How you view and perceive the body will have a significant effect on your training outcomes. You can view the body as either dumb or smart. Here are some comparisons:
Dumb Body ? Looks for dysfunction
Smart Body ? Looks for function
Dumb Body ? Looks at the body as highly adapted
Smart Body ? Looks at the body as adaptable
Dumb Body ? Looks for disconnects
Smart Body ? Looks for connections
Dumb Body ? Looks for disabilities
Smart Body ? Looks for abilities
Dumb Body ? Looks for what cannot be done
Smart Body ? Looks for what can be done
Dumb Body ? Looks at body as highly mechanistic
Smart Body ? Looks at body as organic
Dumb Body ? Looks at body as static
Smart Body ? Looks at body as dynamic
Dumb Body ? Looks at body from reductionist viewpoint
Smart Body ? Looks at body from a quantum viewpoint
Dumb Body ? Looks at muscles
Smart Body ? Looks at movements
How do you view the body? I obviously view the body as smart. I believe in giving the body credit for it?s inherent wisdom and ability to solve the complex movements presented to in a myriad of ways. Hopefully this will get you thinking about how you look at the body.