Work Smart

Paul Chek, a renowned fitness trainer, author, and mentor suggests that we should WORK IN, not just work out.

What does this mean, you ask?

When your work "out" you break down tissue. With the proper diet, you rebuild, re-synthesize and revitalize those tissues.

But what happens when that stress you place on the body is so great that it creates "distress"?

Well, it fires the sympathetic nervous system which creates the "fight or flight" response leaving you feeling more drained versus revitalized.

By all means, push yourself. Break through to the next level of fitness but try this:

WORK SMART. Cultivate more energy from your workout than that which you utilized during the exercises.

This is done by balance. Create a training program that is all encompassing. Include all the bio-motor abilities in moderation:

1. Flexibility
2. Stabilization
3. Coordination
4. Strength
5. Speed
6. Power
7. Agility


It's also done by LISTENING to your body. Take it at your pace, have FUN, and always give yourself a rest day. You should leave your workout feeling energized!!

And EAT RIGHT. So much of our bodily stress is due to improper diet. Use the fuel, progressively challenge your body, then repair it with the right building blocks and rest. Check out my approved foods list!

If you want to read a great book on proper nutrition and the balance of exercises by Paul Chek check out " Eat, Move and Be Healthy"



Best,
Kali