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Mindful Movement and Balance

Goal: Improve balance and body awareness through mindful movement exercises.

Daily Benefits: This session focuses on enhancing balance and proprioception, which are key for preventing falls and improving coordination. Mindful movements also encourage mental clarity and stress reduction, contributing to overall well-being.

Recommended Pre Workout: JYM Supplement Science Pre JYM

Tai Chi or Gentle Flow Yoga:

  • Instructions: Engage in a series of slow, controlled Tai Chi movements or gentle yoga flows. Focus on your breathing and the precise movement of each part of your body.
  • Equipment: None (bodyweight), Yoga Mat (for yoga)
  • Duration: 20 minutes
  • Muscles Worked: Full body, with emphasis on core stability and balance

Standing Leg Raises:

  • Instructions: Stand on one leg, slowly raise the other leg either to the side or behind you. Maintain balance and hold the position for a moment before lowering the leg.
  • Equipment: None (bodyweight)
  • Sets/Reps: 3 sets of 10 reps per leg
  • Muscles Worked: Core muscles, glutes, and the stabilizing muscles of the standing leg

Recommended Post Workout: Post JYM Active Matrix

Cool-Down:

  • Deep breathing and static stretches focusing on relaxation and muscle lengthening.
  • Muscles Worked: Full body, with a focus on reducing tension and improving flexibility.