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Does Online Virtual Personal Training Work?

Pandemic aside, there’s a reason why virtual personal training is one of the fastest-growing segments in the fitness industry…because it works! And we swear by it. In fact, virtual personal training has long been a big part of the Driven Fit + SWS fitness model (well before Covid-19 reared its ugly head) as a way to bring convenience and flexibility to our busy clients who travel or don’t have time to hit the gym.

Obviously, we live in a different world today where “going virtual” is a way of life. Fortunately for the trainers at Driven Fit + SWS, we have the experience and know-how to remotely connect with our clients and provide a customized virtual personal training experience that gets results. Here’s how…

Access to the DrivenFit app

With virtual training from Driven Fit + SWS, you have access to our app that includes 24/7 direct messaging to our trainers. You can also download workout video content that you can do anytime and anywhere!

Flexibility

This is for all the people out there who still want to maintain a regular fitness routine and get results, but simply do not have the time to hit the gym because of travel, work, or other commitments.

With virtual training at Driven Fit + SWS, you can connect any time and from anywhere – home, resident gym, hotel…anywhere!

Personalized Training Plan

When you opt for our one-on-one personalized training, we will create a custom workout plan based on your personal preferences and available equipment. And just because it’s virtual doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy! When you work one-on-one with one of our trainers, your virtual training sessions will be just as tough as if we were in the gym.

Throughout your fitness journey, we will work together. Our trainers will track your progress, and if you are getting off track or you’re approaching a plateau, your sessions will be adjusted accordingly. In addition, you will receive real-time trainer interaction at every session with form and technique analysis to prevent injury and to get the most out of your workout.

Nutritional Guidance & Food Recommendations

Not only will we track your fitness progress, but your diet as well. We ask that you keep a food log, which will we check regularly and make necessary adjustments to your caloric intake or portion sizes.

Eating out and not sure what to order? Traveling and need an adjustment to your workout? No prob. Just shoot us a text or access us through the app and we’ll get back to you immediately.

Lifestyle Management

When it comes to health and fitness, it’s not always easy to stick to a plan. We get it. You won’t always want to work out. You will feel tired. Stress and commitments will keep you from staying on track. Or maybe you’ll just start getting bored. This is where we come in, motivate, and bring you back to life.

Train virtually with Driven Fit + SWS!

Interested in learning more about our virtual personal training options? From one-on-one customized personal training, virtual workout parties, and classes, we offer several ways to get the results you want! Call or text our South Tampa fitness studio today at (813) 440-3016 and schedule a FREE 50-minute virtual training session!

 

Power & Strength Training: Why You Need It

Power is the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movement. While it sounds simple, what you probably don’t know is that after the age of 30, we start losing up to ten percent of our strength every decade and thereafter. To make it worse, we’re losing nearly three times that amount in power! So how we do maintain power as we age? It’s simple…with power and strength training 

 

What Is Power Training? 

Power is the product of both strength and speed, and at Driven Fit in South Tampa, it is a key element in achieving overall fitness results. Because power training stimulates the nervous system, it can reduce the chance of injury when used frequently and correctly. Power training involves 

  • Increasing power (obviously) 
  • Exercises that produce gains in power which help sustain physical ability 
  • Finding an optimal combination of speed and weight training  

 

Strength vs. Power  

As we age, power flows more swiftly than strength. With that in mind, most of our custom fitness programs include exercises that produce gains in both strength and power 

Unfortunately, in our industry we know many other trainers underutilize the power training part. For instance, other personal trainers often focus on the amount of weight and number of reps without paying mind to the speed of execution. Team Driven knows optimal power training and overall fitness results are achieved when speed is added to weightlifting and resistance training 

 

Driven Fit Power Training Exercises 

We’ve got several power training exercises in our arsenal, but these are by far our favorites: 

 

Kettlebell Swings  

Several studies show how kettlebell swings are significant to power development, especially in terms of vertical jumping. In addition, the kettlebell swing is an excellent way to incorporate conditioning and volume training for your glutes and hamstrings. We have a wide array at the studio so you can work up as you increase your strength! 

 

Bust it with Battle Ropes 

Ropes are a versatile tool that allows you to combine other movements to achieve a more efficient workout. Work your arms and legs with a hip hinge motion to swing the ropes and produce power in your hips, hamstrings, and glutes. You can blast calories and build muscle at our gym when you add these to your regimen. 

 

Medball Slams 

Perfect for power, perfect for releasing pent-up frustration! And, while you may think slamming a big, heavy ball is going to hurt, it’s one of the most joint-friendly power movements and easiest to learn.   

 

Principles of Power Training 

At Driven Fit, we understand the importance of power training (especially for our clients ages 30 and up) and incorporate it into most of our fitness programs. The philosophy of power training is straight forward and includes: 

 

  • Choosing the right tool. Whether you choose a medball, kettlebell, or sandbag, power is achievable by using a variety of different tools. Choose what works best for you and your fitness program.  
  • Performing power work first. Power exercises belong at the beginning of the workout when the body is fresh and not fatigued. Plus, we just like getting the real hard stuff out of the way and moving on with the rest of the workout. Hate us at the beginning and love us at the end! 
  • Keeping reps moderate. Power work doesn’t involve utilizing super high reps or chasing fatigue. In fact, both are counterproductive in terms of developing power. Your trainer will make sure that the reps push you but don’t completely burn you out; we’ll also watch for proper form on every move.  

 

Power Training at Driven Fit  

Ready for power?! The personal trainers at Driven Fit can help you achieve the results you want! For more information on our fitness programs, please call or text our South Tampa wellness studio gym today at (813) 440-3016! 

 

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3D Body Scanning at DrivenFit

At DrivenFit, we pride ourselves on offering our clients the latest technological advances in fitness and total body wellness. We love our gadget, the Stkyu S100 3D Body Scanner! This highly intuitive tool allows us to perform a 3D body scan in seconds using just a turntable and 3D camera. It truly tracks the effectiveness of your workouts. Learn more…

 

Why Use a 3D Body Scanner?

The Styku is by far the new gold standard in health assessments. No longer must we rely on the inaccuracy of weight scales to track progress! 

With the 3D body scanner, we can extract millions of exact measurements (with less than 1% error!) from your waist, hip, thigh with 2 mm accuracy, and reconstruct your body in 3D…in just 35 seconds. Also, we can leverage body measurements to calculate an accurate body fat percentage. 

The 3D model uses this information to highlight changes in your shape and to help set goals. Nothing is more illustrative and more motivating than to actually see your body transform! 

Better yet, our 3D body scanner is completely private, and clients can be scanned in leggings, shorts, or any form-fitting clothing. From the scan, we can rotate, pan, and zoom to view stunning, interactive 3D before and after visuals.

When you want to truly see the transformation, you need to partner with a personal trainer at DrivenFit in South Tampa! You can also workout virtually through our gym app, but we haven’t quite perfected the 3D scan through your phone yet. Tech will eventually get there. The Styku Scanner is seriously one of the best benefits of our training gym. Come check it out!

 

The Best Training Assistant 

Simply put, a 3D body scanner is a personal trainer’s best friend. Not only does it compile accurate measurements and body fat percentage, but it allows you to see the impact of your workouts…the greatest motivator of all.  

As part of our personal training program, we use the Styku 3D body scanner for:  

 

3D Model: Rotate, pan, and zoom a full body model from a body scan to visualize shape and landmarks. 

Shape Analysis: Analysis of a client’s profile, silhouette, and waist-to-hip ratio

Track Progress: Chart key measurements over time, helps clients stay motivated 

Fat Analysis: Offers more consistency than traditional methods such as calipers and BIA 

Risk Assessment: Track your risk of obesity-related disease using measurements of waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat 

Goal Setting: Meet fat-loss goals. 3D scans help us set goals based on desired weight loss, personal burn rate, and activity level

Dashboard: View data analysis, set preferences, and manage an account from anywhere in the world 

 

Start Your Fitness Journey

Start your journey with our trainers in South Tampa, FL! Our intensive programs are designed to achieve total body wellness through personal training, massage therapy, and chiropractic care. Call or text us today at (813) 440-3016

 

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South Tampa Outdoor and Virtual Workouts

As always, the wellness of our staff and clients is our top priority – especially as we reopen our doors after the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, we are offering numerous ways for our clients to continue their fitness journey without missing a beat!

 

Our Outdoor Training Area

Allow us to introduce you to our outdoor workout lounge at our South Tampa personal training fitness center! This is a great option for those who wish to get back into the gym but are still uncomfortable with an indoor workout. 

Here’s what you can expect from our fresh air studio…

  • One-on-one training with our tire, resistance exercise tools, ropes, and HIIT moves
  • Disinfectant wipes will be readily available throughout the workout area for clients to wipe down any equipment before and after use. We sanitize all of our outdoor equipment too.
  • In addition to cleaning with wipes, our staff will thoroughly clean all equipment and surfaces throughout the day with hospital-grade disinfectant.
  • Training accommodates social distancing requirements. 

 

Forget the standard outdoor exercise and kick the intensity up on the – lounge. Work out with a trainer one-on-one for the results you’re after! Call/Text for an appointment today! 

 

Virtual Training 

Ever since the beginning of Driven Fit South Tampa, virtual training has always been an integral part of our fitness programs and it will continue to do so. 

With our one-on-one training, workout parties, and classes, our clients can remotely connect to our trainers for a customized virtual training experience. It’s literally like having your trainer right next to you! 

Here’s what you can expect…

  • One-on-one customizable training from anywhere (which we feel is really cool)
  • Minimal setup (just a yoga mat!). *Workouts can be customized around the equipment you have available
  • Real-time interaction with trainers
  • Form and technique analysis 
  • Reviews on progress
  • Access to the Driven Fit app which includes 24/7 direct messaging with your trainer and additional workout video content

 

 

 

Enjoy a safe workout at Driven Fit Wellness Studio! 

In addition to our outdoor workout area and maintaining virtual classes, our studio gym has taken the following safety steps

  • Eliminated all common touchpoints 
  • Implemented an enhanced cleaning process with hospital-grade disinfectant
  • All staff members use PPE
  • Social distancing requirements set throughout the indoor gym and outdoor workout area.

 

 

 

Here, everyone is family and we care about your health and safety. Want to learn more about our private and semi-private training programs, classes, or our outdoor workout area? Call/text our South Tampa wellness studio today at (813) 440-3016!

How Virtual Training Gets Results

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to take the “gym” inside their homes, but virtual training sessions have been a part of the Driven Fit model since our inceptionFor us, it was an opportunity to bring convenience and flexibility to our busy clients who travel. Today, it has allowed us to deliver effective, personalized one-on-one training while we practice social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19.  

Our philosophy is that no matter where our clients are, we can connect remotely and give a complete customized virtual personal training experience – one that WILL gets results! Learn all about the results you can get from Team Driven anywhere, not just at our gym in Tampa! 

 

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How Virtual Training Works at DrivenFit + SWS 

When you sign up for virtual training at Driven – whether it be one-on-one, a workout party, or class – you will experience the same workout as if you were in our studio.  

Here are some of the benefits to virtual personal training with Driven Fit 

Easy access. 

One-on-one customizable training or classes from your home (or anywhere in the world for that matter!) 

Minimal setup required. 

Seriously, all you need is yourself and a yoga mat. However, we can customize your workout based on the equipment you have at home.   

Realtime interaction with trainers. 

Trust us, we are not going to let you off easy. Our virtual training sessions will have the same intensity as if we were in the studio! 

Realtime form and technique analysis. 

Just as we would in person, we pay extra close attention to your form and technique to prevent injury and maximize your workout.  

Accountability and reviews on progress. 

Throughout your virtual training journey, your progress is tracked. If you are getting off track, we will adjust your sessions accordingly. On a more positive note, you will also know when you have met your goals.  

Access to the DrivenFit app. 

Our app includes 24-7 direct messaging with your trainer and more workout video content that you can do on your own time! The app also has guided help with your nutrition needs too allowing for a full lifestyle transformation! 

Will I Still See Results if I Train Virtually?   

Will I get the same results from my at-home virtual workout? Will I still be motivated to maintain my routineWith everything else going on, should I be focused on my training right now? The answer is, YES!  

At Driven Fit, we guarantee that your virtual training experience will be just as effective as if you were going to the gym. We’ve been doing this long before COVID-19 came into the picture and have a proven track record of success. Just ask our clients!  

All it takes is motivation and dedication. We will do our part, but you’ve got to do yours!  

Sign Up for Virtual Personal Training 

Virtual training works! You can still feel like you have your trainer right next to you! We’ll help guide you one-on-one so you maximize your results and keep your healthy lifestyle going.  

Become part of our fitness family! Contact us today to learn more about our virtual training sessions, workout parties, or classes, please call or text our South Tampa studio at (813) 440-3016! 

Power Pilates Moves to Add to Your Training

Despite what you may think, Pilates is no joke. This popular exercise involves bodyweight-only exercises generally performed on a reformer – a piece of equipment that uses pulleys to focus on range of motion instead of resistance. We love Pilates at our South Tampa gym because:

  • It activates lesser-used muscles to fully work the core.
  • This type of movement counteracts the tightening and stress of sports-specific, high-impact training.

More and more, pro and elite athletes are incorporating power Pilates moves into their training. Here we share some of our favorite moves that can be added to any workout or athletic training program!

Pilates for CrossFitters

Love those big, explosive CrossFit moves? Then you need to build up the core, create greater flexibility in the hips, and protect the lower back. These Pilates exercises are great to incorporate in your training:

Pilates Move: The Saw

How you do it: Sit upright with legs extended in a V (slightly wider than your hips).

Reach both arms out to the side at shoulder height. Pull the abdominal muscles in and up, lengthening both sides of your waist. Inhale and twist at the waist to your right.

As you dive forward, exhale and stretch your left hand across your right foot. Keep your head down as your other arm reaches up and back. Return to a seated position, inhale, and alternate with the other side.

Pilates Move: The Swimmer

How you do it: Lie face down with your arms stretched over your head while keeping your legs straight and together.

With your chin tucked and eyes looking down, raise your right arm and left leg about 6” off the ground, floating your head and chest up off the mat. Hold the position for 10 breaths, and alternate arms and legs.

Pilates for Endurance Athletes

Any athlete, such as a triathlete, cyclist, or runners, who constantly uses repetitive movements will benefit from Pilates. It adds core strength and stability, as well as increased mobility in the spine, hips, and shoulders.

Pilates Move: Single-Leg Kick

How you do it: Lying face down with your elbows propped, stretch your legs and press them together.

Lift your torso from the floor, creating as much space between your body and the floor as possible. Keep your pelvis and thighs down. As you exhale, bend your right knee to kick your heel towards your butt two times quickly. Then inhale as you stretch and bring the leg back to the starting position. Repeat this move 10 times on each leg.

Pilates Move: Kneeling Bicycle

How you do it: Kneel on your left knee with your right leg extended straight out to the side. Lean left and place your left hand on the floor.

Raise your right leg until your foot is just below hip height. As you exhale, swing your right leg forward and inhale as you bend your right knee (sweeping the leg back as far as possible). Repeat five times and alternate the legs.

Pilates for Lifters

These moves create pelvic stability for heavy lifts and increase flexibility and range of motion in the hamstrings, hips, and lower back.

Pilates Move: Double Leg Kick

How you do it: Lying face down, bend your knees to reach the heels towards your butt.

Reach your arms behind your back, fingers laced, elbows bent, and your head turned to the right. Inhale and kick both heels out to your butt two to three times quickly.

Exhale as you stretch your legs and arms out while lifting your head and chest. Lower your body to a starting position with your head turned to the left. Repeat six to 10 complete breath cycles.

Pilates Move: The Teaser

How you do it: With your spine, head, and shoulders anchored to the floor, lift your legs to a 90-degree angle at your hips and a 90-degree angle at the knees.

Keep arms raised slightly at chest level. Sweep your arms overhead then back down towards your sides while simultaneously extending your legs straight up and out, lifting your body into a V-sit position. Hold for a few breaths.

Roll back one vertebra at a time until you reach the starting position. Repeat three to five breathing cycles.

Pilates Pro Tip: You can make this move more challenging by holding a medicine ball.

Power Up with Pilates at DrivenFit + SWS

With Pilates, you strengthen the muscles that are closer to your bones and you’re focused on activating your core. With this type of workout, you’re always working in extension so you lengthen instead of shorten your muscles.

At our South Tampa wellness studio, we provide a fitness journey with a program built specifically for each client. For more information on our private and semi-private personal training sessions, massage therapy, and chiropractic care services –and of course our amazing Pilates classes – call or text DrivenFit + SWS today at (813) 440-3016.

Benefits of Resistance Training

Want to tone up? Get going on resistance training! It’s a fast and efficient way to build muscle tone and get that amazing body you want. Let’s get after it:

What is Resistance Training?

Resistance training is any exercise that causes the muscles to contract against an external resistance. Think dumbbells, rubber exercise tubing, your body weight, ropes, etc. Resistance training focuses on increasing strength, muscle tone, mass and endurance.

How Much Resistance Exercise Should I Do?

Progressive resistance training (more on that later) should start for beginners at one set of eight to 10 exercises, eight to 12 repetitions (reps) to fatigue, two to three days per week for the major muscle groups:

  • Chest
  • Back
  • Shoulders
  • Arms
  • Abdominals
  • legs

Your personal trainer can help you find the right combination of exercises and watch your form since as we’re working toward fatigue your form may get sloppy and you could risk injury.

Should I Use Machines or Free Weights?

Both since you have access to both at the gym. Though for some exercises you can use your own bodyweight or exercise tubing/bands for the extra resistance.

Here are some of the exercises you can do with machines or free weights at our South Tampa studio:

  • rows (bent-over or upright with cables –want to use your own weight? Try TRX)
  • cable upright rows/free weight upright rows
  • seated chest press with dumbbells or bar press
  • cable flyes
  • triceps press-downs AKA kickbacks
  • leg press or squat

To really feel the full impact of these, you’ll want to work your way up and increase reps to fatigue using the principle below.

What Is the Progressive Overload Principle?

Progressive Overload is effective because strength training exercises must be performed up to a point where it becomes difficult to do another rep. The goal is to use an appropriate weight or resistance force that is challenging while still maintaining proper technique. Regular adjustments to training such as frequency, duration, exercise type, number of exercises, and the number of sets and reps will allow for progression and improvement.

When you want to sound like a resistance training pro, you got to know the terms! Other important ones to know…

Program: This is the overall fitness program comprised of different types of resistance exercise including aerobic training, flexibility training, strength training and balance exercises.

Weight: This refers to the different weights or other types of external resistance that will be used during a strength training session.

Repetitions: Also known as “reps”, this is the number of times an exercise is continuously repeated in a set.

Set: This is the number of reps performed without rest.

Rest: This is the break taken in between sets. The amount of rest depends on the intensity of the exercise and number of sets.

Variety: This is when an exercise routine is switched up to challenge muscles and force them to adapt and strengthen.

Recovery: This is the time that the muscles need to repair and adapt after a workout. A good rule of thumb is to rest the muscle group for up to 48 hours before working the same muscle group again.

Benefits of Resistance Training

Resistance training is one of the most requested and widely used exercise programs because of the number of benefits it provides, some of which include:

  • Weight management
  • Improved muscle tone and strength
  • Improved flexibility and balance
  • Improved mobility and posture
  • Increase in bone density and strength
  • Lower risk of conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, depression, osteoporosis and obesity
  • Reduced insomnia and better sleep habits

Train at DrivenFit + SWS

Are you interested in learning more about resistance training programs? The highly trained experts at Driven Fit can help! For more information about our private and semi-private training programs or exercise classes, please call or text our South Tampa wellness studio at (813) 440-3016.

Give the Gift of Health

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During the holidays, or at any time of year, a gift that benefits health can have a lasting impact. It may be especially helpful to someone who wouldn’t normally purchase such an item or doesn’t know about available options. A few guidelines to keep in mind: “The gift should be easy to use. Consider the receiver’s interests, and accommodate previous injuries, surgeries, medical conditions, or functional limitations,” says Dr. Clare Safran-Norton, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

1. Services

Health club memberships promote year-round health, but they can be pricey. The average cost in the United States is about $58 per month or $700 per year. If that’s too much, consider a gift certificate for a few sessions with a personal trainer. Costs vary, but you can find them for as low as $60 per hour. Look for a personal trainer who’s certified through an organization such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Our team offers gift cards that give you additional credits upon purchasing with Team Driven:

2. Gadgets

A wearable fitness monitor is helpful to track everything from heart rate to the number of steps walked per day. The majority cost between $50 and $200, and you’ll find them at big box stores and sports retailers. An automatic pill dispenser makes sticking to a medication regimen easier for someone who takes several pills daily. The devices are available in drugstores and online. Prices start at about $50.

3. Workout equipment

For people who like to exercise at home, consider giving a new set of resistance bands, hand weights, a yoga mat, or exercise clothes with fibers that wick away moisture. Any of these can be found for less than $50.

4. Classes

An exercise class makes a good gift, especially if you offer to come along. “Sometimes people are more inclined to exercise with company. Plus, having someone with you adds an element of safety, and you can share a common goal,” says Dr. Safran-Norton. Consider tai chi, ballroom dance, or yoga. Classes are usually sold in packages. You’ll find them in exercise studios, hospitals, and community centers. Prices vary.

5. Information

Don’t forget the gift of knowledge. Not surprisingly, we are partial to products from Harvard Health Publishing. Give someone a newsletter for $20 a year, or one our many special health reports for $20 ($18 for an electronic copy). There are reports on dozens of topics, each offering insight and advice for improving your health, such as gaining better balance, boosting energy, and losing weight.

Article credit: harvard.health.edu

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Put Your Wellness First and See Your Business Rise to the Top


As a business owners we are often willing to sacrifice our own sanity and health for the success of our future.  The internal drive, the climb, the grind can often leave us with the idea there’s just not enough time in the day to even take time for our own wellness.  Check out the list below to see if you fall into any of these scenarios:

  1. I often skip my breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner and rely on coffee and energy drinks
  2. I often feel guilt for not getting exercise in weekly
  3. When I do exercise I stick to just doing cardio machines and rush through workouts
  4. I don’t block out times in calendar for exercise or family time
  5. I feel guilt for not spending time with family so I skip exercise entirely
  6. I tell myself each year it will be my resolution to get in shape and I end up quitting after three to four weeks
  7. I give myself unrealistic deadlines on reaching peak fitness instead making a life long commitment
  8. I allow my injuries to stop me from making time to exercise rather than working around the affected areas and rehabbing the existing problems
  9. I often find myself having no will power to order healthy food when entertaining clients or work colleagues
  10. I feel I don’t need a support system or a professional’s guidance yet I continue to not doing anything to positively affect my lifestyle.

No matter what self talk your having with yourself, the first step to making a lifestyle change is acknowledging where you have been falling short, and working towards finding comfort in sharing with someone you trust whether that’s a close friend, family, or a support system like our Tampa personal trainers can provide.

Our Tampa team of experts have been working with various business owners in the Tampa Bay Area for over ten years.  Helping clients find balance between work, family, and wellness.  We understand trying to balance work, life, fitness, and eating well can feel impossible with limited hours in the day. Despite being aware of the surmounting research that regular exercise and healthy eating habits can actually reduce stress, improve individual’s energy levels and work-life balance, it’s always the first thing to fall off for many. Let our DrivenFit team help you balance work, life, and a wellness routine.

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If you are interested in getting in for a free first session with one of our expert Tampa personal trainers please feel free to book your evaluation below after completing this appointment you will also be entitled to a free demo session to see if we are a match – We look forward to meeting you soon

 

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Physical Therapy at Driven + SWS in Tampa Hyde Park

Meet Alex Rakhshani PT, DPT, CSCS from Tampa Florida he will be collaborating with Dr. Sarah and the rest of the personal training, massage, and yoga team on selected Friday’s at Driven + SWS.

Physical Therapy at Driven in Tampa

He is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Selective Functional Movement Specialist, AIB Concussion Certification

In his years of practice he has spent his time restoring function in people with various orthopedic and neurological conditions. His expertise lies in the research based management of acute, chronic, and post-surgical musculoskeletal conditions using a combination of education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise. His philosophy revolves around building a strong connection with each person to reach mutual goals via an individualized treatment plan.

If you would like to go through a pain screening at Driven + SWS on a Friday’s with Dr Alex Rakhshani please call us at 813-440-3016 to schedule or simply complete form below and we will get you you set up for a screening.

Our goal at Driven is to provide clients with a direct route to restoring function, movement, along with building strength. Along with all these benefits you may experience weight loss, improved posture, and lower body fat as we include exercise with every program we offer at Driven + SWS

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Jessica Bull Testimonial

Jessica Bull


The physical and mental aspects, truly sets your coaching programs apart.

As runner now aiming for personal bests, Luis’s adaptive coaching has been a game-changer. The custom training plan, precision in pacing strategies, and innovative techniques have propelled me to new heights in my races. 

I've shattered performance plateaus, and each race feels like a triumph. 

What was not even a dream become a reality when 

“I qualified for Boston” showing me anything is possible ????????

Beyond the individual successes, the sense of community fostered by your coaching team is remarkable. 

The support, encouragement, and camaraderie among fellow runners create an inspiring environment that fuels everyone's journey.

Thank you, Luis, and the entire run adaptive coaching team, for the dedication, expertise, and unwavering support. Joining your Run coaching programs has truly been the best decision I've made for my running journey. I'm not just achieving my goals; I'm surpassing them with each stride.

Gratefully,

Jessica

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Andrew Brown Testimonial

Andrew Brown


I am writing this testimonial with immense gratitude and excitement about the incredible journey I've had with your Run coaching programs, particularly under the guidance of Luis, my run adaptive coach.

Before joining, I was a runner with aspirations of improvement but unsure of where to begin. Luis’s coaching not only provided a structured plan but also instilled confidence in me from day one. 

The personalized approach, tailored to my fitness level and goals, made all the difference.

One of the key benefits I've experienced is the significant improvement in my running technique. 

Luis’s attention to my run programming has not only prevented injuries but has also made my runs more efficient and enjoyable. 

The gradual progression in training ensured that I never felt overwhelmed, and each milestone achieved boosted my motivation.

The mental toughness training incorporated into the program has been transformative. Luis's guidance has not only helped me overcome mental barriers during runs but has also positively impacted various aspects of my life. 

I’m Looking forward to my next few blocks of run coaching leading up to my next marathon in Berlin where I will be looking to reach a sub 4hr marathon ????????

~Andrew Brown

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Jason Arnold Testimonial

Jason Arnold


The approach of sending workouts directly to my watch and the personalized support provided has been a game-changer in achieving my personal best at the half marathon distance.

The convenience of having my workouts seamlessly integrated with my watch has transformed the way I approach training. It's not just about the ease of access; it's the strategic planning and adaptability that make your coaching methods stand out. Each run felt purposeful, and the progression was noticeable from week to week.

What truly sets your coaching apart is the unwavering support I received. The encouragement, insights, and personalized feedback have been instrumental in my success. It's more than just a training plan; it's a collaborative journey where my goals are embraced and pursued with dedication.

I recently achieved a personal best at the half marathon, and I credit this accomplishment to the meticulous coaching and guidance I received. The precision in pacing, strategic advice on race-day tactics, and the mental resilience training have elevated my performance beyond my expectations.

Thank you, luis and the entire run adaptive team, for the commitment, expertise, and continuous support. Your coaching methods have not only improved my running but have also enriched my overall perspective on fitness and well-being.

~ Jason Arnold

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