Think about how you are sitting or standing right now - and the posture you are in. Is this a posture you are frequently in? What muscles are activating in this posture? Over time the muscles that work more than others can exert pulling forces across our joints, causing imbalances we're not aware of - and that show up when we're training as well if we're not aware of them.

Learn more about caring for your muscles and joints in today's episode, and how common movements create patterns so you can bring your awareness to your own daily postures and stay safe and strong while you're training.

In this episode I'm exploring...

⭐️ Why stretching and mobility works benefits you around your workout sessions - especially in menopause ⭐️ The difference between mobility and flexibility and why they're both so important ⭐️ How our estrogen levels impact or muscle health ⭐️ Review of our daily posture and alignment, and how that impacts our movement patterns ⭐️ Bringing our postural awareness to our exercise routine ⭐️ Specific tips for supporting the rotator cuff, a commonly imbalanced joint

Links to follow up from this episode:

Free Foundations of Functional Fitness video series which covers:
- Posterior chain activation
- Intro to the rotator cuff
- Pushing and pulling foundations
- Squat, lunge and deadlift foundations and form
- Barefoot training tutorial
- Mobility and yoga foundations
Betty Rocker training programs, balanced and optimized for women in different life stages

5 Essential Self Care Tips for Better Muscle and Joint Health