Erik is currently finishing the SomaTraining Program at the ELDOA headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Courses attended for SomaTraining were focused on Global Movement : The Squat, Posturology & Gravity Line - Test and Rehabilitation Exercises

A complete analysis of the squat with respect to the entire body in relation to gravity line and various aspect to be taken into consideration when applying the squat. There are over a hundred progressions that have to be learned prior to a squat is completed properly. The class cover the progressions and is lead to a fundamental understanding of proper progressions leading to the completion of a biomechanically sound squat.

While the fundamentals are the same, the squat should be modified and applied differently to specific goals, which could be to improve one’s posture, to rehabilitate the knee after and ACL injury, to help eliminate back pain or to improve someone’s athletic performance.

Posture is the basis for the balanced functioning of the joints and viscera. A good posture leads to an economy of energy expenditure. This course on posture teaches many tests and the main exercises to correct and improve it.

Outline of the Program

• Technical analysis of the movements which are the basis of the squat

• Learning to perfect the movement with a specific focus on the progression factors

• How to avoid injury with the appropriate preparation and warm-ups

• Quality effort in terms of strength, volume, power, speed, resistance, endurance and fitness maintenance

• Planning training sessions with respect to time availability

• Muscular re-education programs

• Sports preparation programs