exercise

by NATHAN HALL

Functional training. Sounds very mechanical and dull, doesn’t it? Well, think again. While functional training has its roots in physical therapy and rehabilitation, it can be a lot more “fun” than you might think.

The basic premise of functional training is to mimic movements used in daily activities to strengthen the core muscles (primarily the abdomen and lower back). Many athletes incorporate sport-specific functional training into their workouts.

While you may not be an athlete, you may be surprised just how much you can benefit from similar types of moves and even have some fun in the process. Strengthening your abdominal and lower back muscles will give you better balance, posture and core endurance for a variety of activities. Put on some dance music and see if you can do each exercise to an entire song and remember — you’ll get out of it what you put in!

Amelia Mind/Body
Yoga & Fitness

Exercise your mind and body
LATEST NEWS:
-Half off private yoga lessons through spring.
-Let me know what classes your interested in Senior Yoga, Prenatal, another Hatha Yoga?
-Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays will start again this spring-call for more details.

**NO CLASSES FROM APRIL 16-21 **Yoga Classes:

Hatha Yoga-Thursdays at 6 pm. Yoga is a great blend to any other actives or it can also be used a sole method for exercise and relaxation. Practicing yoga regularly will help circulation, relieve back and neck pain, help with flexibility and bring calmness and clarity to your day.

Starting again later this spring!
Gentle Movement Yoga- Wednesdays at 11 am. This class is great for seniors, pregnancy, and those with limitations. Class will involve mostly floor stretches, and gentle flowing movements. Their will be some use of chairs to aid in postures.