It has been over a month since we have been practising a whole food diet and we have all felt the benefits. Lighter and more energy are the most notable effects along with some weight loss.
We recently joined a local gym, Body Boomers, with the membership came some personal training. I have never used a personal trainer before so was curious to find out what it would be like.
The trainer that was assigned to us was the perfect match for us in terms of his approach to fitness. Russ completed his training at the C.H.E.K. Institute in California. At the C.H.E.K. Institute they look at attaining a healthy body and mind, by performing exercises that utilize a large number of muscles. Movement is used in the exercises which replicate movements in the real world; this “functional strength” helps in carrying out tasks in everyday life easily, keeps you healthy and helps you remain injury free.
Most gyms with all their machines isolate muscles in order to gain size. This approach started in the 60’s as body building gained prominence and was seen as the epitome of fitness.
However the body does not act in isolated manner. There is a chain of events that happens every time there is movement, which involves your whole muscular and nervous system. The key to longevity is movement, something we take for granted until we are afflicted with immobility through disease or accident. Movement maybe sounds simplistic but this is exactly what it is, keeping moving, whether you are motivated or not, holds the key to your personal wellbeing and overall health and happiness.
The C.H.E.K. Institute also takes into account nutrition, psychology and spirituality when looking at overall health. As I learn more about these aspects I will keep you informed.
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