Combine biological tissue [muscle] with a neurological control center [nervous system] to get just one part of a complex human creation. Creating change is not as easy as rubbing on a muscle for it to relax. It takes consistent work and training to create changes that are long lasting.
Inner Thigh Work
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One of my all time favorite go-to exercises for the lower body. The goal is to keep minimal side-to-side movement in the grounded leg while teaching the opposite leg how to produce tension in widening angles.
Ask away if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Ankle Issues
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This week’s #SMS series focuses on Ankle discomfort. These three movements performed together will have a powerful effect.
1. Stretch - Recommended hold time of 2-3 minutes.
2. Mobilize - Aim for 3-5 slow & controlled circles clockwise/counterclockwise.
3. Strengthen - perform 15-20 reps focusing on the muscle tissue in the same line of ankle movement.
Discontinue if you experience worsening pain. Ask away if you have any questions. This will not resolve all ankle issues, which is why getting the proper care for you is essential.
Most people’s job require sitting or staying in limited positions. Additionally, most people only move in limited ranges of motion when they workout, therefore creating no real need for other ranges. However, if you perform daily joint health movements as I usually post, you remind your nervous system to keep access to a wide spectrum of those joint range of motions. This is what creates healthy joints.
Exploring the Oblique’s
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Here are 3 progressions for emphasizing oblique work and moving while resisting rotation. This is useful for leading into hip rotational work, also developing “core strength”.
1. Extend through the hips into an arms extended position and hold
2. Upper body still with band fixed to chest - move up/down through the hips
3. Extend through the hips, bend/straighten the arms while resisting rotation
Ask away if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Shoulder Pain
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This week’s #SMS series focuses on shoulder discomfort. These three movements performed together will have a powerful effect.
1. Stretch - Recommended hold time of 2-3 minutes.
2. Mobilize - Aim for 2-3 forward & backward rotations with control.
3. Strengthen - perform 3-10 reps with control and smooth movement.
Discontinue if you experience worsening pain. Ask away if you have any questions. This will not resolve all shoulder issues, which is why getting the proper care for you is essential.
