If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
Even with limitations, I’ve found quite a bit of things that I can do. I started integrating activities that would challenge my balance, work my stabilizers, and of course continue to strengthen my core . Getting creative with my rehab and making it a little more challenging and exciting by incorporating strength, balance and flexibility intoContinue reading "III: Getting Back on the Track and Getting Creative With My Rehab"
I could talk about the importance of skeletal alignment, improved posture and improved proprioception but instead I’m going to go off the beaten path and refer to the correlation between mind, body and spirit, and how the physical manifests the spirit and what the spirit needs will manifest physically. Into the esoteric I go… WhileContinue reading "VII:The Importance of Muscle Balancing and The Correlation Between Mind, Body and Spirit"
While I’m still in the transition phase from non-weight bearing to weight bearing, core strengthening and pilates is helping me to rebalance my entire system as I reintegrate myself. Since exercise progression begins from a supported position Pilates is a great tool to assist me in going from 5 weeks of non–weight bearing to weightContinue reading "On the Road to Recovery II- Keeping the Strength at your Core (video post inside)"
Over the years I can’t even tell you, pardon my being so blunt, the number of dumb excuses I’ve heard why people can’t workout. You’ve been sidelined by injury, illness or limitations, the road to recovery can be long arduous, boring and depressing but you can make it easier for yourself by staying active and Continue reading "The Road to Recovery – Do What You Can When You Can’t DO (workout video inside)"
If all this sounds like Chinese to you, let me put it in a simpler form. The “Power Position” tells your body to recover, to learn this space, this is a safe zone and this is where the body should find comfort and recover. The power position carries across many disciplines: •The “Plank” •In Yoga,Continue reading "The “Power Position” is Present in all Disciplines- Kung Fu and Yoga Alike"
Everything begins and ends here. Let’s define the “power position”: The “power position” creates the neutral basis for your body. Training in this position results in a stronger and more balanced relationship between center of gravity and base of support ..center base and base to ground leads to better gait mechanics. Training on the BOSUContinue reading "Establishing The “Power Position” and “Pelvic Perfection”"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
Just like changing your perspective can change your life so too can changing the angle you lift can change your physique. Sometimes just changing the way you look at something makes all the difference in the world. While in recovery the body has one thing to do HEAL. The body is designed to heal itself,Continue reading "VII: Getting Stronger on the Track: You don’t want to lift heavy weights.. Changing your Angle is like Changing Perspective"
Thank you to Everyone who reached out with messages after my post a couple of weeks ago … for sharing your honest journey with me and thank you for being a part in mine and making me feel like you’re holding my hand.. It helps Doc says I can start swimming. PT has meContinue reading "II: Getting Back on the Track, The Journey Continues – Proceed With Caution"
I could talk about the importance of skeletal alignment, improved posture and improved proprioception but instead I’m going to go off the beaten path and refer to the correlation between mind, body and spirit, and how the physical manifests the spirit and what the spirit needs will manifest physically. Into the esoteric I go… WhileContinue reading "VII:The Importance of Muscle Balancing and The Correlation Between Mind, Body and Spirit"
What’s worse not being able to train your legs or not being able to do cardio? Not being able to train both is catastrophic to both your metabolism and your heart health. Since both control your heart rate and both control the rate at which you burn fat, maintaining your weight or keeping body fatContinue reading "On the Road to Recovery IV- Cardio – Keeping the Heart Healthy when Using Your Legs is a ‘Hard Limit"
