Regularly engaging the body's multi-directional capacity through exercises involving multiple planes of motion and joints enhances functional physical capacity. Modern society's sedentary lifestyle leads to physical degradation. Incorporating compound exercises that engage the entire body and challenge biomechanical stability is crucial for maintaining functional longevity.
To be dedicated to fitness is a good quality to possess. Consistency with one’s choices of exercise is important. One should not second guess or self-deprecate themselves when they have accomplished, at least, some level of activity.
The axiom ‘Movement is Life’ is often repeated regarding health and well-being. Exercise is an integral to slowing the natural process of aging and age related maladies. Yet, many opt for an easier way . . . . that of avoiding exercise. The book written by NASA Scientist Joan Vernikos, Sitting Kills, Moving Heals, extolls the benefits of consistent basic movement, in addition to exercise, for the (human) body. One should say to themselves daily ‘Move More, Live Better’.
In the book 'The Modern Art and Science of Mobility', an approachable format is presented for maintaining functional movement capability.
In the book 'The Modern Art and Science of Mobility', an approachable format is presented for maintaining functional movement capability. This series of blogs will give an outline of the book. There are combinations of movements and therapies contained in the book that will not be presented within this series of outlines.
Spinal viability is inexorably linked to bodily wellness. Actions and lifestyle greatly contribute to spinal health. Nerve impulses which affect the entire body can be negatively impacted by when spinal integrity is compromised. Activity, properly executed, will promote health of the spine. Specifically, the six directions of the spine must receive attention. Photo by Mikhail … Continue reading Spinal movements: Summary
Spinal Rotation is a crucial element of spinal movement. The spine is maximally benefited by correctly training this movement.
Side bending (Lateral Flexion – LF) is an underutilized and minimally addressed spinal movement. The physiological structures involved with LF are key for spinal stabilization.
Extension is a key component to keeping the spine, and thus, ourselves, healthy.
Proper body function is reflective of spinal viability.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 