Robert Haviland holds a BS in Accounting, an AS in Physical Therapy and a MS in Exercise Physiology/Sports Performance& Rehab Science. Robert is also a C.S.C.S( certified strength/conditioning specialist),C.E.S( corrective exercise specialist),C.N.C( certified nutritional consultant).
In addition to being a Healthcare professional with 17 year experience in providing sports medicine, work hardening ,aquatic, inpatient , outpatient and home- health rehab services for athletes ,adults and geriatrics ,Robert is an adjunct instructor at Indian River State College where he teaches in the Physical Therapy department.
Robert’s athletic background includes being a former collegiate Division 1-AA football player, multiple USAT All-American Triathlete and 2 time Kona Qualifier. He also enjoys surfing, paddle-boarding, baseball and basketball. Currently Robert is in pursuit of a PHD degree.
Robert combines his knowledge, understanding and 25 year- experience as a competitive triathlete and United States Lifesaving Association-Marine Safety Officer (Ocean Rescue) to develop safe, effective and individualized training plans.
Bob’s objective working with today’s typical athlete, who more than likely possesses muscle imbalances and inequalities, is to promote a functional training program designed to address factors involving unified balance, stability, mobility, movement efficiency ,appropriate forms of flexibility, agile strength and neuromuscular control, training in different types of environments (stable to unstable) and training in different planes of motion(frontal ,lateral ,transverse) . Unfortunately, Triathletes do a lot of isolation training: heavy or very intense leg extensions, bench presses, lat-pull -downs, crunches; using split routines(upper body/lower body. In essence training like bodybuilders and presume this will improve their triathlon performance, race times, placing and ultimately reduce injury. However, just because you get stronger in your workout it does not mean it will transfer into superior performance in your swim, bike or run. Regrettably, this type of workout only creates isolated strength, imbalanced bodies, and reinforcement of incorrect biomechanics and essentially increase likelihood of injuries.
In summation, the goal with each athlete is to build a solid foundation by developing strength /power gained through multiple joints and planes and reinforcing quality proprioceptive movement patterns that will create flexible, durable athletes.
Overall Personal Records:
40YD-4.5 Secs
400 YDS-50. 1 Secs
1 MILE- 4:21
2MILE- 9:35
5K-15:45
10K- 32:06
10 MILE- 54:36
13.1 MILE-1:15
Int’l Tri distance-1:58
1/2 Ironman – 4: 15
Sports Background:
Football
Basketball
Track
Baseball
Surfing