Do any of these resonate with you?
- “I feel tight and stiff.”
- “My stress level is off the charts.”
- “I want to feel strong.”
- “I’m walking, but not doing strength exercises on my own.”
- “My body takes longer to recover than when I was younger.”
Do you find yourself prioritizing work, or your family’s needs over taking good care of YOU? Do you know what you “should” be doing, but you struggle to actually do it?
How about a gentle, loving nudge from your friend Anne? Contact me today (anne@fluidportland.com or 503-705-4762) and we will set up a time to chat about your goals, your current activity level, and what a realistic, achievable plan looks like for you.
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- Can You Hang for One Minute?
Can you hang from a bar for one minute?
One of your October Five exercises is hanging.
This week, can you look around your house or your neighborhood for a sturdy door frame, monkey bars, or other objects you could hang from?
Set a timer on your phone and see how long you can hang.
(these photos were taken in Sellwood park)
Studies have shown grip strength to be an indicator for longevity. Meaning those who have strong hands tend to live longer, have stronger bones, have better nutrition, fewer falls and fractures, and fewer mental health issues.
One way to improve your grip strength is by hanging.
In these photos I’m demonstrating a “dead hang”, where all your weight is supported by your arms.
If this is too much for your shoulders, start by reaching up and stretching your shoulders and back. Keep your feet on the ground so your legs can help support you.
Slowly over time you can build the mobility and strength to hang, and eventually to pull yourself up.
If you’d like help working your way up to a hang, please reach out to me this week. I have a safe and effective program to improve your shoulder mobility, upper back, and grip strength and you’ll be hanging in no time!
Anne McCranie is a Vancouver, Washington based Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist. She offers these exercises as a suggestion and encouragement to get moving. This is not a prescription, or specific medical advice. Please see your medical professional prior to starting a new exercise program.
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