Movement That Matters: A Practical Approach to Developing Optimal Functional Movement Skills - Softcover

Paul Chek

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1583870024 ISBN 13: 9781583870020

Publisher: C.H.E.K. Institute, 2001

Synopsis

"Movement That Matters" provides trainers and fitness enthusiasts with the tools necessary to create functional training programs for themselves and their clients. This book is a must-read for any trainer desiring to provide their clients with higher caliber training programs that work.

In "Movement That Matters" you will learn:

- The body's five different reflexes and how to determine the dominant reflex profile of your client.
- The importance of static and dynamic stability.
- How to determine if an exercise is functional based on the six defining characteristics.
- How to evaluate a compound movement and identify its "Primal Pattern" movements, enabling you to accurately determine which portion needs training.
- The difference between open- and closed-chain exercises.
- 10 tips for optimal motor learning.

Edition details

• Publisher: C.H.E.K. Institute
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583870024
• ISBN 13: 9781583870020
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 56