How Many Ways Can You Workout

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...

The Benefits of Pilates

Pilates has become one of the most popular fitness methods in the United States, although the concept is not particularly new. The routine was devised during the early part of the 20th century by a German, Joseph Pilate, who was obsessed with restoring his asthmatic...

Why Hire a Martial Arts Instructor

The origin of martial arts dates back centuries, and it was developed by people as a means to defend oneself against potential attackers. Today, things have remained much the same and hence its basic purpose as well stands without any amendment. But, it must be...

Benefits of Isometric Exercise

Toned and shaped muscles are a statement of good health and personality. For that, one needs to follow a stringent workout regime involving special exercises to strengthen the different muscles and joints in the body. This article discusses one such exercise – the...

What is Functional Exercise

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...

SWISS BALLS, EXERCISE BALL

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...