Component 8 - Resistance & Strength Training, Pilates & Somatics

The muscular system and also tendons, ligaments and joints need to be strengthened as part of physical conditioning.  This helps to prevent injuries such as strains and sprains in Choi-Bo training, and everyday life, but resistance training also can uniquely strengthen the mind, if it is used appropriately.  Furthermore, the core, or abdominal area needs to be trained systematically and properly and this should be at the root of any good exercise workout, routine or indeed system.  This is why in Choi-Bo we teach resistance training (mostly bodyweight exercises) in our system and exercises from Pilates and Somatics for core and overall conditioning.

Several research studies over the last fifteen years have confirmed that too much resistance training has a negative impact on human health.  The studies showed a clear decrease in mitochondria and capillary density in the body.  This is due to the characteristic of muscle adapting to the imposed demand, but rather, over adapting.  Research suggests today, that when training for health, resistance training should be just 5% of an exercise routine/programme designed for health purposes.  So, at Choi-Bo we do teach Resistance Training, Pilates and Somatics as part of our system, but it is one part of the complete Choi-Bo system, and is thus used appropriately.

Our Master Trainers and Instructors are also capable and knowledgeable in working with the latest gym equipment, because this can work well to further enhance physical and mental conditioning with athletes using Choi-Bo to enhance their sports performance training.

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