Bestbodies Training

We love this-

-reverse lunge with resistance band press-

Just looking at this makes me feel good..

- Opening up that front line
- working on hip extension
- a little toe flexion

This is great as a warm up before your workout or as part of a mobility/stretch session 👌🏼

Don’t ever underestimate the value of good ankle/foot mobility/stability.

I try to fit some form of ankle love into my routine especially on days that I’m squatting.

Today’s reel show just a few of the strategies I use to keep my ankles & feet happy

Enjoy 💖

We love this -

- Lateral bounds -

Coordination
Balance
Leg/glute strength
Low impact
Ankle/foot stability
Power (explosive force)
Tissue health (absorbing force)
👌🏼

Listening to a 60 something woman on the radio needing to change her car to a vehicle that is easier to get in and out of and her inference that being in your 60’s is old had me gobsmacked 😶😯

Yes I am strong, mobile and work at staying that way. I’m also 68 and don’t consider myself old.

Luckily I have history to remind me that I haven’t always been strong, mobile and functional. Hips that didn’t want to play had me in a very different space a number of years ago. At that time it could very easily have been me having that conversation.

Fast forward & two new hips later and things are so much different.

So back to my initial reaction to that conversation and on further reflection it is always good to try putting yourself in someone else’s position and not to judge. After all I don’t know what has lead this person to be in their current situation.

A good reminder

Much love 💖

We love this -

Static split squat with ball slam over knee -

This one 👌🏼 for-
Internal/external hip rotation
Glutes 🔥
Balance ⚖️
Cardio 😉

Not easy - regress for an easier option by adopting a 1/2 kneeling position

We love this -

- Roll back to half kneeling reach

This is such a good move to
Improve spinal flexion. You’ll find
All those flat areas through the spine
And if you concentrate on rounding out
The spine whilst performing this move
You can really create a more flexible
spine.

This is also great to open up through the hip
And front line with that reach. Of course you’re going to go both sides

As with any move, if you are looking to create lasting change then consistency and repetition over time is key.

Oh and such a fun way
To play and find your
Inner child 😊

We love this -

Plank hold with single arm db push/pull

This one is tough!

Balance
Core strength
Anti rotational

And I love the additional
Arm extension/pull that works
The serratus and back