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Back mobility exercises
As part of March Matness this week I'm looking at exercises you can do to help your back mobility.
Working on back mobility can help with stiffness, pain, pelvic floor issues and core strength as well as help to avoid injury
All the moves should feel comfortable - we're not trying to push
Heart health - the final part of the puzzle
So far we've looked at a few things that can help with heart health, for various reasons:
- cardio exercise - strengthens the heart and lungs
- strength exercise - lowers blood pressure
- Pilates/yoga/mobility - reducing stiffness in the upper body, which will reduce arterial stiffness
The final part to consider is - relaxation, stress management and sleep
Insomnia at midlife can raise a woman's risk of a heart attack by 70%
Exercising can help with stress reduction, relaxation and sleep - j…
Relaxation technique for people who can't relax their muscles
Perhaps being told to relax your muscles does nothing for you!
If so this method is for you - it's a way to use that tension to then be able to let go. Helping you to relax more easily
Muscular stiffness and your heart
So far we've looked at heart health in women, particularly around menopause, and how movement can help you - both cardio and strength workouts.
But where does that leave mind body exercises like Pilates and yoga?
As I said last week, bodyweight strength counts as much as lifting weights does - so any squat, lunge, hinge, push, pull moves you might be doing will help with lowering blood pressure in the same way.
But there is another reason why it helps
Stiffness in the upper body is related t…
Upper body mobility sequence
A few upper body moves you can easily fit into your day - even while sat at your desk!
Tightness in the upper body can affect your posture, ability to reach, create pain in the jaw, neck, shoulders and low back, contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction and can even affect your heart!
So getting more movement in is key - how many ways can you move your ribs?
Can squats help your heart?
Or can strength training help too?
Total Body Tone workout
Do with or without weights and repeat if you have more time!
Healthy Hearts - and how to get them
February is Heart Month, so I've been focusing a little bit on cardiovascular exercise recently
Cardio exercise - exercise that makes your heart rate go up - is one of a few ways to improve your heart health. Other factors you can look at:
- regular exercise - not just cardio
- healthy diet
- healthy weight
- quit smoking
- limit alcohol intake
- manage stress
- prioritise sleep
- move more often - not just exercise but throughout your day
- stay hydrated
The thing I love about exercise is that it…
Low Impact Aerobics
Great for getting your heart and lungs working in a fun way!
Leg warmers optional!
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