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

we’re on the second to last building block of diy’ing a fascia focused movement plan and that’s resistance.

you might have heard how resistance or strength training makes our muscles bigger and bones stronger but it’s deeper than that.

weaving resistance into our daily routines creates space and order in our fascial system.

think about your home. when there is a clear sense of order and everything has its place, the whole vibe changes. you feel better because the physical clutter is gone, you sleep better because the mental clutter is gone, you use less energy when it’s time to clean and you know where everything is at so you’re [almost] always ready to host friends.

the work it takes to get your home tidy isn’t the easiest path but it’s the one that makes you feel the most comfortable…long term.

resistance does the exact same thing for our fascial system. by lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying things that feel a bit heavy we’re creating a body that we can feel at home in.

remember that the language of fascia is through pressure and it’s these forces that direct when, where and how our fascia adjusts itself.

the fascia system will clean up or organize itself around the resistance it’s feeling, literally creating more space and orderin our homebody. we feel better because the fascia is gliding easier, we sleep better because the fascial clutter is gone, we use less energy when it’s time to move our body and we’re more coordinated and balanced so we’re [almost] ready to spring into action when it’s needed.

resistance isn’t a chore, it’s what keeps us in a comfy homebody for as long as we can.

2 minute subtle shift…

where can you choose a bit of resistance in your daily routines?

the slow lower

next time you’re putting down a heavy laundry basket or a grocery bag, resist the urge to drop it. see how slowly you can lower it to the floor. that controlled lengthening is how we build that resilient internal order.

the grocery carry

instead of making five trips to the car to keep things light, make two. feel the weight in your hands and notice how your body meets the challenge.

the purposeful push

when you open a heavy door, don’t just lean into it. slowly push it with intention. feel the force travel from your palms all the way down into your core.

ps: adding resistance is only helpful if you’re moving as you’re designed to. sign up to learn the fundamentals of movement so you can move with more strength, confidence and ease.

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻