Roger is a Mattes Method of Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) Therapist and master teacher of the Mattes Method. 

He has seen the benefits that AIS can provide to athletes of all persuasions at every level of ability, weekend warriors, and everyday folks who may or may not regularly visit a gym. They all see improvement from the restorative benefits of the stretching and strengthening AIS protocols. Additionally, renewing range of motion, restoring fascial wellness, and promoting increased circulation and oxygenation in the muscular and nervous system helps people clinically rehabilitate and prevent injuries caused by daily life as well as those on the athletic field, court or dance floor. 

Many medical Doctors, Chiropractors, and Physical Therapists, as well as others in various fields of therapeutic restoration, recognize the benefits of AIS. Regular use of AIS techniques help restore balance to the deepest levels of connective (fascia), muscular and neural tissues. 

As a Senior Fitness Specialist, Roger has completed an advanced study in Exercise Program Design for those working with mature adults in fitness settings. He knows how to design complete cardiovascular and resistance training programs for individuals who are healthy/active, unhealthy/inactive or frail/infirm as well as exercise programs for individuals with physical and medical limitations. He is also knowledgeable of how certain drugs affect the mature exerciser. Roger effectively designs stability and mobility programs into an exercise format, and knows how to network with the medical community in order to design safe programs for mature exercisers.

High-Intensity Resistance Training is a feasible and effective means of counteracting muscle weakness and physical frailty in elderly, and very elderly, people. Read the research:

• Keiser Institute On Aging
• National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine
• Medline Plus®
• New England Journal of Medicine
• Report on physical activity and older adults - The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

For over 25 years Roger has worked in the fitness and health business.  Stimulated by his own interest in endurance sports such as cross-country ski marathoning, canoeing, and running, Roger’s passion shifted to not only maintaining his own fitness, but to helping and encouraging others to become physically fit.  His passion for training led to facilitating and leading workouts for his local school district.