Fitness Moments

These are some of my favorite moves to Shape and "Life-proof" my body. This integrated series combines the rigors and flow of Power Yoga with cardio, balance, strength and core elements and keeps me in constant motion. 

 

What makes these movements so effective?

 

WARMUP
Hard driving, boundary pushing speed-work that engages all my senses. Focusing on ground contact and pushing-off phase immediately brings clarity, aliveness and exhilaration and prepares me to be more present in everything that follows.

CONNECTION
I am continually "scanning" my body which muscle is being stretched and or contracted and then relaxed. Developing a mental link with muscles lets me address any weakness and or release tension in problematic areas with quick self-adjustments.  

PRECISION
Breathing properly, maintaining alignment and visualizing are good ways to overcome conditioned responses. These techniques support my effort to build new muscle memory that automatically helps me walk, sit and stand correctly.

 

CENTERING
​This move always makes me realize that there is only one strong core, which controls the rest of the body. I would not be able to hold this position, let alone attempt a one-arm push-up, if my lower abdominal and back muscles wouldn’t function holistically. 

COORDINATION
How I position the arms, hold pelvic angle or isolate trunk movement is part of the process of retraining neuromuscular connection. Exerting control over a maneuver or activity is the way I influence muscle function, and shape contours of my body in just about any way I desire. 

The reason I make these active moves and evaluation techniques part of my routine is because they work. Doing fifteen to twenty minute rounds three times a week has allowed me to prevent common orthopedic issues and gain improvements in energy levels, endurance and posture. 
 
If you are time crunched like me, and expect to feel a greater sense of health and wellbeing from a short but focused routine, try out this combination. (Should you feel stumped with any aspects, I can assist with technique and other fundamentals to build your confidence.)
 
I am not only offering my personal guidance, but also my desire to share a formula for success, that has brought me superior results and can make a difference for you as well.

Zoltan

Disclaimer
Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new program or exercise, or performing any of the movements discussed. Should you decide to give any of these moves a try, stop immediately if you feel any strain or pain and contact your GP or health practitioner. A formal evaluation from a trusted health professional is still the most appropriate way to be consulted for any special guidelines or contraindications and to make sure that you are taking the right course of action. The information provided herein does not constitute or meant to substitute medical advice. The publisher has made all the effort to ensure that all information given is accurate, but cannot accept any liability for any resulting injury or loss or damage to either property or person, whether direct or consequential and howsoever rising.