Stretching lubricates joints and enhances and maintains range-of-motion. The piriformis stretch which is for tight hip flexors. (stretches from betterdailyhabits.com) Brad Walker’s stretching tip #2 Breath slowly and easily while stretching. This will help your muscles relax which will make stretching easier. Don’t hold your breath! Stretching according to Brad Walker
Flexibility or range of motion (ROM) is how far you can reach, bend and turn. It is one important piece of our fitness level. Since as we age our muscles and joints become more stiff and tight, we need to focus or refocus on staying flexible if we want to “keep on moving”. Use dynamic […]
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An article on active.com suggests 8 Equipment Free Exercises you can do anywhere! I am headed to visit my mom back in the midwest soon and I will be able to continue stretching and strength building exercises that require no equipment at all for me to “keep moving”! These are some suggestions from active.com: Squat Jump […]
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Abdominal exercises can strengthen your core. The plank is on most lists of the best abdominal exercises. Engaging your core during this exercise can help you perform it safely. Do planks everyday to strengthen your core. Begin with your forearms and toes on the floor. Keep your torso straight and rigid and your body in […]
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Once the concept of engaging the core is second nature, try the skill when doing routine daily physical activities that include movements like bending and lifting. Practice engaging your core in daily routine physical activities. For example: Sitting down/standing up Walking up/down stairs Bending and twisting to unload a dishwasher Lifting heavy objects When you […]
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Most us know or have heard we need to “engage the core”. It took me some specific information and direct instruction from a physical therapist to really understand how to put this phrase into action. A common response is to suck in the gut. Here are a few descriptions from Your Functional Health to give […]
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Why do physical therapists, personal trainers and fitness experts all stress the importance of focusing on your core? The reason for this recommendation is because the everyday benefits are huge! Focus on strengthening your core in order to: Prevent injuries from daily physical tasks-standing, lifting, bending Lower the risk of back pain Improve stability and […]
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How many times have you heard the term “engage your core”? Unfortunately, the phrase is often misunderstood. Many do not know what core really encompasses and the word engage does not adequately describe the action you need to perform on your “core”. Engage your core or “tighten your trunk”! My older brother Mark was in […]
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