a weekly series to learn a bit about the body + a subtle shift to start to apply the new knowledge

the interesting world of fascia just keeps going as we learn that fascia has different properties to it.

as we continue to diy a fascia focused movement plan we’re diving into one of those properties…it’s the fascia’s ability to be elastic. just like the elastic in a waistband or hair tie, your fascia is designed to bounce back to shape.

the key benefits in being elastic or snapping back to shape is the energy and power that comes with that.

imagine you have a hair tie or rubber band on your wrist and you stretch to its end range. then imagine letting go. you already know it’s gonna hurt as it snaps back to your wrist.

this is because of the power of the recoil - the power in the bounce back.

we use this bounce back power all day long.

running and jumping are kind of obvious when we want to have power but even basic walking depends on this idea. the feet need the ability to“stretch” as we step and “bounce back” in order to create the power to propel us forward.

what about when you trip and need to react quickly to keep yourself from falling? or that time you step down thinking the ground is a little closer than it actually is? or your reaching for top shelf things and don’t wanna pull a muscle in the process?

our fascia system is designed to be elastic to keep us powerful and in less pain but it can only do this if we’re training it for it.

2 minute subtle shift…

adding a quick + rhythmic bounce to your week might be the power booster you didn’t know you needed.

QUICK - keep the bounce to 1 second intervals anything longer + you’re not training elasticity

RHYTHMIC - do it a handful of times in a row - at least 10 - so you’re training not just jolting your system

ways to incorporate

• HEEL RAISES while waiting in line
• SPEED STEPPING up the stairs like you’re Rocky [but don’t skip steps]
• JUMPING JACKS a few times after sitting too long
• DANCE to a fun fast beat while doing the dishes, for fun with the kiddos, when folding laundry, for a 1 break from sitting
• RUN IN PLACE for 1-2 minutes before your next workout

this one’s a little new to me, so finding how to insert bounce in daily routines is a still a challenge. needless to say I’m here to chat if none of these suggestions work for you but you’d like help in building your bounce.

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻