7 Ways to Become a Better Trainer: Part 1

7 Ways to Become a Better Trainer: Part 1

Have you ever thought about why you wanted to be a trainer or healthcare professional? Was it because you didn’t like being told what to do by your bosses in the past? Was it because you wanted more control of your time? Was it because you thought it would be...
3 Keys to a Healthy Holiday Season

3 Keys to a Healthy Holiday Season

When we think of the end-of-year holidays, usually we don’t think of them as being very healthy. For some, holidays become obligations to spend time with people who drive us nuts. For others, feelings of loneliness or disconnection may drive us to fill that void with...
Why I Use the Swiss Ball: Part 2

Why I Use the Swiss Ball: Part 2

Of the more than 40 videos I have produced over the past 20 years, six of them have been devoted to how to exercise with the Swiss ball. I believe the Swiss ball may be one of the best, most effective and versatile exercise tools in history. To show just why I believe...
Why I Use the Swiss Ball: Part 1

Why I Use the Swiss Ball: Part 1

The C.H.E.K Institute specializes in Corrective Exercise Kinesiology and the development of advanced continuing education programs for medical and exercise professionals. Of the more than 40 videos I have produced over the past 31 years, six of them have been devoted...
Lessons From The Toilet

Lessons From The Toilet

Do you know how to “read” your poop? I’ve taught this very effective method of self-monitoring in my book How To Eat, Move and Be Healthy! (but kids seem to be much more willing to do it than their parents). The physical characteristics of an optimal poop...