Summertime (warm weather and all) makes the cooler early mornings and evenings ideal for physical activity. These times are perfect for LOW-TENSION, relaxing exercises like ROLLING.
In the morning, rolling exercises are AMAZING to help wake up our bodies by promoting circulation without overheating. And in the evening, they’re a soothing activity to help us unwind and relax.
And, if you’re someone who is just TENSE all over (no matter what the season or time of day), you’re probably spending most of your time in “fight or flight” mode…whether you realize it or not…struggling to relax and let go.
I’ve found that this particular “LAZY” roll is a great way to not only reduce overall body tension, but also plays a crucial role in movement, muscle position, and shape change.
All this enables us to recapture joint movement that we lose with age, wear and tear, etc. The result…we’re just gonna move and feel better;)
And, believe it or not, if standing, walking, or running has become more challenging or concerning for you—especially due to the risk of falling—our ability to perform certain "relative motions" is crucial for our daily “performance.” This type of rolling exercise provides us with the ability to maintain the mobility and functionality needed to accomplish our everyday tasks.
Simply, it’s a movement practice that checks off A LOT of boxes for us.
Here’s what you’re gonna need:
-Clear/Comfortable space.
-Something for your head/neck
-Foam Roller
Check out my video below. 🔊 Sound ON!
Here’s what you’re gonna do:
-Lie on your RIGHT SIDE. Head/Neck comfortable
-Bend both legs to approximately 90-degree angles as demonstrated
-Place your foam roller between your lower legs as demonstrated
-Your HEAD, NECK, and TORSO are completely QUIET throughout this roll
-Stay HEAVY on your RIGHT HIP and outside RIGHT KNEE contact
-NASAL ONLY breathing as you roll
-MOVE: LAZY, HEAVY, and SLOW.
🌬️FULL MOUTH EXHALE at the start to get rid of some stale air
-Repeat: 20-25x
Stand up. Notice how you feel…standing and walking. Do you feel better on your feet?
💡REMEMBER…if we want to move and feel better as we age, we need to reset our bodies with a SMART, DAILY and PURPOSEFUL PRACTICE.
Dedicated to your health and longevity,
Mike
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