Cross training is one of the best ways to get in shape while working pretty much all of your muscle groups. If done right, you can accomplish different goals by training in different ways. You will get stronger, faster and your cardio will improve. By fine tuning your cross training workout, you can also lose weight or gain muscle (or both).
The way we do cross training at Define Defense in our strength and conditioning classes is by working all muscle groups with short rests between different stations. By working all muscle groups, we end up burning many calories and we challenge all muscles, which makes them adapt and improve. We have different formulas we use in different classes but we always make sure our training methods have clear reasoning behind them and these are backed by our knowledge in physiology, anatomy etc. In our strength and conditioning classes, we also make sure everyone is working at their own level and they are training to reach the goal they want. That is why we like to call it personal training in a small group. After all, the same exercises and training will NEVER work the same for different people.
Our classes are a full hour training session, 6 times/week starting in January 2012 (depending on a membership or punch card, you choose whenever and how many times you want to attend!) As for now, we have 3 classes/week.
Cross training can be done in several ways as mentioned, however there are many brands that do it in a very irresponsible and dangerous manner. Safety always comes first but unfortunately some brands do not make this a priority.
A few experiences I have had (outside of Define Defense):
- 15 minute workouts that make you breathe hard, sweat and make you feel like passing out. These workouts may feel hard (and they are), but they will NOT do anything for you, except to deteriorate your body. You do not get any rest, you do too many exercises in a small time frame, something that occasionally can be beneficial for a trained athlete but not for the average person wanting to improve or live healthier. Since there is no rest, your muscles will not grow, ever... For cardio purposes it is not long enough either and pushing yourself that hard every workout is unhealthy, period. If a 15 minute workout would do what they claim it does, everybody would be a professional athlete. But it doesn't! Any trainer can push you that hard for 15 minutes but it's not a good thing.
- Making the clients do compound exercises without warmup and for too many reps. Compound exercises are fantastic for anabolic growth, burning calories and general strength and health. However, if you become fatigued, your form and technique will deteriorate, especially with technically challenging exercises. These need perfect form as they can be hazardous for your body. I have seen studios that made their clients do tens of these compound exercises at a time (with horrible form).
- Dirty, dirty and dirty to a point my lungs burned and my hands were black. OK this one is place determined but it's a big no-no!
- Having to sign a waiver that states they are not liable if you get hospitalized with Rhabdo. Really??? Sounds shady to me and with responsible training (even pushing limits), you should never experience this!
- Unqualified trainers: some brands are franchised which means that if you do a one day workshop, you are allowed to open a branch. Great isn't it? Not really... It takes years to master training others and being certified after one day is simply dangerous.
You would be surprised how much these kinds of situations happen or how many cross training studios build their businesses on these irresponsible strategies.
At Define Defense, we strive towards quality and responsible training for optimal results and the safety of our clients. That is why we are expanding our strength & conditioning program to 6 classes/week starting January, 2012!
All our martial arts clients have free access. Non members can also enjoy these great cross training classes by purchasing a punch card or getting a strength & conditioning membership. Our classes are 60 minute workouts with a lot of personal attention and cutting edge gym equipment (see our facility). We utilize back to basic exercises as well as the latest proven methods in the fitness world. We will push you and make you better, that's a promise. Besides your training, we also educate you about the reasons behind the training.
Our pricing structure:
- A 10 class punch card for $200
- A 12 month membership for $85/month (unlimited classes)
- A 6 month membership for $95/month (unlimited classes)
- A 3 month membership for $110/month (unlimited classes)
Stay tuned for our new schedule (starting January 2nd, 2012) and take advantage of the strength & conditioning classes!
By Sander Vanacker, owner of Define Defense Martial Arts & Training in Boulder, Colorado
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Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced it will host a public event on Wednesday, December 7 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. where people can listen to a guest speaker, take a tour and meet students and faculty. The student appreciation event and open house will feature Scott Charter, co-founder and managing partner of Green Grid Partners (GGP Energy), to discuss the booming green industry and how to prepare for careers in the cleantech sector.
GGP Energy is a global distributor of energy efficiency technology for commercial building systems. It provides custom energy solutions to companies ranging from small commercial enterprises to multinational organizations. Because of his deep industry knowledge, Scott Charter was recently asked to serve on a local board of advisors for Ecotech Institute.
“Ecotech’s relationship with industry leaders and their willingness to talk to students is an important element of our education,” said Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “We are thrilled to have Scott share knowledgeable insight into where sustainable jobs and growth are headed.”
WHAT:
Ecotech Institute Open House Featuring Scott Charter, GGP Energy
DATE:
December 7, 2011
TIME:
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
Ecotech Campus, 1400 S. Abilene Street, Aurora, CO 80012
DETAILS:
Free admission; Open to the public
Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, launched in Aurora, Colorado in April 2010 with seven highly practical renewable energy degree programs and one certificate program that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers.
To learn more about Ecotech Institute, visit us online or call 877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in January and applications are being accepted now. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
Ric Rojas is pleased to announce the 2012 Junior Winter Track and Field Program. The program is now in its 20th year and will again be hosted by the University of Colorado’s Athletic Department with practices held at Balch Fieldhouse on the CU-Boulder Campus.
The program is open to track and field athletes from 5th grade through High School and runs from December 13th, 2011 through February 18th, 2012.
Registration, schedule, and other information are available on line at shop.ricrojasrunning.com or on www.ric.ricrojasrunning.com. A Informational Meeting and practice will be held at RallySport Health & Fitness on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Questions about the Winter and Simplot Games Programs will be answered and sign-ups will be taken. Please come prepared to run!
Ric Rojas will also offer a concurrent Winter Conditioning option for athletes who choose not to complete in the scheduled winter track meets. This option allows athletes to train for their 2012 outdoor track and field season.
As always, Ric Rojas offers the Simplot Games trip for high school athletes. The Simplot Games is the largest indoor high school track meet in the United States and will be held on February 16-18, 2012 in at Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID. Athletes of all abilities are invited to participate. This program requires additional travel expenses and registration fees.
Team Rojas athletes have won both individual and relay events against some of the best competition in the country at the Simplot Games. Fairview’s Alex Weinheimer won the Boys 800-meter race in 2009 and was followed Silver Creek’s Alex Paul with a victory in the same event in 2010.
Harkins Northfield Theatres at Stapleton unveiled its coveted Loyalty Cups and Loyalty T-Shirts Thursday, November 17. To celebrate the launch, the first 200 people in line for the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part One received a complimentary Loyalty Cup for discounted soft drinks at movies in Denver throughout 2012.
Harkins’ Loyalty Cups and T-Shirts reward moviegoers with $1 soft drink refills each time they bring their Loyalty Cup and a free medium popcorn each time they wear their Loyalty T-Shirt to Harkins Northfield through the end of 2012. With a new design and the same incredible value, the Harkins Loyalty Cup and T-Shirt are perfect for movie lovers and families on a budget looking for things to do in Denver.
The Loyalty Cup and T-Shirt have become synonymous with ultimate movie going in Denver and continue to make movies in Denver affordable. Arriving just in time for the multitude of movies to be released this holiday season, the Loyalty Cups and T-Shirts compliment the Denver movie theater experience available on Harkins’ Cine Capri movie screen, the largest screen in town.
The 2012 editions are available for purchase at Harkins Northfield Theatres at Stapleton or online at www.harkinstheatres.com. Loyalty Cups retail for $4.75; Loyalty T-Shirts are $25 and both are valid until December 31, 2012.
The Harkins Denver movie theater, located at 8300 E. Northfield Blvd, offers the following amenities to moviegoers looking for a unique movie going experience:
Harkins PlayCenter is an exclusive in-lobby children's activity center offering a supervised, engaging environment for children ages 3 through 8 to play games, read books, and of course, watch movies, just steps from mom and dad's auditorium. For only $6 per child, it’s a bargain to enjoy your movie knowing your children are with trained professionals who are background checked and fingerprinted.
Harkins’ Party Popcorn Bag is a great buy for this season’s holiday parties and football games. Everybody loves movie theater popcorn, especially Harkins’ award-winning popcorn. Available for just $10, these giant bags of popcorn feed up to 10 of your friends as you settle in on the couch for a movie night or big football game. Visit Guest Services at any Harkins theater for details and purchasing.
The Cine Capri® auditorium offers an amped up movie experience. It offers Denver’s largest movie screen, more than 70 feet wide, and the ultimate in projection and sound technology with 30,000 watts of pristine digital sound. Topped off with stadium-style Ultimate Rocker® loveseats, families looking for an unsurpassed experience to see movies in Denver shouldn’t miss the Cine Capri®.
Summer Movie Fun is a 10-week program for children to enjoy some of Hollywood’s best family films for less than $1 per film. Children can enjoy a movie a week for 10 weeks to cool off during the warm summer months. The 2012 Summer Movie Fun line up will be released in March 2012.
Harkins Theatres is the largest family owned theatre chain in the country and the premier movie exhibitor of the western United States operating more than 420 screens. Featuring a larger selection of film, snacks and innovative amenities to moviegoers since 1933, Harkins Theatres is renowned for its commitment and passion for offering the ultimate movie going experience.
Founded by renowned showman, inventor and community leader Dwight “Red” Harkins, Harkins Theatres has historically been a trailblazer for advancements in the motion picture exhibition industry.
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it is bolstering the wind energy training and safety labs, offering students access to cutting-edge equipment that prepares them for careers in the wind industry. According to the Department of Energy, wind power is the fastest growing energy source in the world. By using the newest equipment at Ecotech, students will have the most up-to-date training that employers want.
“Ecotech’s Wind Energy Technology Program is arguably the best in the world and our labs are a critical piece of the student experience,” said Mike Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “The ever-growing area of wind energy requires tremendous knowledge and a commitment to learn proper, safe techniques, which this equipment will help provide.”
Ecotech’s holistic teaching approach includes hands-on labs, soft skills (communication, workplace etiquette), math and science basics, technology and more. However, the labs serve as the showcase of the campus and Ecotech has purchased state-of-the-art equipment to ensure that students have the renewable energy training that will help them excel in their careers.
The labs, which will be complete in time for the first graduating class to enjoy, use a wide variety of real-life elements for complete training.
The Wind Training Lab now contains a generator trainer, fiber optic splicing kit, specialty tools, a Lab-Volt Wind Turbine Nacelle Trainer, Lab-Volt Wind Turbine Hub Trainer, and several wind farm simulation software packages.
The Wind Safety Lab now includes a 25-foot climb and rescue tower, Miller Evolution Harnesses and Lanyards, Rescue Randy dummy, Miller Safe Escape Rescue Device, Lab-Volt cranes and a rigging trainer. Ecotech will also soon have a TorcUP torque and tensioning trainer.
“The integrated systems approach offered by LabVolt’s Wind Turbine Training Simulators provide a very realistic view of the functionality and programming of a large, commercial wind turbine,” added Shawn Lamb, program director at Ecotech Institute. “These are leading-edge technologies that effectively prepare students and get them excited about going into the field.”
Ecotech Institute’s Wind Energy Technology program is a two-year associate’s degree program focused on the generation and transmission of energy using wind power. Designed with employer input, graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as wind energy technicians.
This program might be right for people who:
- love working outdoors.
- want to help develop cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- are interested in working on mechanical devices.
- enjoy math and science.
- like working with power tools to assemble, repair or install.
Learn more about Ecotech’s Wind Energy program at www.ecotechinstitute.com/wind-energy-technology-schools.cfm.
Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, launched in Aurora, Colorado in April 2010 with seven highly practical degree programs and one certificate program that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers.
To learn more about Ecotech Institute, visit us online or call 877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in January and applications are being accepted now. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
Milk has been promoted for ages to be a great supplier of calcium, necessary for bone growth and strength. The truth is, there are better food sources than milk but it is readily available, inexpensive and still a good product.
What you rarely hear people talking about is drinking milk for muscle growth and recovery after a workout. There is a movement out there that promotes low fat chocolate milk for a post workout drink and it's great for certain sports and athletes! It has the correct carb-protein ratio, tastes good and has many vital substances to aid recovery. For serious gains however, you will need more than chocolate milk. You would need high quantities in order to fulfill your body's need for growth (we are talking about weight lifting, high resistance training etc.).
Milk has its supporters and opponents, often both radical in their ideas. If you have seen 'Pumping Iron', the documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger, then you probably noticed his reply to the question whether he drinks milk. If you didn't, this is what he said: 'Milk is for cows.'
And indeed it is. It is unnatural for an adult being to drink the milk of another species. However, that does not mean it is bad for you and no matter what, it is still a natural product and much better for you than any chemically produced supplements. If you have an intolerance or an allergy, you obviously do not want to start drinking high quantities of any milk whatsoever. It is also shown that different ethnic groups have a different tolerance towards milk.
Personally, I have always loved milk. I grew up with it and drank tons of milk growing up and I have never experienced any intolerance, which makes it easy for me.
Throughout the last few years, as I started doing more resistance training, I have realized the advantages of drinking milk for my recovery and progress. A few advantages:
- it is cheap, much cheaper than most other sources of protein
- it is readily available everywhere
- it provides high quality protein, both whey and casein so your body gets protein instantly with fast acting whey and progressively with the longer release time of casein
- the calcium in milk does not only give you strong bones but also helps relaxing your muscles. Too little calcium combined with intense activities may give your cramped muscles
- drinking a lot of milk has proven to cut fat (calcium also plays a role in fat mobilization, as well in reducing stress, lowering blood pressure etc.)
Arguments against milk:
- it has growth hormones, cancer causing steroids etc. in it because the farmers want their cows bigger and more productive
Yes, the growth hormone rBGH is used for higher milk production. This hormone however only works when injected. If ingested, our digestion tracts destroys these hormones. This does not justify the fact that the cows are being injected with it but it does not affect you when drinking milk. You can also buy milk from sources that guarantee not to use any hormones in their live stock (Whole Foods for example who sells antibiotic and hormone free milk).
- it makes me gain weight
Milk has been proven to lower cholesterol levels. Actually whole milk lowers levels more than skim milk! Milk also lowers the chances of getting a heart attack or stroke.
I mostly drink non fat milk since my calorie intake is pretty high and I gain easily. For a better ratio though, try 2% milk or even whole milk if you have a hard time gaining.
The quantity of milk you should drink varies. I go through about 2 gallons/week and have great gains with my training and diet combination. Other supporters of milk go through 1 or 2 gallons per day! It will completely depend on your diet, calorie intake, amount of protein, body type etc. But at least give milk a chance!
Sander Vanacker is the owner of Define Defense Martial Arts in Boulder, Colorado. Sander has been practicing sports his entire life. These consist of mostly martial arts (since 1993) but also semi-professional cycling in Belgium, triathlons, weight lifting and overall fitness training.
Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced that it has hired Kolby Chase as the school’s Director of Admissions. In this position, Kolby will lead a team of highly skilled admissions counselors who serve as liaisons for incoming students. As part of his role, Kolby will make and maintain connections with prospective students, organizations, guidance counselors, military liaisons and others who may benefit from an Ecotech education or partnership.
“We chose Kolby because of his impressive higher education experience and passion to help match students with the right career path,” said Mike Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “Kolby is responsible for leading and shaping a dynamic team that helps prospective students realize their potential and the long-term success that’s possible in a renewable energy career.”
Kolby previously served as Director of Enrollment for the University of Phoenix, where he started in 2002 as an Enrollment Counselor and became Director of Enrollment in 2007. During his tenure with the organization, he won many awards for his leadership, performance and visionary insights.
“In a little more than a year Ecotech already has close to 400 students, showing there is a clear need for a school completely focused on sustainability and renewable energy education,” said Chase. “I am excited to spread the word about Ecotech, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn about the quality education and phenomenal hands-on experience that we offer our students.”
A fourth-generation Phoenician, Kolby recently moved to Colorado with his wife and two children.
Ecotech Institute will have its first graduating class in June 2012. Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, offers seven highly practical sustainability degree programs including electrical engineering technology, energy efficiency, environmental technology, renewable energy, solar energy, wind energy, environmental paralegal, and one certificate program in sustainable interior design that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers.
To learn more about Ecotech Institute, visit us online or call us at 1-877-326-5576. The next round of classes begins in January 2012 and applications are being accepted now. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
Join us on this seminar from 6-9pm and learn more about 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu. The seminar will be taught by Matthias Sieber.
Matthias has his own 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu school in Hamburg, Germany (Sportschule Hamburg) and these are his records:
1st Place South German Championship BJJ 2006 -64 kg
3rd Place German No Gi Championships 2006 -67 kg
2nd Place Tap or Snap 2007 -70 kg
2nd Place German Championships Luta Livre 2007
2nd Place Baltic Grappling Challenge 2007 BJJ
1st Place Iron Warrior 2007 -80 kg No Gi
1st Place Iron Warrior 2007 -80 kg BJJ
1st Place German Grappling Championship 2007 -75 kg
Award for Best Technique German Grappling Championship 2007
1st Place Summer Slam 2008 -60 kg
3rd Place Submission Ink 2010 Ontario USA -145 lbs
1st Place NAGA West Coast Championship 2011 -129.9 lbs
2nd Place Quest For The Best (17.09.2011) -139 lbs
This seminar is for everyone 16 years and up (Under 18 needs signature from parent).
Space is limited so sign up asap!
$50 for the full seminar. If you sign up for both seminars, you get 25% off.
Sign up here:
http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=14713&stype=-8&sTG=26&sView=day
PRO MUSICA COLORADO and ST. MARTIN'S CHAMBER CHOIR - THE CHRISTMAS ORATORIO
Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra and St. Martin's Chamber Choir collaborate
Critically acclaimed soloists for J.S.Bach's rarely performed Christmas Oratorio
Boulder, Colo.— Pro Musica Colorado Chamber Orchestra and St. Martin’s Chamber Choir are excited to present two rare performances of one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest masterpieces, The Christmas Oratorio. The concerts take place on December 2 at the Saint Paul Lutheran Church (1600 Grant Street, Denver) and December 3 at the First United Methodist Church (1421 Spruce Street, Boulder), both starting at 7:30 pm (pre-concert talk at 6:30 pm).
“Bach's Christmas Oratorio is as popular in Germany as Handel’s Messiah is here. It is the least heard of Bach's 4-5 great choral/orchestral masterpieces,” said Timothy Krueger, Artistic Director of St. Martin's Chamber Choir. Bach's Christmas Oratorio tells the whole Nativity Story. Although most performances only include segments of this piece, this time the Oratorio will be performed in its entirety (only repeats are cut) by two of the region's finest professional ensembles.
“It’s a work with significant virtuoso and stylistic demands of the choir, soloists, and orchestra, said Cynthia Katsarelis, Music Director and Conductor of Pro Musica Colorado. “Bach used every resource at his disposal to convey the drama of story, along with personal responses and reflections on the ‘action.’” The work features an astonishing variety of styles, sometimes combining elements of the Italian concerto (like Vivaldi) and Italian opera. The story is told from various points of view, including that of the shepherds. “The music is truly awesome, and it is especially delightful to present it in the holiday season.”
The last complete performance in this region was 18 years ago. “We are very excited about this great masterpiece and the wonderful team of collaborators,” said Katsarelis. Both of the directors will share the podium. The two ensembles are pleased to present solo singers with national reputations in the performance of the music of Bach: Amanda Balestrieri, soprano; Marjorie Bunday, alto; Jacob Sentgeorge, tenor; Robert W. Tudor, bass.
Ticket prices to The Christmas Oratorio: $35 Premium (sold out in Denver), $24 General Admission, $5 Student. Tickets are available online at: www.promusicacolorado.org, or www.StMartinsChamberChoir.org. For further information, or to purchase tickets by phone, call: 720-443-0565.
Edward and Bella will finally tie the knot, but before they do, Twilight fans can experience their storied romance on the biggest movie screen in town. Harkins Northfield Theatres at Stapleton will host Denver’s Ultimate Twilight Marathon on Thursday, November 17, leading up to the premiere of Breaking Dawn - Part One, the second to last installment in the Twilight saga. The marathon will play on Harkins’ Cine Capri screen, Denver’s largest movie screen, starting at 4 p.m. Limited tickets are available now, but will sell out soon.
Harkins Northfield at Stapleton Ultimate Twilight Marathon
Thursday, November 17, 2011
4 p.m.
For just $30, the Ultimate Twilight Marathon package includes admission to the past three Twilight films (Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse) and the midnight premiere of Breaking Dawn - Part One.
Marathoners will also receive:
- Two FREE small popcorns.
- One FREE 2012 Loyalty Cup (good for $1 soda refills through 2012 at Harkins Northfield at Stapleton).
- Two FREE Loyalty Cup refills to enjoy throughout the marathon experience.
- Commemorative Twilight lanyard.
- Harkins’ Twilight goodie bag.
Tickets are going fast; buy them today at www.harkinstheatres.com or at the Harkins Northfield at Stapleton box office.
Midnight Premiere, Breaking Dawn - Part One
Thursday, November 17, 2011
12:01 a.m., Thursday at midnight
For Twilight fans who just want to watch the wedding event of the year, tickets for Breaking Dawn – Part One are also available at www.harkinstheatres.com or at the Harkins Northfield at Stapleton box office. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for their chance to win prizes including:
- Harkins Theatres movie tickets.
- Harkins Theatres 2012 Loyalty T-Shirt (good for FREE popcorn every time it’s worn to the movies through 2012).
- Harkins Theatres 2012 Loyalty Cup (good for $1 soda refills through 2012) for the first 200 people in line.
- Twilight inspired jewelry and gifts.
Hurry, these seats will sell out. Standard ticket prices apply.
For more information on Denver’s Ultimate Twilight Marathon, visit www.harkinstheatres.com/twilight and for more information on Harkins Theatres visit www.harkinstheatres.com.
As a disease that annually takes the lives of more people than breast, prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers combined, lung cancer will kill more than 156,000 people in the United States this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Additionally, about a quarter of a million people will face a lung cancer diagnosis.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — a time to take action, quit smoking, educate loved ones and raise awareness for the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women.
Research from the National Cancer Institute has found that in Boulder County an average of 33 of every 100,000 people die of lung cancer each year while 41 of every 100,000 are affected by the disease.
Despite the statistics, however, exposure to lung cancer’s biggest risk factor — tobacco — can be controlled. Estimates from the American Cancer Society suggest as much as 90 percent of all instances of the disease are because of tobacco use.
“A vast majority of lung cancer patients are current or former smokers,” explains Dr. Lee McNeely, Rocky Mountain CyberKnife radiation oncologist. “Take time this month to commit to a smoking cessation program or encourage a friend or family member who smokes to quit.”
Additional risk factors for developing lung cancer include exposure to radon, asbestos, arsenic or certain chemicals and minerals or having a family history of lung cancer.
Common symptoms of lung cancer are fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite and a persistent cough along with pain in the chest, bone and joints.
Although surgery is typically the standard treatment for lung cancer, it may not be a viable option for all lung cancer patients. Conventional lung cancer surgery typically requires removing all or part of the affected lung. For those in poor health who aren’t surgical candidates, alternatives for treatment can be limited.
CyberKnife is one lung cancer treatment option that does not involve surgery. While the name may conjure images of knives and scalpels, CyberKnife treatment involves no cutting, no anesthesia and no overnight hospital stay. The CyberKnife treats patients through a procedure called stereotactic radiosurgery, a noninvasive method of treating tumors and other medical conditions with high-dose radiation precisely aimed from different angles. The result is greatly increased accuracy that spares healthy tissue.
“CyberKnife can offer effective treatment of lung tumors while carrying a low risk of side effects,” said Dr. McNeely. “While it may not be appropriate for everyone, CyberKnife can be particularly beneficial for patients with inoperable or surgically complex tumors or those whose physical conditions necessitate an alternative to surgery.”
Rocky Mountain CyberKnife treats several different types of malignant and benign tumors in the brain, spine, lung, liver, pancreas, prostate, kidney and eye. Lung tumors and lesions are one of the center’s most frequently treated diseases. Contact Rocky Mountain CyberKnife at (303) 448-4620 or at www.rockymountainck.com for more information. Most insurance plans and Medicare are accepted.
In partnership with Boulder Community Hospital, Rocky Mountain CyberKnife is a US Radiosurgery facility and is located at 905 Alpine Ave. in Boulder, Colo.
