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Sling Shot Theory

                The Sling Shot Theory is something that we thought of at FLO. It may be a real Theory but we haven’t read about it before. So we are sorry if anyone else already coined the term. The basic principle is that with a Sling Shot, the base needs to be stable in order to pull the band back far enough to generate a large amount of force.  In this scenario the base of the sling shot will represent the Core of the body. Too often trainers load their clients before they build a solid foundation. This most times leads to them loading a dysfunction, which is a fast road to injury.

                Our saying at FLO is Foundation First.  We are firm believers in regression before progression. Many of Athletes come in with bad motor habits that we focus on fixing. We also focus on developing weak areas of the Athletes bodies. For example, many of our baseball Athletes have weak inactive posterior chains.  With them we work on scapula stabilization, retraction and hip extension. By working on these movements with them it reduces many of the shoulder impingement injuries as well as the hamstring pulls that are commonly seen in baseball Athletes.  Obviously, there are many other factors that we work on but this is just some of the basics. Foundation First.

                We can also apply this theory to our everyday life.  If we are not stable in our core values we will be unstable people. I define core values as principles, values and beliefs.  Without these you may be lost as a person. There is a saying, If you don’t believe in something, you will fall for anything.  You are easily swayed when you don’t know who you are. People will determine how far you can go, rather than you determining your own success. When you have a solid foundation, you can achieve anything. You know who you are and there is a calm about you that others will recognize.  With a solid foundation you can become a leader because there will be a reason to follow you. 

                The bottom line here is that we all need to build our base. If its fitness or everyday life, you must develop a foundation first and the rest will follow.

Here is the video link about this blog: http://youtu.be/Q6ugtM4cJk0

-FLO

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