Tim Gorter - Prevail Conditioning

Meet Tim Gorter!
Age: 42; profession: Architect. I started my own architecture practice in 2013, specializing in custom residential, multi family residential, video production facilities, and audio engineering studios. I began playing beach volleyball in spring of 2015.

When did you start coming to Prevail?
I started coming to Prevail in September 2016.

What impact has training at Prevail made in your life?
The biggest difference I’ve noticed since starting at Prevail is a lack of pain and discomfort. My lower back doesn’t hurt after standing for 2 hours at events. My neck and shoulders are not as stiff while sitting at the computer due to the improved strategies for care and prevention. Where I’ve seen the greatest impact has been on the beach, playing 2 vs 2 beach volleyball. My strength, agility, balance, flexibility, power, explosiveness, and stamina have all improved significantly, which has caused me to enjoy the game more than ever before!

Do you have any words of encouragement or tips for somebody new to exercise (or restarting)?

My advice is to focus on the correct posture and technique at the beginning and not on how much weight you are lifting. The heavier weights will come later after the movement patterns have been engrained and the supporting muscle groups have strengthened enough to safely support the heavier loads. At that point, you will likely be lifting more than you ever have before training at Prevail.

What are your hobbies?
Please don’t call beach volleyball a hobby. Beach volleyball is a passion and a way of life!

What is your favorite movement/exercise? Least favorite movement/exercises?

Favorite exercise: Too many to list, but if I had to pick one, then it would have to be something that involves crawling. Least favorite exercise: Exercises performed while standing on one leg. Balance is a challenge