Recently I’ve been reminded it can be a good practice to go back to the basics.

As I continue to work with a personal trainer towards my fitness goals, I have struggled with issues I didn’t realize I had. 

I’ve mentioned that I’ll have some knee pain every now and then, or how my hips or lower-back may feel a bit stiff at times. The other day he had me pause, and asked me to stand up from being on my knees. 

When I did, I did so as I usually do- I put my weight onto the opposite side, swung my leg around to put my foot down, and stand.

BOOM.

No one had informed me that was wrong.

Or the simple issues of getting the basics like how you stand up wrong could (and does) effect everything. 

To do so this the correct way: 

• While on your knees, keep knees hip width distance apart. 
• Keep weight evenly distributed as you go to stand. 
• Bring standing leg in front of you by bringing it straight forward (similar to a lunge or high knee movement) – NOT out to the side.
• Stand by putting your weight into the front leg and firing the back legs glute.

These simple things ended up not being simple to me, even though many people do it without thinking. (I tested this on Matt later and he got it right without guidance)

This interaction verified to me that if we don’t bother to learn the basics for what WE need to function in an optimal way we can’t go through the rest of our life without facing the consequences. 

Figure out what the basics/values are for you.

Make sure you understand them & and meeting them. 

And if this story resonated with you at all- I have included a yoga class that helps target these exact issues!

Best, Jessica Joy Holt