TIP8: The Pelvis 101-1

Have you ever taken the time to think thoroughly about the pelvis being a key feature in the human body??

In fact, it, in my opinion, it might be the most important feature in our body which could potentially affect EVERYTHING happening in our body.

The structural and functional health of the pelvic region needs to receive more attention from absolutely everyone who wishes to be athletic, active or chronic pain-free in general.

This is what the pelvis looks like.

There are many features of the pelvis which I won’t touch on today (keep posted), but at this point, I just want you to notice and recognize the Pelvis is what connects the lower body to the upper body.  (and affects both lower & upper body function)

Every realm of the fitness world have their own opinion where the lower body ends and the upper body start, or what is included in the “CORE”.

To keep it simple, just know your lower body & upper body performance are both dependants on the status of your pelvic region. 

I don’t think anyone will argue with that.

Stay tuned for my Pelvis series.

You will not regret it.

 

TIP7: FOOT 4

If you haven’t read the first 3 FOOT series, I recommend reading them first.

You can read them here↓↓
FOOT 1
FOOT 2
FOOT 3

Welcome back.
Today, I would like to expand on the “dome” shape concept of the FOOT.
Today’s goal is to be able to imagine the “dome” structure of YOUR FOOT.

The “dome” of your foot should have 3 solid bases.
-the base of your big toe
-the base of your pinky toe
-the heal bone

These Three points are the connective landmarks for the “ARCHES” of the foot

You want all three of these points firmly on the ground when you stand, and when you land.

If you can’t feel any of these three points firmly, your dome can’t and won’t function as an optimal shock absorber.

But think about it, the shock itself doesn’t go away just because your “dome” can’t absorb it.

The good news, our body has so many backup plans, it’s amazing.
The bad news, no other parts of our backups do it better than our feet, and often times the stress accumulates at our favorite backup destination.
What is your favorite destination of stress??