by Tim Janak Jr
We recently had a client ask us about a self-care routine for their lower limbs. Watch the video and read the response we gave them. We hope that this information will help you as well.
ROLLING OUT THE LEGS
A great way to end your day.
Spend 2 mins on each area and Isolate areas of tightness.
Do everyday to feel a lasting benefit.
Tools needed: Foam roller, Lacrosse ball, open space
Flushing foam rolling.
• Quads w/ Foam roller - 5 Muscles on the front of the Thighs. These muscle straighten your knee and also can act as a hip flexor
◦ Start just above the knee go all the way up to the hip bone (ASIS).
‣ 3-5 passes / Outer quad
‣ 3-5 passes / Middle
‣ 3-5 passes / Inner quad
• Adductor w/ Foam roller - 5 muscles on the inside of the thigh, they bring the leg inward towards the other leg.
◦ Start just above the knee go all the way up to the pubic bone
‣ 3-5 passes / Front
‣ 3-5 passes / middle
‣ 3-5 passes / back
• Hamstring w/ Foam roller - 3 Muscles on the back side of the thigh, these muscles Bend the knee and extend the leg backward.
◦ Start just above the knee go all the way up to the Sit bone of the hip (ischial tuberosity).
‣ 3-5 passes / Outer
‣ 3-5 passes / Middle
‣ 3-5 passes / Inner
• Calf w/ Foam roller - 2 Large muscles and 3 smaller muscles on the back side of the lower leg bellow the knee. These muscles point the foot and flex the toes.
◦ Start just below the knee go all the way down to the ankle.
‣ 3-5 passes / Outer
‣ 3-5 passes / Middle
‣ 3-5 passes / Inner
• Shin w/ Foam roller - 3 muscle on the front outside of the lower leg bellow the knee. These muscles (Dorsi) Flex the foot and Lift the toes up.
◦ Start just below the knee go all the way down to the ankle.
‣ 3-5 passes / Outer
‣ 3-5 passes / Middle
‣ 3-5 passes / Inner
Bonus! Take you self care session to the next level!
• Foot w/ lacrosse ball - Lots of muscle plus 3 arches on the bottom side of the foot. Stabilizes the body while standing and walking.
◦ Static pressure
◦ Inside to outside
STRECHES
Stretching is done using static, long holds 30-60 sec, which is great to do right before bed time. Static stretching will help relax the body and help you get ready for sleep. There are many ways to stretch muscles, these are just a few of the variations that I know.
Hip Flexor Stretch L/R :30-:60 secs -
Quad stretch Side lying L/R :30-:60 secs
Adductor stretch in a chair or Swiss ball L/R :30-:60 secs
Lateral IT band Stretch L/R :30-:60 secs
Hamstring Stretch L/R :30-:60 secs
Calf stretch w/ Strap
Straight knee L/R :30-:60 secs
Bent knee L/R :30-:60 secs
6 FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPALS FOR HEALTHY MUSCLES
1. Breathe - Oxygen helps muscles fire. 5 sec inhale | 5 sec exhale
2. Hydration - 1/2 body weight in ounce of water, alkaline, sea salt, Simple electrolyte drink, One’s we recommend for purchase:
3. Nutrition - balanced portion of quality protein, fruits and veggies and fats.
4. Sleep/Recovery - Not enough down time leads to faulty repair time. Make sure you let your body run a full repair cycle 7-8 hours of sleep minimum each night.
5. Movement - Stretch is a form of movement which is part of active recovery. Too much working out (Fire) or too much working in (water), is your workout helping you or harming you?
6. Thoughts - Take time for yourself. Your body is the only one you have to live in.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP YOUR MUSCLES
1. Epsom salt bath 2-4 cups in a nice hot bath soak for 20 mins
2. Magnesium - Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptomizer
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4. Electrolyte drink - Make your own, Body Health’s Electrolyte drink, or Trace Minerials Electroylte drink
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