by Wendy Woods
I love my profession because my regular exercise program is still a part of my daily life routines. This was true for folks that lived before gyms and desk jobs too.
People say "Oh you can't get a workout from cleaning or doing house chores!" This couldn't be more false, especially, if you are using good body mechanics. Using good body mechanics educates your body and increases strength and function every time you do the movement. The problem is do you know when you have an opportunity to increase your fitness ability.7 Daily Opportunities for Exercise:
1. Sit to Stand
2. Pick Up The Sock
3. Carry It
4. Get up From The Floor
5. Roll Over
6. Reach For It
7. Stairs
Most of us overlook these important 'transition movements'. Instead we drive, use our arms to stand, lurch or throw our bodies in our attempt to "take the easy way out" and lose our ability to perform the daily movements with good form.
One of the first things I teach my clients is how to sit down and stand up in a beneficial way, increasing longevity and decreasing possible injury over time.
Awareness Practice- How do you get into your car?
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