We could all use a little more durability of our necks. We often keep them moving in pretty straight lines - so this practice will take you out of that and into movements we don't often do - and it'll put them against gravity for load. Dosing this videos a couple of times a week is just what the doc ordered.
One of our most needed movements is internal rotation at the hip -because it's not so an action we frequently train in many movement styles. Part of the benefit here though is that working on IR of the hip often produces downstream benefits to the other movement capabilities of
the hip too.
This practice preps a few key components for walking. If you ever feel a bit yuck after walking or you get a sore back from walking up a hill, this practice has something to offer you. Do it before you go for a walk and you'll likely feel better during and after your walk.
With half an hour, sometimes you may not want to get into the hard, sweaty work and instead you want to move gently. If this is you today, give this practice a try. Bring a bolster or blankets and some blocks.
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