by Paul Chek | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Previously, I’ve used fire as a symbol when we talk about our bodies, particularly when the subject is exercise. Unfortunately, most people only focus on the fire principle, the catabolic state in which tissue breaks down, and forget about the other half of the...
by Paul Chek | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Which portion of the average workout is neglected or just plain forgotten by so many people in the gym? I’ve seen so many people jump into their workout routine and skip the most important part — the warm-up — that I want to share with you how I get ready for...
by Paul Chek | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you get anything out of this portion of my Movement as Medicine series, it’s understanding what stabilization really means. Stabilization amounts to the ability to contain and conduct the flow of energy and information throughout your body. Why is this emphasis so...
by Paul Chek | Jan 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Need some simple Primal Pattern® movement medicine to get more out of workouts in the gym? This week, I want to share the Duck Walk, an exercise that’s good for athletes especially those who do mixed martial arts and wrestling and guys like me who get down really low...
by Paul Chek | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you feel pain, let’s say in your foot, are you really sure that’s where it started? Any one joint in the body can create a kinetic effect on every other joint in the body, according to the research. So how do you figure out where the problem is? For example, a...
