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It should come as no surprise that attempting to train the nervous system directly is
potentially difficult, given that the typical trainer cannot see it or measure it while
training. However, the neuromuscular system is a complete system, and the premise
of the methods here is that we can (and do every time we train whether we know it or
not) manipulate the neural input to the musculature by performing exercises a
certain way. Furthermore, the nervous system is responsible for sport carry over.
Local adaptive changes merely represent a cumulative adaption to whatever the
dominant and consistent neural demands placed on the entire neuromuscular
system are. The key is therefore recognising which movements and physical outputs
represent specific neural inputs/demands, as well as understanding how different
neural inputs can change the way a muscle performs. The next step is then using an
understanding of movement manipulation to induce a training effect. This, in a
nutshell, is the purpose of this particular book.
The 3 key training areas:
1. ‘Chassis:’ you must develop the elastic and muscular structures properly to
absorb, generate and transfer force, and recruit motor chains correctly;
2. ‘Engine:’ you must recruit muscles optimally and functionally, train the
nervous system for optimal excitation, and recover properly;
3. ‘Practice:’ you must train the body to exert itself maximally in order to realise
full strength potential – that is, you must run maximum stimulation through the
engine and chassis in order to get them accustomed to utilising the potential
built by the other training areas. You must regularly reach the ceiling in order to
raise it.
JUNE 2018 | ISSUE 01