One of the key aspects of a good training or rehab programs is the ability to make connections. Recognizing that the body is a kinetic chain we need to always be aware of how we are making connections between all the links in the chain. Are we in fact connecting or are we disconnecting? Remember that the core is the relay center; it is the center of the action, but not the originator of the action. We need to understand the end result we desire, how the links in the chain are connected and timed up? We must always take into consideration that we are bipedal land animals so to insure that all connections are made we must build from the ground up based on the gait cycle. It may seem basic but we need to know what we are connecting. Why are we connecting them? How are we connecting them? Then we need to understand how the exercises we use in training are connecting to the skill required in the movement or the sport. Is the movement similar or same? Does the athlete make the connection? When all connections are made then the result is flowing, efficient, rhythmic movement that allows the athlete to lawless execution.
