Exercise science research is constantly unveiling new things about the brain and the body. As such, trainers should be continually upgrading and modifying their training programs.
Mike Boyle, featured speaker at the Perform Better's Learn by Doing workshop in San Francisco is a seasoned trainer; he's been a successful strength and conditioning coach in the field for over 30 years. His presentation was amazing as he jokingly recalled some of the 'old school' training methods we trainers have all used and some of the trending themes in the fitness world over the past few decades.
It was funny to look back and remember how we all ran out and got blood pressure cuffs to measure the transverse abdomens activation but at the same time, I was laughing inside because of the lack of knowledge he and other main stream fitness coaches have about the brain's function in sports and in life.
It was refreshing to hear Mike and Dana Strong acknowledge and teach the importance of respiration training since oxygen is one of the primary sources of fuel for the brain. It was funny to see that they disagreed on correct breathing technique. Ah, that's the fitness world; one trainer will teach you one thing and another coach will teach you something entirely different.
As Mike said, it's crucial that you listen and be humble enough to realize that the methods you've been teaching may have been wrong. Things change. With an overwhelming amount of information available to us at any given moment, it's up to you to do research. Or find a reputable coach who is growing; one who is constantly learning. One who wants the best for her clients.
Brain-based training by Z-health is the future of fitness. The neuro-revolution is upon us. Don't wait ten years for current neuroscience research to reach the general public. Find a Z-Health Trainer and live maximize your potential.
