk away  with a slim and good looking physique, feeling a difference in as  little as a week and seeing results in as little as three weeks.


It's  healthy for your heart: The SlowFlow technique places a strong emphasis on building skeletal muscles traditional strength training struggles to build. This significantly decreases the stress and demand  on your cardiovascular system


There are 5 basic components that set Slow Motion Training apart from the traditional, out-dated workout routine:


  • slow, high-intensity movement



  • short-term muscle failure



  • consistency



  • ample rest



  • proper guidance




Slow, High-Intensity Movement: 


The  slow, high-intensity movement engages every single part of your muscle.  On the other hand, traditional strength training promotes  jerky movement and fast pushes.  This leads to imbalanced muscle growth  and a significant increase in the chance of serious injury:


Short-Term Muscle Failure:


The  big reason you see greater results in less time, is that slow motion training naturally leads your muscles to short-term failure.   Short-term muscle failure happens when your muscles have reached a  state of exhaustion where they simply can't push any more. 


As  a result, your body instinctively moves fast to create new cells and  build new muscle.  In other words, your body understands that it must  get stronger in order to meet the pressing demands it suddenly has to  face. This won't occur with most modern-day strength training.


This  DOES NOT mean you have to perform multiple reps with multiple sets to accomplish this short-term muscle failure.  Instead, Slow Flow Training  uses only two or three reps of higher weights and longer time, so your body is in a constant state of resistance before it has to relax.  


And this is one of the reasons why your session only lasts for 30 minutes. 



Consistency:


Even  if you use weight machines in a normal gym, it is extremely rare to find someone who doesn't jerk or strain their muscles to work "faster"  or try and finish the last few reps.  Surprisingly, you still see this  if you are working with a trainer.  And this is BAD NEWS  for you and your muscles.  Not only does this often lead to injury, but  this defeats the entire purpose of working out: training your ENTIRE  body.


When you work with Ann Marie,  in combination with the slow movement aided by the MedX machines, you  are "forced" to engage ALL your muscles equally, so you walk away with  a lean, balanced body and physique. 


Ample Rest: 


One of the side  effects of bringing your muscles to short-term failure is that you MUST  give your muscles time to rest and recover.  Even with a shorter workout and less reps, you are working your muscles significantly  harder than your typical gym workout.  


Giving your body the rest it needs means better results for you in less time.  The busy New Yorker's dream come true.


Proper Guidance:


With  a traditional gym workout, you have the option to either work with a trainer or to work out on your own.  It's well understood in all  circles that no matter what or or how you're training, having a  personal trainer not only gets you better results faster and provides  essential accountability, but it also can be a critical component in  avoiding injury.


With slow motion training, working out without  a qualified trainer is not an option.  It is both practical and  essential:
 

When the goal is to bring your  muscles to short-term failure, you MUST have someone there to help you  finish the rep and bring you back to a normal position.  Without this  help, you can both jerk your muscles and stress your joints.
 

 
Different parts of the same muscle reach  failure at separate times.  As a result, your trainer helps readjust  the position of the machine so it can engage the entire muscle  properly, while making sure you can bring the machine to a neutral  position safely.
 
Instead of counting reps, the slow motion training revolves around good form and maintaining the  resistance for a certain amount of time, usually around a minute and a  half.  Your trainer will be there with a timer in hand to make sure you  put in the right amount of energy for the right amount of time. 

As  with all trainers, accountability and encouragement is one of the best tools for success that you have.  We all have moments where we need a little bit of a pep talk to get us back on track and pushing through to the end. 






Working with a personal trainer saves you time AND money


The  logic is simple:  As it is, two workouts a week is already going to  save you money over traditional training.  However, the big money-saver  is that a qualified trainer helps you get the greatest results possible  in the shortest amount of time. 

In other words, it might take  a person working alone in a conventional style 6 months to get the same  quality and strength you can get in two months of Slow Flow training.  And with a typical gym membership being anything but cheap, you benefit  from significant savings right away.



 
 
 


Ann Marie Hennessy


Welcome. My name is Ann Marie Hennessy. And besides the fact that this SlowFlow technique already offers you a new, unique and highly beneficial fitness experience, I personally offer experience and expertise most personal trainers just can't offer you.


My first line of study was actually in holistic medicine and reflexology. Shortly after I continued my training and became a certified massage therapist.


But after a significant personal injury I was forced to reconsider my  approach to my own fitness which is when I discovered the technique behind the SlowFlow method I would use with you. The results astounded me, and shortly after I continued my education and became an internationally certified personal trainer with formal training in this high intensity method at a well-respected program in Europe.


The combination offers you a direct advantage in your desire to create a long-term healthy lifestyle and fitness level. Along with my SlowFlow technique, my experience as a massage therapist, a reflexologist, and a student of holistic medicine allows me to tailor a specific program for your individual needs and goals. While I make sure you are getting the most out of your workouts to achieve the maximum results in the shortest amount of time, I also pride myself in my sensitivity to every aspect of your body's individual needs and characteristics. I am gentle yet focused on real results. I am sensitive to your needs yet ready to keep you accountable and on track.


As a result I have been recognized in such sources as Daily Candy, Urban Baby, IN-New York Magazine, Time Out NY, The New York Times, The Today Show (with Stacy London), Shecky's, Vogue, and WB 11 Morning News.


But I would invite you to experience this difference for yourself. When you sign-up for your free session to the right, we will meet at a private gym in Midtown East and go through a short workout so you can see and feel how this technique works. At the same time, I will work with you to create a specific program tailored to your needs and goals.


 
 
  


 


 Personal Endorsements


"Ann Marie  gets results! As a woman with the early stages of osteoporosis, my goal  was to get stronger and healthier. Through my workouts with Ann Marie I was able to surpass my goal by reversing my bone loss and increasing my bone density! Ann Marie’s  flexibility and creativity, enhanced by the multiple skills she has up  her sleeve, allowed her to create an individualized program specific to  my needs. Her great attention to form ensures injury prevention, but  also enables her to push the envelope of what I thought I was capable  of to achieve great results. Best of all, her great sense of humor  makes each session enjoyable. If you are serious about getting  healthier, Ann Marie is a perfect fit!"


- M. Kenneda


"Since working out with Ann Marie  I have doubled my strength which has made everyday tasks like grocery  shopping and lifting my bike much much easier. In addition, the  combination of exercisers has eliminated at least 90% of the upper back  pain and tension caused from sitting at a computer all day. Dropping a  full dress size and the ability to maintain proper posture (due to  increased back strength) coupled with actually enjoying my workouts and  receiving nutritional tips that I can happily adhere to keep me coming  back week after week. Ann Marie has that rare combination of strengths that make her a secret you don't really want to share in New York City..."


- L. Purcell


"Ann Marie Hennessy came to me very highly recommended by my therapist.  I suffer with a marked scoliosis which causes me very serious back pain.  Ann Marie  has done a lot to strengthen my back, and to improve my muscle tone all  over.  My legs are now much stronger and really support the core of my body.  She has improved my balance and improved my posture."


- Beryl H.


"I first met Ann Marie after receiving a Reflexology gift certificate. That was 5 years ago. Our relationship has since expanded to include outstanding Massage Therapy and currently includes Personal Training. Ann Marie  combines all of her knowledge to make the experience very fulfilling.  After a relatively short time I like the way I feel and look."


- Bob F.


“Ann Marie  has that rare combination of a no-nonsense approach tempered with wisdom and a great sense of humor. If you want vitality and well being  you can’t do better than combining the High Intensity technique with  her personal training style. In a world of fads and mediocrity, she  stands out as a rare gem. I can’t recommend her enough.”


- N.S. Baer