Hike without the Pain
We don’t often think of hiking as a skill but it’s just a much of a trained activity as skiing, playing pickle ball or swimming. Training for a skill takes intentional actions so you can potentially avoid injury, lessen issues with pain and increase confidence in your activity.
When I hike, I don’t want to think “Careful, your knees don’t like switchbacks”. I want to feel strong & able in my body as I master each switchback down the mountain with ease! Don’t you?!
To get to the point of that freedom in our bodies, we need to create a practice of intentional movement so your body isn’t surprised when you hit the trails.
So let’s go over a few fun tips I suggested to make your training more intentional and beneficial as you get outside!
4 Tips for HAPPY Hiking
#1. Be prepared
I know people who carry large backpacks for 1 hour hikes. I’ve asked “what’s in there” and to be honest, I would have dropped about 80% of what they thought was important.
Click here to watch my video on Instagram. And learn what’s REALLY important to bring on your hike.
BENEFITS:
❤️ not as much in your backpack
❤️ helps you move better
❤️reduces pain during the hike
❤️trains your respiratory system
❤️protects you from wind invasion and potentially keeps you more energized during the spring weather
#2. TAKE OF YOUR SHOES
Did you know that providing sensory information from the base of your feet can alter your brain's proprioceptive map of your feet?
Meaning, if your brain doesn't know what your feet are doing in your hiking shoes AND you're walking on uneven terrain, you may have a case of the "Uh-oh, my brain is freaking out' syndrome, sometimes resulting as PAIN. Pain is designed to change your behavior. So.. change it up.
Click here to watch me demonstrate an option to potentially reduce pain during your hike.
BENEFITS:
❤️ Helps with low back pain
❤️ Can help with foot pain (if done gently)
❤️ Relieve headache and migraine tension
❤️ Can settle minor anxiety attacks
#3. BRING YOUR MIDLINE INTO IT
Click here to see a ‘tree push’ for ONE midline drill. Or click the image to the right ———>>>>
Your midline is more than just your abdomen or ‘truck’ of the body. Though there are some wonderful torso drills, the midline also consists of the visual system, vestibular system, tongue, diaphragm, pelvic floor, etc.
Yeah. It’s. a LOT and in my upcoming FREE workshop, we’re going to get into this with tip in better detail and I think you should join us. IT’S FREE.
Check out the sign up below.
CHECK OUT THE WORKSHOP
Angi is back with another FREE virtual mini-movement Workshop and. this time we’re talking about how to HIKE WITHOUT THE PAIN! Are you ready to break down essential movement and brain drills that can help you before, during and after your hiking adventures this Spring/Summer?
Get ready for this FREE 60 minute, mini-movement Zoom workshop.
The LIVE workshop is May 5th at 5:30pm (MDT). This virtual workshop will be recorded if you cannot attend live, but you have. to sign up to get both the live invitation and the recording.
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All are welcome!
