Before you jump on the weighted vests bandwagon. . .
Hey sunshine! Thanks for opening this message before what will hopefully be a nice, fun, restful weekend for you 💕
One thing that can sometimes be challenging about being trained as a chiropractor and then working with clients the way I do over the past 14 years, is that I sometimes find myself very distracted by the spines and bodies I see out in the world 😳
And not in a good way!
For example, at the gym I will frequently see other gymgoers lifting and moving in ways that are doing harm to them in the long term.
Weighted vests have been a health craze for some time.
And while I can see that there could be ways wearing a weighted vest while walking could help build strength and resilience, I have my concerns about this as well.
While this was on my mind, as if by magic, I see that Mila Apostolovic (bright light of New Day and owner of Unlimited by Mila) had just posted about this.
There aren’t very many fitness trainers out there who understand that a compressed, misaligned spine that is the result of a nervous system forced to (over)function in a disconnected, stress-based, past-based state over the course of months and years should not be further compressed in the name of strength building 😬
Doing that is just going to create more problems!
Some of which you might feel after the workout, and some of which will show up later (arthritis, anyone?)
And so if you’ve been wondering about weighted vests and you want a recommendation from me, I will tell you that it depends.
Are you seeing me (or someone like me) regularly to help keep things lengthened, connected, aware, and sensitized?
If that’s the case, then maybe you might want to give it a try!
But the real benefit of your care with me for your spine and nervous system comes in when you are able to stay on the court with yourself, knowing what days NOT to use it because of the feedback your body is giving you that you can receive ✨
Because success in care and with your spine and body doesn’t mean now you can use this indiscriminately all the time without a peep from your body.
Success is how sensitive and aware you become and how you can use that awareness to help you in every moment ☀️💗🌀🌍
It’s being able to trust yourself more than ever.
And, if you’re looking for a health and fitness coach you can trust, I truly recommend Mila!
She’s offering a no-obligation, complimentary session right now if you are curious or just looking for advice. QR code below to schedule ❤️
I look forward to seeing you tonight and next week for your care with me, and have a fun holiday weekend 💖
