August 23, 2017
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When I was a fledgling fitness professional, one of the first books I ever read was “How To Eat, Move & Be Healthy“, by Paul Chek.
So it was a bit of a surreal experience to get to knock on Paul's front door a few weeks ago and join he and his family for an epic weekend of conversation, workouts, nature immersion, Paul's crazy daily habits (which you'll discover in this podcast episode).
Who is Paul Chek, and I why would I travel all the way to the hilly backcountry of San Diego, California to interview him?
Paul is an internationally-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology. For over twenty-five years, his unique, holistic approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of countless people worldwide – many of his clients, his students and their clients. By treating the body as a whole system and finding the root cause of a problem, Paul has been successful where traditional approaches have consistently failed. Paul is the founder of the C.H.E.K (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute, based in California, USA and the P~P~S Success Mastery Coaching Program.
He is a sought-after presenter and has consulted for organizations such as the Chicago Bulls, Australia’s Canberra Raiders, New Zealand’s Auckland Blues, the US Air Force Academy and other elite organizations. He has produced over 60 DVDs and 17 advanced-level home study courses designed for the fitness and clinical professional. He is a strong believer in the essential role provided by practical training and has developed four Advanced Level Training programs to provide hands-on instruction for the exercise and health industries.
Paul's CHEK Exercise Coach program introduces fitness and exercise professionals to an integrated approach to conditioning; the C.H.E.K Practitioner Program is a two to four year advanced level program teaching corrective exercise and high-performance conditioning; the Golf Performance Series focuses on functional conditioning for golfers; the Optimal Health and Fitness Through Practical Nutrition and Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Program contains three levels and shows how to reach optimal health from the inside out. Thousands of people worldwide have been trained in one or more of these challenging and elite level certification programs.
Paul has also accrued three US patents for posture calibrating, hydrotherapy and equipment inventions, and has also designed several pieces of functional exercise equipment.
During our discussion, you'll discover:
-How Paul uses rocks and a stone circle for his morning workouts and meditations…[6:30]
-Paul's water charging tower and exactly how he built it so that the water is charges from the rocks…[11:40 & 14:50]
-The intriguing reason why you need to buy a lunar calendar…[22:30]
-Why Paul found the 82nd Airborne Division to be easy…[26:40]
-How you can use a smokeless vaporizer to vaporize mixes of teas, tobaccos and essential oils…[32:40]
-Paul's morning meditation routine…[40:50]
-The three extremely unique exercise patents that Paul holds…[46:45]
-What Paul calls “the King of all stabilization exercises”, and where you can find it…[62:40]
-How Paul was the first person to begin the now popular practice of putting butter into coffee…[66:45]
-Paul's unique combination of art therapy and plant based medicine…[72:45]
-And much more!
Resources from this episode:
–A Cool, New Way To Scan, Interpret & Fix The Human Body’s Electrical Field.
–Robert Peng's Qi Gong teachings on Amazon
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Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Paul or me? Leave your comments below and one of us will reply!
Ben
In your podcast with Paul Chek you touched on his 3rd patent, an inclinometer for measuring the first rib / thoracic outlet. I have TOS on both sides and my left, which was arterial, needed a first rib resection. I now have issues with my left side w/ the rib removed and it’s near the bottom of my left ribs. I’d love to hear Paul’s thoughts on this or if he’s seen this before?? I’d love to know if he’s measured anyone in general where the rib has been taken out?
Probably one of my favorite podcasts to date between you and Mr. Chek. Following both of you for a few months now and inspired by the movement and knowledge you 2 are putting out there so Thank you!
Hi Ben,
still one of my favourite episodes! I was looking quite a lot, but couldn‘t find anything for the organic tobacco on the internet. Do you have any link or help? Thanks for your great work!
Here's the brand Paul recommended: https://www.pipesandcigars.com/shop/peter-stokkeb…
Ben,
Great work as always. Been listening for years, but first time I’m posting, as I would also love for you to interview someone knowledgable on kambo and educate us on the topic.
Cheers,
Russell
My granny was putting butter in coffee anz i grew up woth that as normal
… Just a fun fact
This podcast has already changed my life just by moving my thoughts in a new direction. I am so so glad that I “stumbled” upon you, Ben, through wellness mama. I have gained so much knowledge in the past two weeks alone since I have been reading/listening to your work. I also feel a very strong connection to Paul’s work, and look forward to listening to the other podcast. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge.
Greg, do you have more details of how to make a water charging station? Where do I put the rocks? inside/next to it? What are the 4 rock crystals to buy?
PAUL, where do I get the rock crystals and which few crystal rock names do you recommend? and where do i put the rocks? inside the water container? surrounding it? I’m still unclear.
BEN, For your method, where do I get the salt crystals to put inside?
Here: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/solewater
Hey Ben and Paul,
As a chronic sufferer of “Dead Ass Syndrome” I would LOVE to have these pool running devices for my feet! This is a brilliant design. Please keep us posted if it ever goes into production. I guarantee I’d buy a pair!
Best,
Meg
Good question! I would think youlay on the back. Also was wondering about the prone cobra exercise and if when turning the hands up, are the arms staright out in front of u or are they on the ground like regular cobra?
Thanks
Back
Awesome episode! That podcast gives just so many areas to dig into,… loved it!
I’m really curious how spirituality in society will go forth, considering how Paul was pioneering so many areas and how the impact will be.
I use to filter my water with a RO-filter, remineralize it and leave it in the garden under a rosemary bush. Usually I would do that over night, but now I will experiment with going up to two days and including some minerals/stones. Looking forward how that will come out.
Would love to hear more podcasts with you guys together!
I did!! It was awesome!
Hey Ben, You guys were talking about structured water and Paul said he has a different way of doing than yourself. He said he was using 5 gallon glass bottles and leaving them in the sun/moon light until he needs it. Was there something else? Was he throwing a mineral/rock into the jug or something? Paul was a great guest.
Thanks,
Chris
Would love for a followup video recording!
Duuuude!
2 of my biggest mentors, in the Marvel Team up!
Love Paul, his ideas are way ahead of the curve.
And Ben, with his own unique habits…, you’ve both had a massive influence on my journey.
Did you manage to get a workout in Paul’s gym?
How was it?
Hi Ben. Great podcast! I actually have a question about one of the sponsoring products…Antrantil. Can this be used in conjunction with the Masszymes digestive enzymes and P3-OM probiotic that you have featured on your podcast in the past? I love the Masszymes and P3-OM products but have experienced a dramatic increase in gas and bloating since using them. Thanks in advance for your help!
So happy that Paul is getting some love! Please do more with Paul and help highlight his phenomenal work!
Follow Up:
I think a great episode for you guys to follow up with is introducing the chek totem pole. I think you would find it fascinating!!!
Thanks,
Greg
Really enjoyed this episode with Paul and would love for you to do more with him. As a chek practitioner and a client of his, I can honestly say that there is nobody like him out there. He lives and breaths this stuff and has changed my life and the lives of everyone around me. I listen to your podcast every morning and I know more episodes with Paul will open the eyes of so many who follow you and your work. He is a pioneer, a trailblazer, and we are all so grateful for podcasts like this one!!!
Great show.
Bengreenfieldfotness.com/chek – missing link
Thanks for all the great information Ben and Paul.
You guys are true titans and legends !
I am not sure that the Stokkebye is not the cleanest option. I have researched this quite a bit and was a fan of the Danish export and Shag for some time until I found out about this pure organic Virginia, at leaf only.
https://www.leafonly.com/tobacco-leaf/organic-tobacco-leaf/organic-canadian-virginia-flue-cured
On the Kratom, I found Kwik Botanicals, they test every batch and the prices are about half of many of the other sites.
I was wondering if you have tried Kambo yet ? I would think the hunter in you would be game. Maybe you could have someone on the podcast who would enlighten us on Kambo.
Cheers
Steve
Ben,
Regarding the conversation on head tilt, have either you or Paul use a NUCCA chiropractor? NUCCA is National Upper Cervical Chiropractor Association. NUCCA’s adjust the C1(Atlas). These corrections accomplish the same thing that Paul was discussing. My Board NUCCA is Jack Stockwell. He is based in Salt Lake City. You may want to talk with him about this. Jack and his wife Mary has their own podcast called “Forbidden Doctor”. Jack’s correction allowed me to avoid a neck surgery.
Cool, I will check him out!
Ben,
Regarding the conversation on head tilt, have either you or Paul use a NUCCA chiropractor? NUCCA is National Upper Cervical Chiropractor Association. NUCCA’s adjust the C1(Atlas). These corrections accomplish the same thing that Paul was discussing. My Board NUCCA is Jack Stockwell. He is based in Salt Lake City. You may want to talk with him about this. Jack and his wife Mary has their own podcast called “Forbidden Doctor”. Jack’s correction allowed me to avoid a neck surgery.
Fantastic!!! Best episode ever. Two of my favorite guys together. Please, keep bringing this knowledge to us.. Hope to see u and Paul talking again soon.
Thank u..
Fantastic!!! Best episode ever. Two of my favorite guys together. Please, keep bringing this knowledge to us.. Hope to see u and Paul talking again soon.
Thank u..
Loved the show. 2 questions please.
1) what type of lid do you use for your mason jars when you store your water?
2) for the corrective exercise you stated to lay flat on a wood or stone floor. is this on your back or stomach?
Loved the show. 2 questions please.
1) what type of lid do you use for your mason jars when you store your water?
2) for the corrective exercise you stated to lay flat on a wood or stone floor. is this on your back or stomach?
Dude this is freaking amazing! I love Paul, work with one of his practitioners from the UK and recently got back to your content too. Also doing his PPS Success program. Thanks for taking the time and sharing some knowledge, wisdom, experience, and widen our perspectives.
Much love,
Thomas
Dude this is freaking amazing! I love Paul, work with one of his practitioners from the UK and recently got back to your content too. Also doing his PPS Success program. Thanks for taking the time and sharing some knowledge, wisdom, experience, and widen our perspectives.
Much love,
Thomas