The Benefits of Trying New Exercise Formats at Rooted Movement
We've all been there: you find a workout you love, and suddenly, it's the only thing you ever want to do. While there's absolutely nothing wrong with having a go-to exercise routine, sometimes it's crucial to break the monotony. You don't eat the same food every day, do you? (Okay, if you do, maybe we need a different blog for that!) Just like diversifying your diet, it's essential to mix up your workout routine, and that's where our community classes at Rooted Movement come in. Why It's Important to Mix It Up Sticking to the same workout routine day in and day out can result in both physical and mental plateaus. Physically, your body becomes used to the same activity and no longer needs to adapt, which can slow down your progress. Mentally, it can become a chore rather than an enjoyable activity, and that's never good. That's why at Rooted Movement, we believe in the magic of variety. What Our Community Classes Offer Our community classes offer an inviting atmosphere for everyone, regardless of fitness level. We focus on fostering a sense of community while introducing a variety of exercises to keep things fresh. You won't find intimidating high-intensity workouts here; instead, we offer things like nutrition talks, community walks, and stick mobility. It's not just about burning calories; it's about total well-being and enjoying the journey with like-minded people. A Dash of Humor Ever tried stick mobility and felt like you're auditioning for the next Star Wars movie? Well, you're not the only Jedi in training. But jokes aside, our community classes are designed to add a fun dimension to your fitness routine, making it an experience rather than an obligation. Benefits of a Varied Routine
The saying, "Variety is the spice of life," rings especially true when it comes to your workout routine. So why not take a break from your usual regimen and try something new at Rooted Movement's community classes? You never know; you might just find your new favorite way to sweat—or in our case, your new favorite way to engage in holistic well-being. Remember, life's too short for boring workouts. Shake it up and see the amazing benefits unfold! Interested in joining one of our community classes? Check out our schedule and become part of our ever-growing Rooted Movement family. Trust us; your body and mind will thank you!
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This August we were able to launch our free community mobility classes! For those who were unable to attend, let’s review:
Hip Mobility: All that was needed for this session was a type of vertical support (a wall), a towel or blanket, and room to move. This session was focused on stretching the hips and muscles of the lower back. We concentrated on hip flexors, quads, inner thighs, hamstrings, and glutes. Exercises you can do for your hips:
all that was required in this session was a type of vertical support (a wall), a towel or blanket, and room to move. The focus of the session was on moving the 12 vertebrae that make up our T-spine. Our T-spine is the section of our spine that allows for the most movement. In order to improve movement in this area of our spine, we concentrated on stretching our shoulders, mid-back, and hip flexors in this session. Exercises you can do for your t-spine:
All that was needed in this session was a chair and room to move. The focus of the session was stretching the neck and shoulders. The neck, shoulders, and shoulder blades are partners in movement; in order for one part to move well each area has to do its job. We concentrated on moving our head, shoulders, and scapula in this session. exercises you can do for your neck and shoulders:
Our mobility sessions are 20-minute classes via Zoom at 7:30 P.M. Make sure you are subscribed for updates on sessions. |
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