Where Fitness, Fantasy and Functionality meet! - An eye on the past and best foot forward
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M.B.S. Mind, body, spirit, perception is reality and reality is perception. Fitness need not be considered as a daily grind, a task to complete. Fitness should inspire and be sought after. After all, being fit allows the body and mind to function at its optimum efficiency and the spirit becomes effervescent.
The Torqueadian regimes are a beneficial lifestyle option to embrace. Edges out, stay sharp!
Zeitgeist as they say in Germany, translates to the “spirit of the times”. This may be defined as an underlying group feeling expressed by the more experimental amongst us. Perhaps the global fear of limited supplies of fossil fuels, and other resources makes some of us look back to a bygone era for answers? Perhaps that it is fear, which moves some of us to become resourceful and adaptable? This thought process manifests in the material world with many conclusions; artistic, functional, mechanical or a gestalt of all – The defining word for this is “Steampunk”.
I offer the above paragraph not as a testament of my belief but as a possible explanation for the retrospective embrace of times gone by with an eye on the future. Torqueblade is just that, it is my interpretation of an exercise regime (Indian Club Swinging) once embraced throughout the world from the 1800’s up until the 1950’s and now by those of us who understand the benefits of functionality over aesthetics. The regime of Indian Club Swinging was introduced to the west by the British military and followed suit by Germany, Russia, France and America as military chic was the order of the day and so became fashionable. Incidentally, the art of club swinging has not lost its following in its land of origin.
By definition Torqueblade is Steampunk as the training amalgamates the Victorian regime with a modern understanding. The Torqueblade itself allows a person to expedite their understanding of body mechanics and therefore improve their adaptability. Furthermore the Torqueblade becomes a metaphor for a beneficial lifestyle change. The Torqueblade challenges you emotionally and physically through the regimes and stories of the realm of Torqueadia.
Discover the secrets for yourself –
“Once forgotten and now found again,
The knowledge rediscovered in another skin.
The stories may fall and rise again,
A creature will always find its kin”. Excerpt from the Tao of Torqueadia “The book of the Pathfinders”
Torqueblade regimes belong to the thinkers, the explorers, the individuals in the group who lead and have a sense of adventure and fun. Those who fear only mediocrity. Torqueblade regimes are unique and only for those who wish to improve their lifestyle. A proactive lifestyle develops fitness in body and mind, strength, endurance, grace in motion and clarity of thought. Torqueblade is a training tool which enhances bio-mechanical motion by way of expeditious fitness regimes incorporating, Torsion Training, Meditation in Motion and Synergistic Strength. This is accomplished when visual and tactile biofeedback are challenged by balance, strength and endurance in motion. Full body awareness, all over body conditioning and unification of body and mind are enhanced.
In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.” – Darwin
Adaptability = Functionality = Success Long sleek lean muscles, an athletic physique, having enough energy at the end of the day, these are all desirable attributes. Torqueblade and Torsion Training will allow the body to develop these attributes. Training at your anaerobic threshold (breathless but able to speak) and completing the Torqueblade regime which challenges your body in a holistic manner and develops a natural adaptable (strengthens and lengthens your muscles) athletic physique. “Everything that we do requires our muscles to work in synergy with each other. Every required task moves through all three planes of motion (multi-planer). Only the intent changes the outcome”.
- Core stability
- Cardio conditioning
- Muscle tone
- Flexibility
- Functionality
Torqueblade Torsion Training is one of the most economical ways to effectively increase levels of synergistic strength and endurance in other words lean body mass and sleek muscles.
- Train from the inside out
- Fitness first
- Esthetics will follow
Become the natural, adaptable, sleek creature we were designed to be. Torqueblade Torsion Training is a synthesis of fitness methodologies, this amalgamation is firmly rooted in principles of functional fitness.
“In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment.” Darwin
The Torqueblade has been specifically designed to be an awkward implement. An unbalanced tool challenges grip, coordination and body mechanics. Once these challenges have been over come, the quicker one can adapt. To allow adaptability to flourish a training tool with the ability to increase and decrease its load would be ideal. This is why the Torqueblade has a companion blade (which can stand alone in knife drills) to be used as an attachment to increase the weight of the Torqueblade (if needed). The exercises have been designed to challenge the bodies’ equilibrium under duress of torsion. Torsion is the rotational force generated about a fixed point. Torsion is required to develop linear force. Force is Power and Power is strength to develop and maintain motion or the cessation of motion. Originally the Torqueblade was designed to improve my martial training and adaptability for impromptu weapons use. However, the exercises I developed have no specific martial content and are easy for anybody to learn. The gross body mechanics are similar enough to enhance overall body conditioning for various sports and other physical past times including Martial Arts. As in any team sport constant direction change is required. Plyometric drills are developed to strengthen the muscles and joints. Torqueblade training loads the knee joint in a safe manner to prepare it for quick directional changes.
“For serious and recreational athletes alike, the pain and instability that result from shoulder injuries can jeopardize careers and alter lifestyles. As with many injuries, this number could be greatly reduced with the proper care and training. Strength of the shoulder should be complemented by flexibility, yet many Americans never fully develop their natural shoulder girdle mobility and muscular balance. When the ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder is made strong, aligned and mobile, other joints like the wrist and elbow also benefit.” Information kindly supplied by DR. ED Thomas of Motionrx.com