Chek & Evidence

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I know that has been accused of not citing proper

references. This is unfortunate because there is definitely a part

of the audience who wants to read the reference(s) in total. Not

being a scientist, I don't do that, but I agree that if you're going

to quote someone you ought to have the proof to back up your

statements.

It reminds me of what the Head of the Dept of Surgery

at the U of WA remarked (this way back in the early '60's when I

worked as a secretary for the Neurosurgery Dept): Everything you

write or say should be spoken in correct English. There are people

who won't know the difference and for them, it doesn't matter. But

for those who do, that small error will cause them to hang on that

word or phrase and they will forget anything else you said. So

true.

Rosemary

***Unfortunately, it is not simply a a matter of Chek not citing scientific

references, but he very frequently proclaims simple practical methods which

highly experienced lifters and therapists seriously question, especially since

he has never produced proof of his ever having trained top athletes. All too

often, he tries to extrapolate limited clinical studies to the world of serious

bodybuilding, personal training and competitive lifting and his attempts in this

direction are often fraught with error and contradiction.

Worst of all, when his methods are questioned by scientist, coach or athlete, he

never ever admits his errors, but invariably sidesteps the issue and attacks the

person. One such case is his series of beliefs on squatting , benching and belt

usage. Scientists and athletes pointed out his mistakes and contradictions, but

he refused to acknowledge that he was in error in even the smallest instance.

This hardly enhances one's credibility as a professional. In writing many

articles or dealing with such queries, he tends to throw in technical sounding

jargon which may impress the layperson, but, more often than not, lead him into

some rather obvious faux pas involving those of us who are quite familiar with

the world of science and medicine.

If you refer to various sections in my book, " Facts & Fallacies of Fitness " (the

full list appears under the " Files " section on the home page of the our

supertraining group), you will come across quite a few issues which Chek

propounds as accurate and true, but which actually are quite the opposite.

Dr Mel C Siff

Denver, USA

mcsiff@...