The relationships of physical structures in the body (i.e. joints, muscle relationships) affect neurological functioning and our perception of our own potential. Conversely, limited thinking affects neurological functioning and creates patterns that alter the physical structures in our body that may decrease our potential.
Author: Dr. George Tabares DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Improving Neck Placement in Movement
For most of us we will look in the mirror and see the same person every day. We may neglect the fact that our ability to notice cumulative change diminishes. If we sit for extended periods of time our body will start to sink or slouch which allows our head to move forward. A person's … Continue reading Improving Neck Placement in Movement
Adaptation
The Principle of Adaptation refers to the way in which the body adjusts to increased or decreased demands. This can be lightly explain why a person is sore at the beginning of an exercise program but is not sore later. The body learns how to be more efficient, thereby utilizing less energy to perform the … Continue reading Adaptation
Progression
The Principle of Progression states that there is an optimal period of time and overload that progression can occur in the body without inducing injury. If the workload increases too quickly muscle or ligament damage may occur. On the other hand increasing a workload too slowly may not create much improvement at all. The Progression Principle … Continue reading Progression
Plyo’s
Plyometrics are a training phase that can be incorporated after a sound strength training foundation has been laid. Plyometrics are the result of strength produced at an accelerated rate. They improve overall performance and can be seen in nearly every athletic move. To start your own program follow a few simple rules in every workout. 1. At … Continue reading Plyo’s
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