SS~ FRAMEWORK PHYSIQUE #14 : FULL RANGE OF MOTION

We are so concerned with being the biggest and strongest as men. As women the most well shaped, but still soft as a rose petal. To achieve both we must reach our full potential. We must dig deep and mold our bodies into their best version. But with issues like tight hips, flat feet, sore backs, and long days; it seems next to impossible. So what do we do first ? We look to our idols in fitness. We compare our journey with theirs . We try to figure out how we can shape our bodies like theirs. Thats one of the poorest choices ever. Next we jump in head first and attack the body parts we want. We don’t fix the issues we have. The next poor choice. So how do we set a foundation that we can work from to heal and feel good with our peak body?  What should we look at first to give ourselves a fair chance?

Well the foundation of our fitness starts with our skeletal system. This is where all the muscles are attached. This system allows the body to move and gives the body its shape. It protects all the vital organs as well. To get that shape we so desperately desire, it takes a full range of motion. That motion allows growth to be pain free within the body. But what does Full range of motion mean ? That's when your joints are able to flex in their proper direction pain free. These flexes are always to their fullest extent. The deepest squat. The highest reach. The widest split. In short this is the foundation of your longevity. Dynamic stretches are key before every workout to promote full range of motion. Static stretches are key at the end of every workout to continue this promotion. These are ways to directly affect the joints in a positive manner . Indirect ways are things such as don’t allow yourself to keep poor posture. Don’t ware stylish but arch damaging shoes. Stay out of poorly made desks or chairs that promote poor posture. Avoid things like excessive driving or carrying heavy items poorly. Shockingly low self esteem, stress, and not remaining active are huge components in losses in skeletal structures. 

Now you a few tips to get you started in building that foundation. You have great things to be mindful of in the gym as you build discipline . But also great awareness you should have in everyday life. Be gentle with yourself when you start. You are sometimes correcting decades of mistakes. The name of the game is consistency and detail oriented. Pay attention to your body. What feels tight, give attention too immediately. Be consistent in your training . Everyday or every other day you're doing something. No matter if it's cardio or strength you are constantly working for a deeper range of motion in all movements.