Move or die, it’s that simple. by Cathy
Move or die, it’s that simple.
How important is movement? If you can’t move, you will die.
Whether tending to crops or hunting our next meal, humans have lived most of our time on our feet. Unfortunately, as a society we are tending to move less and less, and as a result we are getting sicker and sicker.
With the advent of the desk job, smartphone, TV, and computer, we’re sitting down more than ever before. It is estimated that Americans sit 9.3 hours a day, which is even more time than we spend sleeping (7.7 hours). Our bodies weren’t built for that, and it’s starting to take a toll.
Sitting 6 or more hours per day makes you up-to 40% more likely to die within 15 years than someone who sits less than three.
Unfortunately, as we exercise we also tend to get injuries to the muscles, joints, and tendons. Normally when we see our health care provider while injured, the recommendation includes rest. Too much rest, in my opinion!!!
The abrupt cessation of physical training destroys any previous muscle strength gains in both older and younger individuals. In addition, studies have shown that 6–10 days of inactivity are associated with reduced glucose tolerance, insulin action, and GLUT-4 transporter levels. Others have reported reductions in total aerobic capacity, deltoid muscle respiratory capacity and muscle glycogen content compared with levels during peak season training.
Still others have reported significant increases in body weight and body fat after two months of detraining.
In order to avoid this detraining effect due to forced rest from injuries, It is suggested doing activities that help prevent and overcome injuries to the soft tissue.
Kinesiology tape – helps athletes of every level go stronger, longer.
I am a certified RockTape specialist and Functional Movement Therapist. I use RockTape kinesiology tape on my clients based on the obvious yet largely overlooked concept of muscles acting as a chain. RockTape is a special kinesiology/sports tape that provides support while allowing full range of motion. Tape is used to decrease pain, unload tissue via decompression, and provide a novel stimulus that improves body awareness. RockTape microscopically lifts the skin away from the muscle and fascia, which decompresses the area which reduces swelling. RockTape also signals the central nervous system through the skin’s nerves, which provides powerful feedback to minimize pain and cue form.
More functional movement is my goal. When you move better, you move more !
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-by Cathy