by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Exercise and Training Programs
When an astronaut is on a prolonged space mission, he risks muscle atrophy. Without gravity causing our muscles to work constantly to keep them fit, they begin to deteriorate at a quick pace. To keep themselves healthy and able to survive life on Earth when they get...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Exercise and Training Programs
It makes sense that those who vary their workout have a better chance of continuing to exercise regularly than those who stick with just one form of exercise. Sure, there are exceptions. Everyone knows someone who runs regularly as if their life depended on it. But...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Exercise and Training Programs
Paul Chek Here at the C.H.E.K Institute, an exercise can only be considered functional if it fulfills the following criteria: Comparable reflex profile (Righting and Equilibrium reflexes) When moving across any object, stable (earth) or unstable (surf board), the body...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Exercise and Training Programs
By Paul Chek, HHP, NMT Founder, C.H.E.K. Institute Buy a Swiss BAll Although relatively new to the fitness industry, Swiss Balls have been used in rehabilitation for nearly 40 years. These large, inflatable balls are now being used...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Exercise and Training Programs
There are so many reasons why proper form and posture are important when you are working out. Most exercise professionals won’t even let clients begin an exercise routine without learning about the basic form for each particular exercise. This is a good thing, since...
