It is that 10 to 20 per cent that I worry about. What is the test of truth for those things?
You have to have some commonsense when it come to ANYTHING Vince. We'll just chalk up that other 10-20% to commonsense.
Thought you might find this interesting, but then again.....
Paul Chek
Despite an education that never went beyond earning a high school diploma, Paul Chek has capitalized on his passion for lifelong learning and his love of teaching to become one of the most influential leaders in mainstream fitness. Although he certainly did not invent the Swiss ball, through his seminars and writings Chek must be acknowledged as the individual who got us to take corrective training seriously and got countless personal trainers to take an interest in peer-review research.
Think about it – a decade ago the concept of “core” and “corrective” training did not exist, and now it’s common terminology among everyone from professional strength coaches to housewives to fitness bunnies to senior citizens. Chek’s love of knowledge has led to a successful seminar and certification business that has expanded worldwide and created a loyal base of fans who are universally referred to as “Chekies.” Now you can go into any general public gym around the World without finding at least one Swiss Ball.
I first met Paul in 1994 when I visited his facility in La Jolla, California, to learn firsthand about his techniques for assessing posture and developing the abdominals, and about his comprehensive approach to dealing with all the factors associated with lower back pain. I shared many of his ideas in my first book, The Poliquin Principles.
True, there are now core and functional training certifications (and even college-level courses) that are even more extensive and science-based than the ones offered by this innovative (and often controversial) trainer and teacher – but the fact is that all of them owe a debt of gratitude to Paul Chek.
Many of you may challenge my selections, but I truly believe that if you do your own diligent research, these three men will rate high on your own list of the most influential people in the personal training industry.