Program Design - Part 3

Paul Chek
  

• Step #1 - Improve structural alignment
• Posture is the story of someone’s life/choices
• The worse the posture, the more energy it costs them
• Can’t race a car when the front end is out of alignment. Before you can push the system, you must align it
• Length tension assessments – if it’s not tight, don’t stretch it!
• “Blanket” approach stretching - tight muscles stay tight, loose muscles get looser (Bend and reach toe touch can reveal loose hamstrings OR loose low back)
• Muscles are energy conductors of the body
• Tune the body like you tune an instrument – only tighten/loosen the strings that need it
• Rhythmical and A-rhythmical exercise stimulus
• Low vitality pumping (chi cultivating) exercises – tai chi, Qi Gong, traditional yoga – cultivating ENERGY in the body
• Anabolic Hormone response from exercise – Duration and intensity – most workouts 30-50 minutes MAX
• Cardio and weight training together – different hormonal response. Two steps forward and toe steps back!
• Shorten the workouts. Low volume and low intensity to begin with - then raise intensity over time, AS VITALITY ALLOWS
• Anabolic stimulus, but don’t overload the system
• Two short workouts better than one long one
• Conclusion summary – length tension
  • Length tension relationships – structure
  • Program to suit energetic / stress level – start with pumping exercises
  • Stimulate the anabolic hormonal response without overloading
  • Eat right
  • Sleep right
  • Support digestive system
  • Get healthy for LIFE (not just for a few weeks!)
• Seeing the unpublished side of fitness
• Embracing the long term journey of true fitness
• The responsibility of leadership and accepting the role of the “health care professional
• This is not a job, it’s a way of life!

COMMENTS

Chek, Paul | 21 Nov 2011, 17:47 PM Thank you for your comment. I'm glad the series is a source of nutrition for your mind and career! Much chi, Paul Chek

Petersen, Christian | 19 Nov 2011, 13:20 PM Powerful message at the end Paul. Very true regarding working with body and it being our responsibility to keep learning. Thank you for your work. I have learnt so much from you already.