Method for Muscle and Body Alignment and Strength Training

Abstract

A system and method for evaluating an individual's posture relative to an objective measurement surface to determine the location of any misalignments of the body, the method including an alignment process to allow muscles that are misaligned to release, for proper positioning of the body and muscles, and a system for aiding the individual to achieve proper alignment. The method further includes a training process to reinforce proper alignment.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to a system and method for alignment of the body, and more particularly, to a system and method for evaluating proper posture and a method of aligning the body to maximize space and flexibility, establish the correct form for strength training, maintain daily functionality, and enhance performance in running and sport-specific activities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Fitness and exercise have become an important part of many individuals' weekly routines. With the population becoming increasingly health conscience, many individuals are turning toward “intensive” training regimens. Other individuals continue to perform more traditional cardio training regimens, while still others engage in more traditional strength training programs.[0003]Traditionally, posture has been touted as an important factor in how a person presents and is socially received by others. As such, many associate posture as important (or not) as a social statemen...

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Benefits of technology

[0052]When entering this phase, it is important to evaluate how the body is responding to the previous stages. This is done by placing the body in the wall phase. This serves to see how the body has aligned. Looking at the shoulders, are they even? The head, is it in the middle of the shoulders? Is the neck long? Are the shoulders raised so high that the neck is hidden? Are the abdominals distended out and is there a space from the wall to the back other than at the base of the spine? Are the hips even with each other, or is one higher than the other? Are the legs equally straight or is one leg more bent than the other? Are the knees even? Is one locked out? How are the feet aligned? Are they turned in or out? The Strength Phase has two components, 1) gaining strength in the muscle being worked, and 2) increasing length in the muscle. Strength and length help to set up for the final stage of functionality.

[0053]The muscles at this point are more pliable, thus they are more flexible. As a direct result they are becoming aligned. As the strength is started, the individual will be working on the entire body keeping in mind if any areas are misaligned and / or weak.

Problems solved by technology

However, in examining the body's response to stress (mechanical stress experienced during exercise training), it has been determined that posture can dramatically affect the results an individual sees from their training program either positively or negatively.

Misalignment of the underlying skeleton will cause the muscle attached thereto, to be moved to a position that may not be optimal for the effective mechanical use of the muscle.

As such, a person may engage in an exercise routine on a regular basis, but because of poor posture, the individual does not get the most benefit from the routine.

In fact, it has been observed that in some instances, damage to the body along with the associated pain and discomfort can occur when a person engages in an exercise routine with poor posture or body alignment.

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