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At Fluid Health and Fitness, we believe that structure dictates function.
Before we layer on strength, endurance, or speed, we make sure the body’s foundation — posture, breathing, and force control — is solid.

Your Core | 6 Movement Assessment is the starting point of that process.
It’s where we scientifically measure how well your body handles the demands of real-world movement.

Here’s exactly what you can expect from your Core | 6 experience at Fluid.

Congratulations on completing your initial screens. You are now ready to start your personalized program with your Movement Specialist at Fluid Health and Fitness.

At Fluid, we believe that true performance starts with a solid foundation. Training should not begin with intensity; it should begin with precision. Our philosophy centers on one clear principle:

“Fix the structure, then condition it.”

At Fluid Health and Fitness, we don’t guess with your fitness — we measure it.

When you schedule an Active Metabolic Rate (AMR) Assessment and Cardiopulmonary Screen, you’re not getting a surface-level test.
You’re getting a scientific blueprint of how your body breathes, moves, and fuels itself under stress — critical information to build a stronger, more resilient you.

Here’s exactly what you can expect from start to finish.

At Fluid Health and Fitness, we reject the reckless rush toward “fitness at all costs.”
We recognize that for older adults, the order of operations is non-negotiable:
Fix the structure. Stabilize the core. Condition the system.
Metabolic conditioning must be layered onto a body capable of handling force, posture, and breath.
Without this sequence, fitness becomes fragility.

In the world of real performance — not TikTok training gimmicks — metabolic conditioning isn’t about “sweating until you’re proud.”
It’s about building an efficient engine on a structurally sound chassis.

Imagine installing a high-torque race engine into a vehicle frame never designed to handle that kind of force. The sudden increase in power doesn’t improve performance — it overwhelms the chassis. Now, add to that a structural compromise: misaligned axles, deteriorated suspension, and uneven tire wear. Under these conditions, the torque doesn’t just stress the system — it exposes and amplifies every flaw, accelerating breakdown.

At Fluid Health and Fitness, we believe in educating our members beyond reps and sets. Our mission is to empower you with the science behind movement, metabolism, and performance. In this blog, we’re unpacking a few high-level questions that many of our advanced members and clients ask when they get into structured cardiovascular training or metabolic testing.

What is SMFR?
Self Myofascial Release (SMFR) is a technique used to reduce fascial restrictions and improve tissue extensibility by applying sustained pressure to areas of soft tissue that feel stiff or tender. At Fluid Health and Fitness, we teach SMFR as a combination of passive pressure (30 seconds) followed by active movement across three progressive stages. This technique can be applied using tools like foam rollers, lacrosse balls, massage peanuts, or even fingers.

What is Traction and Distraction?
Traction (pulling apart) and distraction (unweighting) are self-applied joint mobilization techniques that use bands or gravity-assisted positions to decompress the joint and improve its passive motion. This promotes capsular stretch and improved joint centration.

What is Percussion Inhibition?
Percussion inhibition is a technique using low-speed, low-amplitude vibration through a massage gun applied to musculoskeletal junctions to calm down hyperactive or guarded muscles. It targets the neuromuscular reflex arcs that maintain chronic tension, particularly in areas prone to postural overload.