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IT'S NOT A COINCIDENCE THAT YOU ARE HERE

Is your body holding you back from what you love? Maybe you used to hike, but now tension and pain limit you. Struggling to get up and down while playing with children? Want to be more active but feel restricted? We understand how you may be feeling.  You're in the right place.

RooT Fx was founded by Michael, a former professional athlete and bodyworker who struggled with pain and limited mobility. Through research and training with masters, he transformed his body and became more mobile than ever. Now, he uses that knowledge to help clients reclaim their lives and enjoy the activities they love.

BENEFITS OF RooT Fx

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2 WAYS TO GET STARTED WITH RooT Fx

Whether you're interested in RooT Fx Tai Chi,
RooT Fx Outdoors, or RooT Fx Functional Fitness classes, the pathway to getting started is the same.

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JOIN A RootFx FOR beginners ONLINE CLASS

You've never encountered anything quite like RooT Fx, and we're thrilled to introduce it to you. Whether you're dealing with stiff joints, sore muscles, or aiming to enhance your strength without exacerbating any discomfort, you've landed in the perfect spot. 

 

Get started by registering for an introductory 90-minute beginners session. Class will include a consultation to find out your specific needs, history, etc. This beginners session will start you on your path to a custom RooT Fx training routine that addresses your body’s needs and fits your lifestyle.

TAKE AN in-person 
CLASS/EVENT

At RooT Fx, we aim to provide numerous in-person opportunities for you to explore our mobility pathways. Whether it's a RooT Fx Tai Chi weekend, an Outdoor Training session with trail training, or even a RooT Fx seminar, these events offer a great introduction to our community.

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Once you've experienced what RooT Fx has to offer, we're confident you'll be eager for more. In the meantime, check our calendar by clicking the link below to see if there are any in-person events in your area. We encourage you to "Book A Class" to start your journey with RooT Fx trainings.

IS RooT Fx FOR BEGINNERS RIGHT FOR ME?

You may be wondering if this is the right functional training for you.  Give us a try with a free consultation for us to show you what you can do.  You will meet with one of our top trainers to ask questions, address injuries or concerns and find out if this training is right for you.  You can learn more about the principles of RooT Fx below.

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EVENTS or ADDITIONAL CLASSES

You are eligible for additional classes and events AFTER you have attended the RooT Fx for beginners class.

  • Denver - Intermediate/Advanced RooT Fx Tai Chi - Yang Style Short Form - 1 Day, In Person
    Denver - Intermediate/Advanced RooT Fx Tai Chi - Yang Style Short Form - 1 Day, In Person
    Multiple Dates
    Denver - Intermediate/Advanced RooT Fx Tai Chi - Yang Style Short Form - 1 Day, In Person
    Sat, Jan 04
    Highlands United Methodist Church
    Jan 04, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Highlands United Methodist Church, 3131 Osceola St, Denver, CO 80212, USA
    Jan 04, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Highlands United Methodist Church, 3131 Osceola St, Denver, CO 80212, USA
    Join us for an immersive hands-on tai chi workshop. This workshop is for students currently training with the RooT Fx Tai chi Group. You will work on improving your balance, posture and core strength. Get inspired to embark on a life-long study of Tai Chi.
  • RooT Fx Foundations - Shoulder Strengthening & Neck Mobility
    RooT Fx Foundations - Shoulder Strengthening & Neck Mobility
    Membership Discount
    RooT Fx Foundations - Shoulder Strengthening & Neck Mobility
    Mon, Jan 06
    Zoom Seminar: Shoulder & Neck
    Jan 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom Seminar: Shoulder & Neck
    Jan 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom Seminar: Shoulder & Neck
    Unlock your upper body potential with our Shoulder Strengthening and Neck Mobility class! Increase your range of motion, alleviate tension, and build shoulder strength through unique RooT Fx upper body exercises and tension release techniques.
  • The RooT Fx 6-week Challenge - individual classes
    The RooT Fx 6-week Challenge - individual classes
    Multiple Dates
    The RooT Fx 6-week Challenge - individual classes
    Fri, Jan 10
    RooT Fx Challenge
    Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
    RooT Fx Challenge
    Jan 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
    RooT Fx Challenge
    This 6 class series will support you in getting your training focused for the new year! We challenge you to commit to training in an instructor led setting for 1 hour every week for 6 weeks. This will be a focused training appropriate for all levels. Beginners will be separated into breakout rooms.

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I began to see how my body was not working together as a whole, and therefore, causing undo stress on the weaker parts while the stronger core was not engaging.  The isometric exercises I was doing were not connecting my body but rather just working individual parts.  It was like a light turned on.  So,  I continued with individual Root Fx classes and committed to performing the tension release exercises regularly, even though I did not have immediate relief.  It was like changing the course of a battleship, but each week I gained some momentum, and the pain began to lessen, my spine became more flexible, and my posture began to change.  As my awareness and understanding increased, I began to use my body better in daily activities.   Now, my neck, back and hips are pain free.  My body is resilient and strong.

THE 3 TRAINING METHODS OF RooT Fx

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Tension Release Training

Tension Release Training(TRT) is a revolutionary way of exercising that releases muscle and joint tension while simultaneously increasing strength and range of motion. Tension Release Training is a way of exercising that teaches you to release tension in your joints and transform tight, rigid tissue into more functional tissue. We change your muscle tone by actively engaging tissue while consciously relaxing muscles and joints.

RooT Fx Mobility Training

RooT Fx Mobility Training is a life-changing tool that helps eliminate the source of tension and pain patterns in your body. Negative patterns can arise from repetitive use, poor posture habits developed over a lifetime, weak muscles that do not have the stamina to perform daily functions or a previous injury that is adversely affecting your body.

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RooT Fx Strength Training

RooT Fx Strength Training(RST) is used to stabilize and strengthen weak muscles and stiff joints after you learn to release tension patterns. The strengthening reinforces the positive changes from the Tension Release Training. RST is a progressive step that occurs after you learn to release tension and increase your range of motion. Once you learn to release tight muscles and joints, the natural progression is to strengthen the muscles so the changes become more lasting.

TRY RooT Fx TAI CHI

RooT Fx Tai Chi follows the principles of the Yang style short form. All classes are taught by Michael Takatsuno who studied with Benjamin Lo in San Francisco.  Come and see what authentic tai chi is like and experience the older, more traditional ways of learning this ancient art form. 
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