If you’re someone who is just TENSE all over...whether you realize it or not...you’re probably spending most of your time in “fight or flight” mode—just struggling to relax and let go.
Remember, MOVING WELL is all about our ability to SHAPE CHANGE. Basically, our structure…bones, connective tissues, and muscles…which allow us to move and feel better.
I’ve found that this particular “LAZY” roll is a great way to reduce overall body tension and is also key for movement, muscle position, and shape change.
All this enables us to recapture RELATIVE MOTIONS that we lose with age, wear and tear, etc. Think TIGHT and STIFF all over;)
And, believe it or not, if standing, walking, or running has become more challenging or concerning for you—due to the risk of falling—our ability to perform these relative motions is crucial for our daily “performance,”…whatever that means to you.
This type of rolling exercise provides us with the ability to maintain the mobility and functionality needed to accomplish our everyday tasks to live our life.
Today’s roll is actually a progression because we’re connecting our pelvis to our rib cage.
Start with my LAZY SUMMERTIME ROLL for approximately 2-4 weeks or until you feel confident with your technique: https://www.longevitypersonalfitnessnj.com/post/lazy-summer-roll
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 as DEMONSTRATED:
-Lie on your RIGHT SIDE. Head/Neck comfortable
-Bend both legs to approximately 90-degree angles
-Place your foam roller between your lower legs
-LEFT ARM in front of you and place your LEFT HAND on the ground
-Stay HEAVY on your RIGHT HIP and outside RIGHT KNEE contact
✔️The MOVE:
-PUSH your PELVIS forward (LEFT KNEE moves forward) until you start to feel that initial resistance and STOP
-Then SLIDE your LEFT-HAND forward until you start to feel that initial resistance again and STOP
-Then ROLL your pelvis back and STOP. Then DRAG your HAND back and STOP
-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
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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