We've added another mobility session Mondays at 6pm. We already have a class going at 9am on Wednesdays. Join us for one or both!
Why mobility? Here's an explanation from Liz -
Simply put, joint mobility is the active pursuit of joint health through movement!
The joints in our body that allow movement are lined with cartilage, which protects the joints and allows for shock absorption during activity. But unlike all the other cellular structures in the body, it does not have its own blood supply. Instead, the body secretes a fluid called Synovial Fluid, which carries oxygen and nutrients to the cartilage and lubricates the joint. As we get older though, the joint becomes a dumping ground for all sorts of toxins and excess material, leading to joint degeneration.
The way to avoid these problems is to have healthy joints. Many people think that this means supplementing with ‘glucosamine’ (a natural component of human cartilage.), ‘chondritin’ (a major constituent of cartilage and other connective tissue). But this is not enough. Joint health relies almost exclusively on movement. It is movement alone that stimulates the release of Synovial Fluid and it is movement that keeps the cartilage surfaces free of contaminates. While doing crossfit and lifting heavy is movement, we still need to spend time isolating the joints and working them through their full range of movement. In doing this we improve recovery time, prevent injury and release tension.
Liz is taking it a step further and is introducing a fresh style of progressive yoga, which combines, mobility, flexibility and strength.
