Fitness Focus of the Month
A Body in Motion is a Privilege - by Britny Ferguson
With each chance that we sit down to watch our favorite tv show, get outside and ride a bike, or simply stand watching the sun come up while drinking a cup of brown energy potion - our body is in motion. To have the opportunity to use our body for the activities that we like to do on the daily is something that a lot of us don’t realize we take for granted. We need to treat our body in such a way that we show we care about ourselves.
What can we do that will help our bodies have the strength and flexibility to keep up actively?
Sleep well, yes.
Eat well, yes.
Strength and Conditioning and mobility/flexibility train, YES!
Creating a habit can be tough, however if you remind yourself why working out is important you will carve out the time. When you implement a training program, conditioning, or simply adding 30 minutes 3x weekly of strength training and core work you will reap many benefits. For example, working out can create better understanding of body positioning and awareness, cause greater grip strength, improve your chances of walking away from an impact, decrease recovery time, develop good posture, and more importantly boost mental health. Exercising is a natural antidepressant. Movement releases endorphins, relieves tension and stress, heightens energy levels, amplifies focus, and allows us to actually enjoy the moment.
Working out is not only aesthetic, however a bonus, it's to create a healthy, mobile body and mind for your life. To move your body is a privilege!
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Here is a Beginner At Home workout to add into your week:
*Preform each exercise 3 - 4 times with 12 - 20 repetitions.
Standard Plank (hands or elbows): 30 second to 60 second hold
Push-Ups
Bicycle Crunches
Side Body Plank (hands or elbows): 30 - 60 second hold per side
Hip Rockers (while in an Elbow Plank, use your core/obliques to slowly drop your hips side-to-side without hitting the ground): 15 - 20 reps per side for a total of 30 - 40 reps
Mountain Climbers: 40 reps in total
Reverse Lunges: 10-20 reps per side
Burpees (with or without the push-up)
Wall Sit (sit against the wall, knees at a 90' degree angle, abs tight): hold for 30 seconds