The four main components to a
healthy physical training regiment are flexibility/mobility, stabilization,
strength and power. All of the
components are needed for true peak performance of an individual on a physical
level. As others have investigated, the
physical realm is part of 4 larger sections being physical, emotional,
intellectual and spiritual.
Without proper flexibility or
mobility, we are unable to move our bodies where they should be able to go. I always laugh when someone says they
shouldn’t be able to touch their toes like they were built unable to ever
achieve this feat. It might take lots of
hard work, but is possible. And most of
the work is between our ears!
Stabilization is defined as the
ability of the body to maintain postural equilibrium and support joints during
movement. Without having a
stabilization system that functions correctly, the likelihood for injury is
greatly increased and our ability to output strength and power is
decreased.
Strength is defined as the ability
of the neuromuscular system to provide internal tension and exert force against
external resistance. In simple terms,
decreased internal tension (stabilization) = decreased force against external
resistance (strength).
Power is defined as the ability to
exert maximal force in the shortest amount of time. This is where most sports movements lie and
also where most injuries occur. Power is
the tope of the pyramid and with proper preparation of the previous phases, can
bring a client to levels of performance never thought possible. Without a solid foundation, will very likely
get undesired results.
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