Empowered Personal Training & BBC

Pool noodle for fascia feels & feedback!

While my goal was the same in my 20’s - gain strength to avoid hip replacement in my mid 50’s; now knowing I’m hypermobile gives me a different perspective to explore a different approach to meet that goal.
This isn’t ego driven cr0$$f!t of my past. This is somatically led movement. I support my body so it gets what it needs & stop before strain to reduce pain. It’s a rather beautiful concept. 10/10 highly recommend!
PS this is about 1/2 of what my 1RM used to be & im not even salty about it 💁‍♀️

Reflections during Lift+Sit:
*I will no longer deny my feelings.*
A lifetime of suppressing them had left me in a world of hurt. Gaining that connection w/ myself again has brought awareness, relief, & release.

***DISCLAIMER***Heather is NOT hypermobile.***
We have visited some 1RM recently. The Sumo being the last one of 6 total tested (not in one session).
Sometimes lifts are a grind. You really have to listen to what your body is feeling while you grind it out to know whether it’s safe to finish the lift or best to let it go.
With Heather’s yogic mindful background her interoception is very strong. I trust her to know when it’s too much. This was not one of those times.
The weight she lifted here is her goal weight to hit on a conventional deadlift in about 5 months. The cat is in the bag!

Little bits of messages that come to me during my sessions to share w/ you!

In the video I introduce myself - hey I’m Emily! And then I talk about how I’ve been navigating being hypermobile, hormones, work & my own fitness.

Bound angle in a chair 6 or so different variations. Which is your fav? Do you have another variation to share?

We’ll be exploring this in Chair Fusion Henry Ford Genesys Health Club at 1pm today. Join us for some full body strength & stretch!