Even a slight swayback with protuberant stomach (depending on the amount of abdominal fat) can surprise us when we notice it while walking by the mirror.
Returning to Dr. Vladimir Janda – (for a reminder click here) – today we introduce Dr. Janda’s muscle imbalance Lower-crossed syndrome, shown in our model below.
(Hmm… Isn’t this the same gentleman from last week?)
Continuous sitting is one of the leading causes of Lower-crossed syndrome because in prolonged sitting we crunch (tighten) the hip flexor muscle complex and stretch (weaken) the opposite gluteal muscles. Adding insult to injury – leaning back while sitting stretches (softens) the abdominals and tightens lower back muscles, often contributing to low-back pain.
One correction for lower-crossed sagging back and upper-crossed rounded upper back syndrome is doing the bird dog stretch-strengthen exercise (from the floor or standing.)
Another corrective movement/sensation is to stand as though we’re being held in string puppet posture, which straightens and loosens us at the same time. Just dangle like Howdy Doody, feeling the main string holding us up from the top of our head.
Or for fun, sensuality and good form…how about if we join (click on) Kermit the Frog in one of this week’s Zumba Gold classes?
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FREE weekly half hour “Happy Monday Get Strong” strength class continues at 4:00 p.m. today!
In these introductory sessions you’ll learn home-based weight training exercises designed to prevent sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss.) Your strength and balance will improve with light dumbbell exercises.
Last we week added Standing Bird Dog in order to counter-act Upper/Lower Crossed Syndrome!
Registration is through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. If you would like more information on the two-step process to register for these no-obligation Zoom sessions, email me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com.
You also can ask me about one-to-one private Zoom Personal Training. During these sessions I provide personal feedback, assisting and correcting your form for fast results – starting as low as $25/half hour.
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Zumba Gold®online classes keep us happy and fit.
We dance on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m..
Newcomers always welcome!
Join us for fun, easy-to-follow Latin rhythms. No dance experience needed!
Online classes have no location boundaries – you and your friends can live anywhere!
Register for classes through http://go.gymgo.com/truetomybody. I email the Zoom log-in code to all Gymgo members on class day. We laugh, dance and have a great time wondering what tech surprise is coming next.
Best Zumba® Gold rate is $3.75/per class for 8-class series = $30 prepaid. First class is FREE.
E-mail me at wildfire1@truetomybody.com with questions!
