Exercise Progression

After recognizing limits mostly due to my age, I checked out Unilocal and called Chris. I have been now to 10 visits and the results are eye opening.

I started seeing Chris last December after herniating a disc in my lower back (L5-​S1) and was desperately trying to reduce my pain and decrease or stop taking pain medication. After about two weeks of seeing Chris I was able to discontinue all prescription pain medication. I have met with Chris a handful of times over the past 6 months and with his guidance and recommendations have experienced about 5 pain free months… which has been priceless. The last time I saw Chris I was having some pain and weakness in my knee… tore my meniscus about 9 years ago and have had two surgeries in addition to having pletela displasia (sp) as a kid and left behind scar tissue… Chris did a tendon massage which was intense and a little painful, but had some amazing results in increasing range of motion and reducing pain by 50%. It’s an understatement to say Chris is good at what he does! His knowledge and expertise is inspirational and life changing. Thank you Chris!

I stumbled upon Chris while perusing South Bay running groups. He offered a «Runner’s Boot Camp» twice a week which caught my attention. I decided it was time to enlist some expert help with my not so efficient running skills. In no time at all, my balance & stride were in significantly better shape. It was during my time with Chris that I also learned he was called the Muscle Whisperer. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I had the opportunity to learn how true this statement was first hand when I developed some gnarly leg pains just one month before my first marathon! Fast forward two therapy sessions and I felt good as new. Chris truly is a master of the muscular system.
In summary:
–Knowledgable, practical treatment and advice
— Fantastic work outs
— Real results, real fast
— Adorable mascot pup (Go Miles!)

Chris at Exercise Progression is a miracle worker! I have been suffering from lower back pain for many years, after seeing Chris twice… I was pain free!

Chris Halford was highly recommended to me by a friend. She told me Chris was The Bomb. He is. The only problem? I live up on the Peninsula and it’s just too darn tough to get down to see him. I do, however, enjoy his monthly newsletters that are chock-​full of diet, nutrition, exercise and health tips. The man dabbles, and dabbles well, I might add, in a number of modalities that can get your body well, in tip-​top shape and moving pain-​free. He has a great disposition, very knowledgeable, and professional. Go see The Man. You will not be disappointed.

I have been going to the main trainer, Chris Holford for years now for a variety of therapy. He truly works magic. I have a pinched nerve that was making my arm numb all the way to my hand. Not not only was he able to relief the immediate pain, he worked with me to prevent it in the future.
I can’t stop recommending this guy… and my friends that have actually gone have not been disappointed.
Chris cares about what he does… which translates that he cares about you and your health. He is a true master at his art.

There are a lot of things that Chris has done for me that he can do for you:
1. He has helped me through a couple of running injuries. I have hurt myself badly distance running a couple of times, and Chris has worked with me on figuring out what went wrong and successfully helping me out with the rehabilitation.
2. I have Chris work on me almost weekly to keep me feeling good while I am in training mode (I am a marathon runner).
3. Chris acts as a personal trainer for me once or twice a week, putting me through some really challenging workouts.
Chris can do a lot for you, whether you are a serious athlete, dedicated to fitness, or just want to be in good shape and feel better. He is a super nice guy, too. I have referred a dozen or so people to Chris and everyone has enjoyed working with Chris and felt that the work was useful and worth the money.
I recommend trying him out for fitness consulting or body work!

A friend of mine has been training with Chris at Exercise Progression for a while now so I decided to join him for a workout.
Phenomenal!
Things I really appreciated:
— His ability to notice the smallest of corrections, that would make a big difference in my workout
— The hour flew by, I was constantly challenged both mentally and physically
— These workouts focus on both long and short term results
— Chris does research prior to you showing up. Your workout is customized for your specific goals. He isn’t just giving everyone the same cookie cutter workout.
— He’s a super positive guy and insightful on how to get results you desire.

I began seeing Chris when he worked at Club Sport, and at the time, my frequent upper body work outs would cause neck tension that ultimately caused some migraines. He was able to figure out exactly the source of the issues. and over a period of two sessions, I was feeling great.
What’s nice about Chris is that he gets a feel of how often he needs to see you and is not after seeing a patient just to make money. He truly is looking out for your health. Another thing that is great is that he will suggest exercises or stretches that will help his client maintain good health. What is rare about Chris is that he really has a talent and ability to find a patients’ issues quickly, and knows how much to push the physiology to achieve better health without going overboard.
Everyone whom I have recommended see him has had a great experience.

The bottom line is that Chris really, really knows his stuff!!!
Besides being knowledgeable about the human body in general, he’s a master at working out kinks and aches to help you improve your physical performance. He saved me and helped me be successful in both of my half-​marathons!
And he’s got a good sense of humor, takes time to answer your questions and explain physiology to you so that you can understand what’s going on in your own body.
My only complaint would be he’s too far (geographically) for me to see him on a more regular basis… but if you live near Milpitas… GO see Chris!!! You will not regret it.

I recently worked with Chris while training for a half marathon in May. I was battling old IT band and knee issues during my training, and needed a way to keep going. Chris’s pain release techniques are amazing. This training did not fix my injury, but rather allowed me to work within the boundaries of my body to achieve my goals. He worked with me to strengthen my core in order to better support my body and take some of the pressure off my knees. His training is specialized to fit your individual needs. I would highly recommend Exercise Progression for everyone looking to further their fitness goals.

I just recently ran my first marathon in May and all I can say is that I could not have done it without all the help from exercise progression. From core strengthening exercises that helped me run better and faster, to pain release techniques that helped heal my sore musles and injuries… I went to Chris at exercise progression for all my questions and I got real reliable answers that worked! And, yes in the end I was able to complete all 26.2 miles which may not have been possible without the techniques and exercises from Exercise Progression. I would recommend them to everyone, but especially anyone who has pain or injuries who still want to lead an active and healthy pain-​free life.