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The Rules of Body Position
As
you move through the Active Bodyworks Functional
Fitness program you will have a number of exercise
principles to follow. Each principle is an important
component to you achieving the highest functional
fitness level for your body and sport. The more
often you apply the rules and principles the easier
they will develop and the greater your body
awareness will become. Remember the body learns best
when under stress.
Before you start each motion always, do a
head-to-toe check of your body’s position.
Breathe:
Always breathe deeply and fully, in through the nose
and out through the mouth. Continue controlled
breathing as you move through each motion,
Never
hold your breath.
Control:
All motions require focus on the body’s position. As
you make each motion, perform a mental checklist,
and attempt to reposition any incorrect form. Each
motion performed should be meticulously calculated
and controlled keeping the joints in alignment. This
will reduce the risk of injury.
Core box:
All movements start from the core box, the body’s
center. When making each motion the belly button
should always be pulled as if you are pressing it to
the spine. The shoulders and hips build symmetry and
an imaginary box, connecting lines from each
shoulder to each hip joint, keep the torso in
alignment. The box
and core stay strong and engaged through all
movements.
Movement:
Connected to the core each movement should be long
and extended with joints in alignment from start to
finish. The arms: shoulders to elbows to
wrists to palms to finger tips. The legs:
hips to knees to ankles to toes. From the shoulders
to the hips (creating the core box).
Body position when you exercise:
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Keep head up
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Keep joints in alignment
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Shoulders back and down
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Back straight
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Abdominals pulled in
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Breath deeply and naturally in and out of with
each motion
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Listen to your body you should never feel any pain
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All motions should be large and controlled
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All motions should be at a comfortable speed
Apply these rules in every day life and you will
find your posture and body's movements will
improve and flow.
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