Introduction
There is a history of dementia in my family and I don’t want to get it.
Years ago, I discovered that dementia can be prevented by not only living a healthy lifestyle. but by doing complicated tasks frequently.
Since I love health and wellness topics, I decided to pick a popular health topic, research it extensively, and produce a blog about it for my website.
Today’s topic is Foundation Training.
Enjoy …
What is Foundation Training
Foundation training is a corrective exercise programme that uses bodyweight exercises, posture, and breathwork, to strengthen the body’s “poster chain”.
Some of the muscles in your posterior chain are your erector spinae, multifidi, trapezius, glutes, and hamstrings which all help to improve posture, relieve pain, and build stability.
Key Aspects
The posterior chain muscles along the back of your body enable movements like bending, lifting, walking, and running, and also provides spinal stabilization.
The primary job of these muscles is to extend the hips and control backward force which is involved in many daily activities.
A strong posterior chain also helps with posture and can prevent injuries.
These exercises teach you to use gravity to your advantage, creating a counter balance to decompress the spine and engage your core muscles.
These body weight exercises require no equipment and can be done anywhere, making it accessible for people of all ages and all fitness levels.
Posterior chain exercises combine specific poses with conscious breathing to improve posture, increase oxygen intake, and enhance muscle activation.
By strengthening and stabilizing the structure of the body, it aims to reduce pain and increase resistance to injury.
Popular Exercises
Don’ts of Foundation Training
- Don’t ignore pain. Stop immediately.
- Don’t use poor form. Exercise in front of a mirror.
- Don’t rush. Watch yourself closely.
- Don’t hold your breath. Deep breathing controls blood pressure and oxygen flow.
- Don’t skip the warm up and the cool down. They prevent injury and aid recovery.
- Don’t neglect body parts. A strong neck helps nerves communicate with your brain.
- Don’t train while you are sick. Rest promotes healing.
- Don’t expect immediate results. It takes time to re-programme movement.
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