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Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.

Sometimes your body physically CAN'T do the movement correctly even when your mind knows exactly what to do. This is the reality of movement compensations. This is why my approach always includes corrective stretching, soft tissue work, strategic movement exercises, hands-on guidance, and cueing. Have you ever found yourself knowing exactly how to perform a movement, yet struggling to execute it correctly? Share in the comments below. 👇 #MovementMechanics #ExerciseScience #FitnessEducation

**21 Days - For a New Habit?** As part of our local fitness group, we participated in a 21-days Plank Challenge. The first 7 days felt easy. The second 7 days challenged us mentally with self-doubts. The last 7 days were about gaining the self-confidence to continue the journey. It was very interesting to see how such a simple exercise could challenge us "mentally" in such a significant way. Here are a few takeaways from this challenge: 1. **Consistency is Key**: To establish any new habit (no matter how small the time investment), it is beneficial to do it at the same time every day. This way, the mind doesn't need to work/remind us daily. In short, it becomes "muscle memory" after a few weeks. 2. **Start Small**: It is absolutely fine to start small and increase the duration gradually (e.g., by 10% each week if necessary). We also deserve to be gentle with ourselves. 3. **Self-Competition**: The best competitor is the person you see in the mirror. Smile at yourself and promise to come back the next day. 4. **Forgiveness and Persistence**: It is possible to miss a few days in the journey. This is quite normal. The important thing is not to give up. Remember what Djokovic once said - it's okay to make mistakes; what's important is how quickly we shift our focus to make a comeback. 5. **Add Fun to the Journey**: Having fun makes it easier for our minds to accept change. Figure out how to add a fun element to the journey, such as playing music or doing it in groups from time to time. Since we're talking about the plank exercise, why not learn a bit more about it? https://lnkd.in/gt5WPbjq

I love flexing as one of my favorite exercises. Just bring your knees to your chest, make little circles, and then wiggle a bit side to side. It's all about flexing, opening up, and giving your spine some breathing room. This helps the disc material floating around to slip back in, giving us relief from disc extrusion. #FlexingForRelief #SpineHealth #ExerciseLove #DiscExtrusionRelief #BackCare #KeepMoving #FitnessJourney

I love flexing as one of my favorite exercises. Just bring your knees to your chest, make little circles, and then wiggle a bit side to side. It's all about flexing, opening up, and giving your spine some breathing room. This helps the disc material floating around to slip back in, giving us relief from disc extrusion. #FlexingForRelief #SpineHealth #ExerciseLove #DiscExtrusionRelief #BackCare #KeepMoving #FitnessJourney

Sometimes your body physically CAN'T do the movement correctly even when your mind knows exactly what to do. This is the reality of movement compensations. This is why my approach always includes corrective stretching, soft tissue work, strategic movement exercises, hands-on guidance, and cueing. Have you ever found yourself knowing exactly how to perform a movement, yet struggling to execute it correctly? Share in the comments below. 👇 #MovementMechanics #ExerciseScience #FitnessEducation

Discover the secret to a lean mind and body with long daily walks. Walking 10,000 to 20,000 steps per day since 2017, I agree with Dan Koe's idea that walking burns calories, improves cardio health, and reduces stress. Enhance your mood and cognitive function with this holistic exercise. Are you using daily walking as a superpower for your body and mind? "Long Walks Are the Secret to a Lean Mind and Body" - by Dan Koe I've been walking daily since 2017 and for the past few years I have walked 10,000 to 20,000 steps per day I agree with this idea. The holistic benefits of long daily walks help burn calories improve cardio health and contribute to a leaner body and mentally can reduce stress boost mood and enhance cognitive function promoting a healthier and more focused mind are you using daily walking as a superpower for your body and mind Share your comments - Subscribe to our channel - Put the word WALK in the comments and I will send you the link to our FREE Benefits of Walking PDF

Daily Exercises & Routines for Mind & Body” with Sara Jane https://lnkd.in/e32H26H6

Why just stretch when you can strengthen? 💪During your warm-up, focus on reactivating and energizing your muscles to truly prep for performance. Wake up and power up! ⚡ - - - #autonessphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy  #sandiegophysicaltherapy #sandiegofitness #scrippsranch #activelifestyle #physicaltherapist #strengthen