Here's a couple thoughts about the SoleSteps®, coming from a coach. Understanding WeckMethod's three core functions (Coiling Core Training, Rotational Movement Training, and Bilateral Torsion Training), will unleash an endless amount of possibilities for athletic performance utilizing the SoleSteps®. The simplicity and immediate benefits are relative to every type of sport. Training unique moments, in different core postures, all best experienced through personal practice. Here are a few sports and how the SoleSteps® relate.

 

 

I often say, "using SoleSteps® is like bringing the pitching mound with you wherever you go". Pitchers spend their whole careers throwing and landing on a downhill angle, very often can they replicate that while they train away from the mound and in the gym/at home. Now we can with the SoleSteps®. Whether it's single leg RDL's, pistol squats, or split stance med ball slams, replicating the downhill angle for pitchers in balance with flat ground training is definitely a great way to make it more game-like. Strengthening the last part of the throwing action, the deceleration of that lead leg, at the specific slants/slopes of the SoleSteps® is key.

 

 

Fighters and Martial Artists spend the majority of the time on the balls of their feet. A continuous rhythm between Fight and Flight. Now consider leg kicks. The lead leg almost always plantar flexes and rotates through with the kick. It is a quick violent action and your ankles and bones in your feet should be prepared for that repetitive movement. Introducing simple techniques like weighted calf raises on the SoleSteps®to a fighter's routine will leave them having a greater range of motion and strength to initiate the lower half rotation.

 

 

Understanding the basic principles behind Bilateral Torsion Training, we're able to utilize both the uphill and downhill facing positions on the SoleSteps®. When training accelerations angles for faster starts/ short distance track athletes, we practice exercises on the SoleSteps® with the Steps facing downhill. This allows us to train the anterior side of our core.  When we're training endurance/ long distance track athletes, we have the SoleSteps®facing forward uphill. This connects us to our lats and posterior chain. One of the best tips to get the most out of your SoleSteps® while training is placing them on top of one another. They create another solid platform at a higher slope/pitch that can be used to access a whole new range of motion for your ankles and feet.