This live presentation by Paul Chek introduces the system of movement analysis and instruction that Paul has developed called the Primal Pattern® system. It is a movement system based on developmental man and survival in a three dimensionally unstable environment under the influence of gravity. Paul discusses the need for a holistic approach to the treatment of both the hardware and the software of the body as related to injury prevention and performance enhancement.

Paul explains how important it is to understand the findings of specialist researchers and clinicians and to appreciate the effectiveness of neurodevelopmental and movement-based approaches to conditioning, both in the athletic and rehabilitative fields. He dives into a brief, but fascinating history of the fitness industry, highlighting trends in exercises,  the evolution of bodybuilding and the development of today’s equipment designs. Also learn about Paul’s unique Totem Pole approach and why it is so important to perform a simple, but effective, biomechanical analysis before selecting exercises and basing prescription from there.

Finally Paul reminds us that we are what we eat and that we cannot expect high levels of physiological  and musculoskeletal integrity if we consume low-quality foods, grown on low-quality soils and processed by a compromised digestive system.