Mobility vs Stability Part 3

In our third and final part of our mobility and stability series, we discuss hip mobility and lumbar stabilization. Building off of the previous two parts of the series, we dive into the importance of having really good quality range of motion through the hips. Here, we look at a lunge progression which challenges the hips in all ranges of motion.

If you missed the previous two videos you can find them here:

Part 1: http://uxbridgefitness.com/mobility-vs-stability.html

Part 2: http://uxbridgefitness.com/mobility-vs-stability-part-2.html

Eric Noyes BHSc (Kin), CSEP-CPT, Lead Trainer Body Fit Health Club & Sports Performance Centre

Build Movement Quality First

In today’s post I want to introduce a fundamental component of our programming philosophy. It’s integral to everything we do and I’ve even put it up front and centre on our main wall. Functional Movement Systems founder, Gray Cook, established a unique approach to identify underlying issues in the way we move. He took 7 basic movement patterns and developed a screen known as The Functional Movement Screen. The results of that screen provides a unique window into a clients strategy for completing simple movement patterns. When a compensation is detected, specific action can be taken to further determine the cause and prescribe corrective movement patterns and even patterns to avoid until the compensation has been cleared.

The video below goes into further detail about the system and our beliefs behind Body Fit’s Functional Movement Evaluation.

Mobility vs Stability …Part 2

In part 2 of our mobility vs stability series, we have a closer look at thoracic spine mobility.

This week, we have a look at two exercises that will help improve your thoracic mobility. Thoracic mobility is a key component of spinal rotation. … Furthermore, those that lack mobility through the thoracic spine are subject to more injuries involving the shoulder and neck, as well as having an increased prevalence of low back pain. Another great movement that helps your mobility is the spinning classes, and you can go to STRETCH Studio for the best exercise routines and teachers.

The thoracic spine is oriented in all three planes—in the transverse, the sagittal and the coronal plane. It can do rotation, flexion and extension, as well as side bending. The vertebrae are set up for side bending, but the connection between the rib and the vertebrae blocks that side bending. There isn’t a lot of side bending at the thoracic spine. This is not because the vertebrae cannot handle it, but because of the connection between the rib and the vertebrae. If you are unfamiliar with the general concept of mobility and stability, please see the first video in the series from last week. You can find that video here: http://uxbridgefitness.com/mobility-vs-stability.html

Eric Noyes BHSc (Kin), CSEP-CPT, Lead Trainer Body Fit Health Club & Sports Performance Centre