Is it just me or do you get bored with the same repetitive exercise program?
Repetition can be a good thing, sometimes, because it can help you learn. And of course, I will encourage my clients to do more than one rep of any movement I introduce. However, repetition can lead to asymmetrical compression in your body, which is just a fancy way of saying one-sided, repetitive exercise that leads to tight muscles that impact the quality of movement, because the movements are distorted by one side pulling on the other side of your body in not so pleasant ways. This is one of the main reasons I always have clients equally stretch and workout both sides of their bodies. On a side note, repetition of “adult words” (as we call them in our house) is perfectly acceptable and can actually help you have a better workout…..research says so! Research also states that people who swear are astronomically smarter than those who do not. Research… Ryan Reynolds… they’re basically the same thing.
Repetition is only one aspect of movement, and as a proponent of corrective exercise, I pay very close attention to my client’s movement patterns. Why? Well, it helps me identify dysfunction in how you move. It also helps us, you and I, and your workout equipment (or mine, if you’re training with me), to get to the root of any compensation one side of your body may be doing for another (remember asymmetrical compression?). Compensating doesn’t really help anyone (this is why group projects suck unless you have a functional team). Think of me as the team lead, except I won’t do your work for you, and I’ll make sure you know who the weakest link (muscle) is on your team (body). All this to say that corrective training is like your very own dream team because it boosts performance, reduces joint pain, as well as improves posture, form, and balance. Teamwork makes the dream work!
Corrective training bridges the gap between personal training and physical therapy or rehab.
And if you haven’t been training, managing, and leading your musculoskeletal system towards homeostasis and balance, it can lead to some serious pain, injury and say it with me this time…..dysfunction. In fact, the IDEA Health and Fitness Association reported back in 2013 that almost 90% of personal training clients report recurring aches, pains, and movement dysfunction that affects their ability to exercise without constraint or compensation. Corrective training bridges the gap between personal training and physical therapy or rehab. It’s a dynamic training strategy that takes into account reduction in pain while increasing activity level by always finding and adjusting musculoskeletal dysfunction, teaching one side of your body to be just as strong and capable as the other. Balance in movement each day, makes sure clients don’t stray (from their workouts or dropping their regular exercise routine).
Many aspects of your daily life can lead to muscle imbalance, but you don’t need me to notice where you may be misaligned – notice your head position, hunched shoulders, pigeon toes, joint pain, muscle aches, and limited mobility. If you are not working with me on correcting these imbalances, I urge you to prioritize proper form (not that I wouldn’t anyway) in all of your workouts. Using mirrors while working out is not just for those that enjoy watching their muscles bulge, it’s also a great way for you to make sure you’re working your body in the right way, focusing on function and the interconnected nature of your entire body, rather than on just one muscle group. There is beauty in symmetry, and corrective exercise strategies are your best beauty routine… which explains why my hair looks like a hot mess most days. 🤣
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