Words

Words are important. Words are a key aspect of communication both verbal and written. I was taught a long time ago in a teaching methods class at UCSB that words create images and images create action. Nothing in the intervening 37 years has disproved this concept. As far as I am concerned this is precisely why the field of Strength and Conditioning is so confusing at the present time. There is no accepted lexicon of training. Everybody is trying to make up terms that have no basis in application much less science. I do not know about you but I am confused. Is movement prep warm-up? If it is then call it warm-up. Is prehab remedial work or an injury prevention routine? If it is then call it that. Is a matrix a circuit? If it is then call it that. I have been guilty of this at times and I am working hard to clarify and not add to the confusion. This goes on and on. Let’s think here and take a step back and look at the big picture and try to see where we are going with all of this. Communication is essential, words that are meaningful and accurate in the description that they portray are very important.