After 6 years of developing my own mobility, teaching & coaching, these are my 22 tips that can help you too
1- Learn from multiple teachers + learn to teach yourself. Not a single method is optimal. But a combination that works for your body & goals.
2- A good environment speeds you up, a bad one slows you down. Surround yourself with like-minded people for the goal, you're 66% more likely to stick to it.
3- Consistency outplays talent.
4- Stop complaining about the things you didn´t work for. Not able to do a split? How much have you actually systematically trained for it?
5- Experiment often. Work on those things you cannot do, not the ones you already can.
6- You learn by doing. Not by watching someone else do it. Or watching another video of how to do a handstand.
7- Use the mind-muscle connection when lifting & stretching. Closing your eyes helps a lot.
8- Do the dynamic mobility before your strength training. Do the (passive) stretching after.
9- When stretching, distinguish the pain of over-stretching and discomfort just because the muscle is tight.
10- Supplement the Omega 3s & magnesium. Your joints & muscles will thank you.
11- Using equipment like yoga blocks & straps is not cheating. It's enhancing the quality of your mobility training.
I keep getting the same questions, so each week I'll answer one for you:
I am afraid I can't keep up with your program, I'm not flexible at all.
If you decide to transform your mobility with me, I am counting that you cannot do a lot. I guess if you could, you wouldn't be following or asking for help. Logical, isn't it?
There is nothing shameful about being inflexible or not strong enough.
Unfortunately, time is not on our side, everything goes south. That's why consistent efforts are needed to keep up a healthy state. There are already so many things that can hinder you, don't let shame be one too.
Same as your house gets dusty, even though you might not be staying there. If you don't put conscious effort into keeping it clean, it will decay. The same applies to your body.
In my 1:1 mobility mentoring, I want you to be crystal clear on WHAT TO DO
to self-relief the pain & stiffness of your trouble area
get rid of pain & immobility that hinders your training & daily life
how to structure your mobility routine so it fits your busy lifestyle
how to track if you're actually progressing
how to keep consistency in everything you do