Body Opening Roll

As we age, NOT addressing our posture becomes more and more limiting. And as a result, our comfort level and day-to-day movement can be negatively impacted.

Because of the wear and tear associated with all that, mobility issues that I find most commonly affect my folks, are those who struggle with being either, “hella stiff” [like me;)]…crazy arched…slouched, or just feel lopsided in their body.

So, what I have for you today is a strategy that has been successful for those who struggle with all the above.

🔑 PRO TIP: Before moving on with today’s strategy, I recommend you train this Sidelying Breathing and Body Opener version for approximately 2-4 weeks FIRST.

Feel good about it…be confident in your technique…and once you’ve achieved BOSS status… try today’s SMART PROGRESSION.

Here’s what you’re gonna need:

-Clear/Comfortable/Quiet space

-Something for your head/neck

Check out my video below. Sound ON!  🔊 

Here’s what you’re gonna do as DEMONSTRATED:

-Lie on your RIGHT SIDE. Head and neck comfortable.

-LEGS STACKED upon one another. KNEES below HIPS.

-Place your bottom RIGHT ARM on the ground. Elbow soft.

-Place your top LEFT ARM across your chest and GENTLY GRASP and TUG on your RIGHT COLLAR BONE.

-OPEN MOUTH EXHALE to get rid of some stale air and help you settle in.

The ROLL:

-SILENTLY NASAL INHALE as you roll your head and torso COMFORTABLY backwards 

💥 You should NOT feel any discomfort through your low back!

-OPEN MOUTH SIGHING EXHALE as you return to the starting position.

PRACTICE: 3-5 minutes DAILY 

Notice how you move and feel afterward. Better? Same? Different? 

REMEMBER…REAL CHANGE requires an investment of our time, effort, and consistency in doing what’s necessary…not just what’s appealing. And as we get older, we want to train SMARTER, not harder. ;)

Questions? Comments? I am always happy to help. I’m here for you!

Dedicated to your health and longevity,

Mike

P.S. Take your movement practice to the next level! At Longevity Personal Fitness, my approach will help you train smart, change the way you move, and feel good...all without wearing you down.

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