At Bulletproofbodies
we are always harping on about the importance of being able to perform a squat
as part of normal functional movement.
The squat has always been associated with strength
& conditioning but its relationship with toileting is often forgotten
about.
In Western society we have gotten use to sitting on
the porcelain throne and have forgotten the way in which out bodies go to the
toilet best, that of the deep squat position.
The "Squatty
Potty" is a simple addition to your bathroom that allows you to correct
the "ano-rectal" angle.
The Pubo-rectalis muscle maintains the ano-rectal
angle and sitting at 90 degrees only partially relaxes this muscle.
Sitting at 90 degrees means the colon is still kinked
and is sub-optimal for toileting.
By simply raising the feet this then flexes the hips
into a position that mimics normal squatting and allows the colon to fully
open.
So the message is simple, if in doubt, SQUAT!
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"There
is no such thing as a bad exercise or exercise system.
There are only
incorrectly prescribed exercises and exercise systems."
Paul Chek
In
case you don't know, Paul Chek popularised Functional Movement and challenged
the Body Building Gym culture of the 90's.
The Chek Institute is concerned with Holistic health
and not just Functional Training.
He uses his 4 Doctors analogy which is brilliant.
The last 4 Doctors you will ever need:
Dr Happiness - AIR - What do you want from CrossFit?
Dr Movement - FIRE - Are you over training?
Dr Diet - EARTH - Are you eating correctly?
Dr Quiet - WATER - Are you rehydrating and resting enough?
We put all these in the Couldren of Consciousness which contains many ingredients and requires some alchemy:
Planning
Action
Celebration
Rest
Paul is not against CrossFit but he wants to make us
aware of the challenge. Or as he calls it, “Trial by fire, baby.”
What
Paul is highlighting is the significant risk that high intensity training may
bring if you do not have adequate muscle flexibility, joint stability and baseline fitness
Are you ready for CrossFit?
Are you prepared for CrossFit?
Are you scaling your workouts?
Are you maintaining good form when lifting?
Are you training through injury?
CrossFit replaces a primal need, that of significance, or proving yourself in society where you no longer have to prove anything.
Check out Paul's book - "How to eat, move and be healthy."
I love Paul Chek and CrossFit and would recommend both to you, but only if you are ready for a trial by fire (baby)!
Paul Chek, the Bulletproofbodies team Salute you. https://chekinstitute.com/
If you have not seen Compex on CrossFit athletes like
Matt Fraiser, Josh Bridges, Sam Briggs, Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet and Will Kane (to name just a few) then here is why
they are using it.
Not
only can Compex help with recovery but it can also help your high resistance,
strength training:
Check
out this training from the Compex legend Heiko:
The DOMS
(Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) you get from the Compex is insane!
The future of tachnolgy and fitness together is already here.
Friday
was about an invitational group of athletes with 5 workouts and the first that
needed to be sychronised burpees and pull ups.
WOD
1 - Burpees, Snatch and Pull ups
WOD
2 - Max Clean and Jerk, Max Snatch
Wod
3 - 100 Double Unders, £0 Squat Snatch, 30 Ring Muscle Ups and 50 Calorie Row
Unfortunately,
this athlete sustained a shoulder injury whilst performing Olympic lifting.
However,
on hand was the winning Rehabilitation combination of Compex and Rocktape was
there to provide early treatment.
Leading
the road to Rehab Dale Walker Physio was able to assess and treat the injury
with Compex and Rob Crowley (Rock Doc Rob) was there to provide the Rocktape
helping this athlete go stronger for longer.
Regionals & Compex-sponsored athlete Will Kane was there on Friday for the invitational CrossFit competition.
CrossFit Blockhouse were represented by the legend that is Spencer Whiteley. This guy is a machine that I've been causing pain (and getting him better) for 10 years now.
He's also got the best Tatoo on his back that I have ever seen!
CrossFit Solent were represented by Duncan Aldous and team for this very special Throwdown.
CrossFit Esprit de Corps are going to Regional again! This team is super fit and definately true to their name, amazing Team spirit.
Let's see if Tom Wyles can keep his top on for longer than 5 minutes (I doubt it!).
CrossFit Colchester were receiving special treatment by being fed whilst having their Compex treatment.
CrossFit Reading saw the stoppable couple of Tom Parker and Becky Pykett. Here's Tom getting some well earned treatment with Compex UK and the gorgeous Athalie Redwood Brown.
CrossFit 3D had some highs at lows at the Body Power Games.
Ola came first in the Individual Masters on Saturday.
Ali unfortunately got injured and is recovering.
We wish you a speedy recovery from the Compex and Bulletproofbodies Team!
Grinny was training with me last night at CrossFit 3D and this is his second competition in as many weeks. He competed at the Rainhill Trials last week coming 5th!
It was great to see my Coaches in action, proving they not only talk the talk but they also walk the walk. Well done boys!
Compex UK and Dale Walker Physio had an wonderful time treating CrossFit athletes at the Body Power Games 2017.
Remember, Injury is the Enemy, Bulletproof your body!
The Body Power Expo was also home to
the Body Power Games which is a high level CrossFit event that drew crowds as
the struggled to choose which event to observe next.
The NEC in Birmingham was buzzing
with Body Builders, Power Lifters, Olympic Weight lifters, Strongmen, Gymnasts
and CrossFitters.
From these arduous physical
activities there was no shortage of people wanting advice and treatment for
musculo-skeletal injuries.
From strained pectorals whilst posing to recovery muscle stimulation in between Workouts, Compex was assisting athletes during all activities.
At Body Power I was taking my Physio
skills to the next level by treating Strongman athletes.
These guys are
awesome, huge and packed full of muscle.
They are too heavy for the Plinths so
we have to perform therapy of the floor in order to sort out their sore backs
from Deadlifting heavy weights, like a Vauxhall Corsa!
UK CrossFit legend, Will Kane was in
action at the Body Power Games and he popped by the Compex UK tent for some
treatment.
Cage Fighter, Alex Reid came for the
Compex experience to help him as he prepares his body for Mr Hampshire.
For some just walking around the
different displays at the NEC was enough to bring on Back Pain so it was Compex
to the rescue.
