Prepare Your Body for Kid Fueled Fun!
Chances are, if you’re over the age of 30 you have noticed that you can’t spring into action quite as quickly as you used to. Maybe you are trying to run around and play with your child, but your ankle keeps tweaking, your knees are aching, and your back is screaming! As we get older, it takes our tissues longer to heal. The compounding of years of small, seemingly insignificant injuries are starting to take their toll. What can we do to avoid these tweaks, aches, and screams?
Prepare your body for movement!
Prepare your body for movement! This applies to all activities – work outs, recreation, active play with your kids (or grand kids!). Dynamic warm ups are the best way to prime yourself for movement. This means you are moving through the motion, rather than holding static.
Start by writing the ABC’s with your ankles and wrists, to get the blood flowing and the joints mobilized.
Next, do some mini squats to get the lower chain prepared for movement. This helps prepare the core, low back, hips, knees, and ankles.
Throw in some shoulder rolls and ear – to – shoulder neck stretches to prepare your neck and shoulders.
If you plan to do any running or explosive movements, do a few little hops in place to prepare the spine for loading and ensure your ankles are ready to go!
Give it a try, you will be surprised how helpful is to prepare for movement!
Get out there and live your life, Better!
