Dave Chun, M.S.

When I think about the human body, the word balance comes to mind. The better the balance, the better the body moves. This not only creates more potential for function and performance, but also for health and longevity.

When we are younger, our joints have plenty of cushioning and our muscles are soft and pliable. But, as we age, we put more mileage on our muscles and joints and there’s inevitably wear and tear. That’s why physical training is so important. We have to move our bodies in various ways, stretching and strengthening them, to minimize wear and tear and achieve and retain proper function. Ultimately, the goal is to move better and feel better.

In addition to achieving this balance, it is critical to teach and reteach movement skills. In general, we should be able to walk, run, balance, push, pull, jump, swim, skip, throw, kick, catch, fall, land, spin, and more. When we are young, we strive to acquire these physical skills and master physical literacy.

But what happens next? In adulthood, we must practice different modalities like bodyweight training, gymnastics, and weight training. Though my clients differ in age, skill level, and fitness, my goals are always to develop movement skills, which will enhance physical competence and boost physical confidence.