There’s a ton of content out there attempting to help us “address” our posture and mobility.
So, where do you and I START? Well, as with all health and fitness attributes…the “ONE SIZE FITS ALL” approach just DOESN’T WORK.
And the question remains: how can we address all of our individual needs without overthinking or overcomplicating things?
Well, today, I want to address our aging bodies and our inability to TURN…ROTATE….aka…be able to MOVE IN ALL DIRECTIONS…because we’re all just tight as hell;)
Our GOAL: Priority number one is to reduce our overall muscle activity (the TENSION present in our body) to loosen ourselves up, so we can move and feel better.
Check this out…
Here’s what you’re gonna need:
-Clear/Comfortable/Quiet space
-Something for your head/neck
-2 yoga blocks/books
-Timer
Check out my video below. 🔊 Sound ON!
Here’s what you’re gonna do in a SIDELYING position as DEMONSTRATED:
-Lie on 2 yoga blocks…and roll SLIGHTLY forward
-One is under your PELVIS and is PERPENDICULAR to your body
-The second is under your LOWER RIBCAGE and is PARALLEL to your body
-LOWER LEG KNEE is bent below your hip. LOWER ARM ELBOW is bent below your shoulder. LOWER PALM is UP.
-TOP LEG FOOT is in FRONT of your bottom leg ankle. TOP KNEE is comfortable.
-The HAND of your TOP ARM is comfortably positioned on the top side of your head. TOP ELBOW is comfortable.
BREATHING:
-FULL MOUTH EXHALE at the start to help you MELT into position
-SILENT, SLOW (4-6 count) INHALE
-OPEN, RELAXED MOUTH (4-6 count) EXHALE
PRACTICE: Hold this position and breathe: 3 sets x 60 seconds/SIDE
Stand up. Try it on. Move around in different directions. Notice how you feel…any different?
💡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
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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