A proper way to view fitness/training

Human beings are meant to move; they also thrive on movement. Their conclusion is movement with fluidity and efficiency to operate on their duty, whatever it may be.

Most individuals stall through the isolation step, such as doing squats or deadlifts. Boundaries need to be pushed further. Can you leopard crawl? Tumble and roll? Fight?

Step 1: Isolation

Isolation is the first step and has to be mastered before you can move onto the next step. Strength has to be worked on before moving on also. If you don’t have enough strength, you won’t be able to master the positions correctly.

The basic concept of isolation is that you build strength through movement patterns. You will do strength training exercises in several different positions. The movements will be able to help you build muscles and strength in your full body.

Some examples of movement patterns are: Core training, Rotational patterns, Power training, such as jerks and kettlebell swings, Stabilization drills, Glute-ham raises, Bent arm and straight arm upper body training, Horizontal pressing, Horizontal pulling..etc.

You are probably familiar with these exercises and may have even been doing them for several months or years throughout your fitness journey. All these strength-building exercises are essential to your physical development.

Creating high tension positions and workouts can also help you build muscles and strength faster. You can try body levers, muscles ups, tuck planches, and single-leg squats.

You will really need to focus on mastering each movement and make sure you can really do it before moving onto the next phase. Remember that your body is designed to move freely and should be able to get through the movements the more you try and practice.

Step 2: Integration

Integration is when your movements become more than just movements. Squats will no longer be just squats and deadlifts will not just be deadlifts. Each movement is a stepping stone to the next movement.

Your movements and workout practice will start moving into a seamless flow. More and more movements will be added as you learn and gain more strength. Isolation will also build on the preparation you did in the isolation step.

This is why all the movements build on one another and should be done in order. Part of integration is pre-planned movement sequences. Think of a dancer doing choreographed moves or a yoga teacher going through planned flow movements.

Remember that just because something has been planned and practiced, does not necessarily make it easier. Integration is also meant to show you that fitness is not just about who can build the most muscles or you can lift the most weight.

It’s more about moving and how you can go with the flow of exercise and workouts. It’s also about making your body the best it can be for yourself.

Step 3: Improvisation

This is the final progression. It combines integration and isolation. Gym only people do not get here. Picture a dancer or martial art sensei as an example. It involves using your imagination and going with the flow.

This is also where progression becomes more important than ever. It won’t happen overnight, and it will take a lot of practice.

Keep in mind that gymnasts and dancers are really using improvisation, so this one may be harder to learn or practice from other people. It will focus more on what you want to learn and how you want to use your body in movements.

Conclusion

You will need to fully dominate the isolation exercise and make an easy transition to integration before moving to this third step. The third step (Improvisation) is the pupil’s choice in which he wants to Master his art into.

Hope this helps expand your mind a little. As a final note, I wish to add is to make sure it has a reasonable and logical application or else it’s bullshit.