3 thoughts, 2 quotes, 1 question (fitness version)

Alright then, borrowing a page from the World’s most read blog by James Clear, here are 3 fitness related thoughts, 2 ideas, and one question…

3 Thoughts

I: The benefits of good posture include: 

1. More energy.
2. Reduced back pain and neck stiffness.
3. Increased confidence.

However our cell phone/computer/car usage is unfortunately turning us all into Igor from ‘Young Frankenstein’.

II: Protect Your Neck-

Lying on The Neck Cloud for 10 minutes a day accordingly provides –

1. Relief from chronic neck pain. TMJ and tension headache
2. Improved Posture
3. Increased nutrient rich blood to neck
4. Increased flexibility in neck & shoulders.

I believed, I bought one. Based on the dozens clients I shared it with I emphatically agree it improves posture and reduces stiffness (and at least a dozen of them bought one for their homes).

The Neck Cloud (Come try it at Fit!) is, indeed, a solid short term solution to posture and neck issues. 

III: A more long term solution for neck/shoulder stiffness-

Instead of relying on a device I recommend looking off into the distance. While looking far away the focus of your eyes widens forcing you to stand taller. Try a walk with your eyes on the horizon and watch how your posture and mobility undeniably change.

2 quotes (from my fitness idols)

*“I had a Client with chronic neck pain… She really wasn’t making any progress. I said “Look, I, either I need to refer you or we need to change something dramatically.” We [had] our review… I saw her in the waiting room, saw her walk in and I was like “oh my gosh, something had changed. She was remarkably better.” I was like, “Oh, this is awesome.” And then like most young practitioners, I thought, well, all the work we’ve been doing finally kicked in. So I started to explain to her, you know, sometimes it takes a while and she’s like, “No, no, I don’t think that’s what it is.” And I’m like, What are you talking about? “

“She said, “Well, I went to the eye doctor on Wednesday, and I changed my prescription. It was really bad and off. I got my new lenses yesterday and my neck felt great.” 

It was a huge awakening moment. I’ve been trying to dive deeply into neurology to understand more about how movement is created, how it shaped how it’s built, neurologically.” Eric Cobb

Takeaway- Movement is basically the sum of inputs and outputs to our nervous system (*This quote was cleaned up from an interview).

“Walking after a weight workout has done more for my body composition than any of the insane diets I’ve attempted.” Dan John

Takeaway- Simple things work. Before you get fancy, or intense, focus on the simple/small stuff. Walking post meal unquestionably lowers your blood sugar. As a matter of fact, Jesse Inchauspe, author of Glucose revolution, details several instances where a post meal walk led to massive weight loss for her clients.

And a Question

Is taking steroids the male equivalent of getting a boob job?