Love it or hate it, the squat is one of the most fundamental human movements. But for many athletes, it’s way harder than it should be. This month's Pro Tip can help you close the gap!
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As an athlete you hear about your hips all the time. They’re too tight, they’re too weak, they’re… both? Why? And how should you address this all-too-common scenario? Try one move that both mobilizes AND stabilizes!
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Athletes often talk about needing to "open" their hips. But what does that even mean?! You need mobility and stability. Ultimately, it's a balance of hip flexibility and strength that is most optimal and will help you prevent an array of injuries, not to mention the all-too-common, general feeling of "booty lock." New! The Hip Sessions will give you all the tools you need to get in balance!
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Reclined Reset? Yes! Reading in bed, lounging at the beach, watching TV, taking a nap — use downtime to break up that constant, relentless forward motion-induced booty lock with one pose. Read on.
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We always say recovery shouldn't be hard work. It shouldn't. You work hard enough, recovery is when you absorb that work. This routine is easy to take anywhere—even the park or beach—and will help ease that all too common booty lock.
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We know you guys are busy, so we’ll cut to the chase: When it comes to yoga, a little bit goes a long way to help you sustain balance. When you practice in a functional (practical) way, yoga supports you in achieving your goals, rather than working against them.
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How to get the most out of post-workout hip stretches? Change the poses' relationship to gravity aka flip them upside down.
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Here’s the thing about Hitting Reset: not everything has to be a “yoga pose.” Simple mobility work can be just as effective for easing stiff muscles and maintaining optimal range of motion of your joints.
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The days are still long, warm, and (hopefully a bit) lazy. Make the most of the last of the summer by staying present and just being here now, wherever you happen to be. This meditation can help to set the tone for your day, help ground you when you’re feeling all over the place, and help you wind down after a long day...
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When it comes to yoga, a little bit goes a long way when you're consistent. Think you're too busy to practice daily? Think again. Just a few minutes a day spent addressing your specific imbalances will help you prevent injuries and perform your best, no matter what the task at hand.
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Booty lock. It’s pretty self-explanatory, right? If you never stretch your hips, you’re probably familiar with this super stiff, uncomfortable feeling in your hips and glutes. The remedy? Hit up some booty lock mitigation:
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You need to stretch your hips, yes, but here’s a simple fact you might have overlooked: you need to strengthen them, too. In particular, the smaller muscles that stabilize your hips (aka keep them from flopping around) sometimes get sleepy because they aren't so intimately involved with powering your usual, forward-oriented walking/running/cycling. Keeping your hips awake will help you to prevent injuries and, ultimately, add power to your stride.
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If you’re moaning about how stiff your hips are and think you don’t have time to stretch 'em out, consider this: When you stretch consistently, a little bit goes a long way toward helping you maintain optimal range of motion (which should be your goal).
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It seems like everyone is talking about how they need to “open their hips.” But what does that mean, anyway? Use this simple assessment to help you become more aware of imbalances in your hips so that you can start to sort them out…
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Earlier this month, we worked on Half Moon Prep to get you ready for Half Moon, one of our fave hip strengtheners. Lets face it: most of us are pretty forward-oriented in our movement. We walk, run, cycle, and we all sit... a lot. One of the reasons why Half Moon is so powerful is because it moves your body outside those habitual movement patterns, which forces the muscles that stabilize your hips and, ultimately, add power to your stride, to wake up and do their job.
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Continue your cross-training late this winter with Half Moon Prep — one of our fave poses for building hip strengthen and stability. This shape forces you to work beyond your usual range of motion, which is key for keeping your hip muscles (not to mention your core) that aren't so intimately involved with walking/running/cycling/sitting awake. And, ultimately, keeping your hip stabilizers alert and strong will help you to prevent injuries and add power to your forward-oriented movement.
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