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Corrective exercise suggestions for improving your posture, appearance, and overall well-being
Corrective exercises are built upon the basis of being able to improve a faulty movement or positioning in the body that can cause pain, injury, or dysfunction. But corrective exercises don’t necessarily have to be performed by those who are in pain or suffering from an injury only. No way, Jose!
In truth, corrective exercises can also be used to prevent injury or increase your range of mobility. In recognition of International Women’s Day 2020, here are some corrective exercises for the ladies to stand taller, stronger and healthier, both in stature and in health. Let’s take a look, shall we?
Yoga Your Way to Proper Alignment
Immersing yourself completely into a series of yoga stretches is ideal for being able to simultaneously increase flexibility, muscle tone and strength, and prevent injury. For instance, a child’s pose can aid a woman in stretching out and lengthening her spine, glutes and hamstrings. It can also alleviate tension in her lower back and neck, apart from reducing stress and fatigue. Similarly, the classic downward-facing dog is most suitable for posture correction. It can help a woman relieve back pain, apart from strengthening and aligning her back muscles for the sole purpose of balancing out her body.
FLOATING YOGA will uplift a woman’s stretching capabilities to another level, quite literally. Fusing yoga, Pilates and functional movement as one, this zero-impact workout that uses suspended yoga swings will challenge a woman’s core, improve her circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems, apart from strengthening her muscles and joints. Out with the bad, in with the good.
Correcting Mobility Through Bodyweight Training
Bodyweight training and corrective exercises are quite similar in nature, but are distinct when it comes to the exercises they incorporate. This is because each exercise is grounded in the foundation of preventing muscle injury, and strength building, amongst others. Under similar circumstances, flexibility and mobility both play a key role in helping a woman perform muscle-building movements safely and properly. For instance, if she lacks the functional strength necessary to perform a squat, then corrective exercise can aid in developing mobility.
Invented by the same individual who developed the BOSU ball, the RMT Club and Rope is another innovative fitness equipment that was designed for one main purpose – strengthen your body from head-to-toe. Performing a workout routine that incorporates use of this equipment will allow a woman to challenge her body using a series of cardio exercises for the purpose of improving coordination and balance, and strengthening her core. Swing for the fences, ladies!
Using Resistance Bands to Fix Your Weak Ends
Resistance bands one of the most readily available training equipment in the market by a distance, which is probably due to them being inexpensive and versatile, which makes it easier to take them on your travels as compared to free weights. But the one feature that makes it stand out from the rest is its ability to be incorporated as part of either a strength training workout or corrective exercise. This is largely due to its ability to provide variable resistance, which enables the load upon a woman’s body to regularly change according to each individual movement.
This is a significant improvement from free weights, which is only able to provide a single form of resistance at a given time during a lift. Not only that, it also allows a woman to perform assisted exercises which allow her the time to familiarise her body with the strength requirements of a specific exercise before she can progress to more advanced variations. Get to sculpting!
Re-learning the Foundation of Body Movements
Attaining a complete set of knowledge on the nervous system can help a woman understand as to why her body is choosing a specific movement action. It is fundamental that she knows her body’s movements work most efficiently when incorporating use of group muscles instead of an isolated muscle.
Joining a fitness class that incorporates use of a BOSU trainer, amongst other equipment, will allow a woman to burn calories, increase her heart rate and build muscle through an all-in-one workout. Additionally, the workout will also challenge a woman’s balance, cardio and strength, as the BOSU ball will require a woman’s core muscles to work hard in order to keep her body stable, which will enable her to achieve strength and tone. Hello, B-E-A-Utiful!
A Corrective Breath of Posture and Balance in the Air
Chest breathing is strongly dependent upon the secondary muscles around your neck and collarbone as compared to your diaphragm. However, if a woman suffers from poor posture, it may result in the majority of muscles in her upper body not being able to function properly. Not only that, tightness in the muscle around the chest can cause her to have rounded shoulders and a forward head posture. In turn, this will weaken the muscles which that prevent her from having an upright posture. This includes the latissimus dorsi, mid-trapezius, rhomboids and quadratus lumborum.
Have the assurance that incorporating some of these corrective exercise tips can help you attain a stronger, more flexible body. However, do ensure that you seek consultation with a corrective exercise specialist prior to engaging in any routine. A specialist is best qualified to provide you with a workout routine that is customised to suit your fitness needs.
