From the Ground Up: Stabilization
From the Ground Up: Stabilization
Imagine building a house without first laying a sturdy foundation. If you want the structure to last, you will want steel-reinforced walls and footings made of poured concrete to keep out moisture, insulate against the cold, resist movement 
of the ground around it, and so on. Similarly, if you want exercise to be a lasting part of your life to enhance your overall health and well-being, it is essential you lay a strong foundation: stabilization.
of the ground around it, and so on. Similarly, if you want exercise to be a lasting part of your life to enhance your overall health and well-being, it is essential you lay a strong foundation: stabilization.
if you haven’t exercised for a while, have suffered a recent injury
, or if you are out of shape because of your busy lifestyle, it’s critical that you take it step-by-step and get started with the proper fitness foundation. If you are excited and ready it’s like having the bricks, wood and mortar ready to go for your structure but forgetting to lay the foundation first. We need to remember that the ultimate goal of all movement is neuromuscular efficiency
, or the ability for all of your muscles to efficiently work together in all three planes of motion. That’s why your trainer will focus in on posture and stability first.
, or if you are out of shape because of your busy lifestyle, it’s critical that you take it step-by-step and get started with the proper fitness foundation. If you are excited and ready it’s like having the bricks, wood and mortar ready to go for your structure but forgetting to lay the foundation first. We need to remember that the ultimate goal of all movement is neuromuscular efficiency
, or the ability for all of your muscles to efficiently work together in all three planes of motion. That’s why your trainer will focus in on posture and stability first.
You will certainly want variety in your training program
to keep it challenging and fun, however, it is essential that you first lay the foundation. First and foremost, it is essential that you realize how important stabilization is as the starting point in your training program. The goals of stabilization are increased stability, muscular endurance, control in different planes of motion, and coordination of movement. You will want this in order to progress to more rigorous workouts. Using a stability ball
, for example, would give you an unstable yet controllable environment in which to practice a push-up
.
to keep it challenging and fun, however, it is essential that you first lay the foundation. First and foremost, it is essential that you realize how important stabilization is as the starting point in your training program. The goals of stabilization are increased stability, muscular endurance, control in different planes of motion, and coordination of movement. You will want this in order to progress to more rigorous workouts. Using a stability ball
, for example, would give you an unstable yet controllable environment in which to practice a push-up
.
Your trainer will teach you the proper techniques to use stretch/resistance bands
, medicine balls, bosu balls, kettle bells
, barbells, dumbbells and more. Using the correct technique is so important, because incorrect technique can lead to kinetic chain dysfunction, which is when the link between the nervous, muscular and skeletal system becomes dysfunctional and causes problems. For example, if a person walks with their feet out (external rotation) all the links up the kinetic or movement chain will be impacted since the body stacks bone on top of bone and joint on top of joint. Also, an incorrect technique can cause postural and movement imbalances, which will increase your risk of injury. Your trainer will work on flexibility exercises including self-myofascial release or foam rolling, static and dynamic flexibility exercises that will enhance your stabilization in order to progress and reach your goals.
, medicine balls, bosu balls, kettle bells
, barbells, dumbbells and more. Using the correct technique is so important, because incorrect technique can lead to kinetic chain dysfunction, which is when the link between the nervous, muscular and skeletal system becomes dysfunctional and causes problems. For example, if a person walks with their feet out (external rotation) all the links up the kinetic or movement chain will be impacted since the body stacks bone on top of bone and joint on top of joint. Also, an incorrect technique can cause postural and movement imbalances, which will increase your risk of injury. Your trainer will work on flexibility exercises including self-myofascial release or foam rolling, static and dynamic flexibility exercises that will enhance your stabilization in order to progress and reach your goals.
Your Systemic-Wellness trainer will develop a creative, flexible and fun program design customized to your needs, while keeping you challenged and safe. After all, you wouldn’t want a leaky foundation or have the roof cave in on a windy day!
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