Exercise

What type of exercise should I do?

Exercise Does Not Consume Time
It Manufactures Time.

Our physical body is very important for our survival. We need a body to perform work and we need it to be free of pain, able to be efficient and effective at performing whatever tasks our mind wants us to perform. Our body provides a framework which our organs must work within. Any alteration in our body's structure will alter the function of our organs.

The damage from smoking was once thought irreversible but now we know that the lungs do repair after a person stops smoking. Your body is also capable of repairing. To repair and restore our bodies, the body work done at Wellness Alternatives includes Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) and massage. To maintain optimal body function after repair and restoration, exercise is the key.

In Sacro Occipital Therapy, there are three Categories of Dysfunction (Predictable patterns of distortion causing structural and functional dysfunction in the body).

Cat. I – associated with the respiratory systems, i.e. cerebrospinal fluid, breathing and central structures of the body
Cat. II – associated the structural weight bearing systems, i.e. joints and muscles and peripheral structures of body
Cat. III – associated with the ligaments, connective tissue throughout the entire body

Observation of the results achieved by SOT in restoring normal function to the human body, lead to the obvious conclusion that certain exercises assist in restoring and maintaining the Categories of Dysfunction. These concepts are exclusive to Sacro Occipital Therapy, developed by Dr. James Cima. SOT views the body as interconnected and interrelated and because of this, has a great understanding of the inner workings of your body.
 
Each Category of Dysfunction has a slightly different but similar repair and restoration process and may incorporate techniques from other areas.

In exercise there are three classifications of exercise:
1. Cardiovascular (aerobic)
2. Weight training (anaerobic)
3. Stretching (flexibility)

Each having a slightly different movements but may incorporate movements from other areas.

Each of the Sacro Occipital Categories must be repaired, restored and maintained. Repair and restoration are done with the body work of SOT and massage. To maintain the body, exercise must be done. Each SOT Category is best maintained by a specific classification of exercise:
 
Cat. I with cardiovascular exercises such as running, jogging, cycling/spinning and core strengthening
Cat. II with weight or resistance training such as free weight or circuit
Cat. III with flexibility/stretching such as Yoga, Pilates, Stretching

To repair, restore and maintain your body requires persistence in giving your body the time it needs to repair, restore and maintain good health. Do what you can and be persistent with it.

An inability or dislike of a particular type of exercise may indicate a structural problem. To begin your repair and restoration, call Wellness Alternatives to schedule your appointment. 636-227-4949

Do You Get Bored With The Same Exercise Routine?

Do You Need Ideas?

Check out - What is Crossfit - at the link below. The variety of high intensity, short duration "Workout Of The Day" keeps it interesting and time affordable, while yielding great results. Many of the exercises require no equipment. These are "real" people doing real exercises with the focus to develop and maintain a healthy body. You won't see many "pretty" people here. The first time you do one of the workouts, don't expect to complete it. Just do as much as you can.

The local website is http://crossfitstlouis.typepad.com/crossfit_st_louis/. Click on the link below and check out the pictures of Dr. Dave and Debbie attending the Kettlebell workshop there. Both Crossfit pages should give you some ideas to start your exercise program.

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