Functional fitness movements work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This holistic approach helps in developing strength that's usable in daily life scenarios, unlike isolated exercises which might only work one muscle group at a time. So, focus on functional movements for the bulk of your training. Functional fitness exercises that use your own bodyweight include: Squats Push-ups Lunges Burpees Mountain climbers Planks

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TOP ½ HIP FLEXORS If you struggle to lift your legs when you walk or climb steps, there are many things you can do to get better. Hip flexion is lifting our femur (upper leg bone) up as we move forward. Hip flexion happens when the muscles of your instrinsic kinetic chain fire well individually and as a team. Those muscles are your: - Diaphragm - Abdominals - Spinal stabilizers - Pelvic floor - Psoas - Rectus femoris In this drill called Top ½ Hip Flexor pulls, you will focus on using many muscles and parts of your brain to slide your leg back and push your leg forward on the seat of a chair. As you pull back do the following: 1. Look at your thigh of the moving leg. 2. Breathe OUT. 3. Pull your knee to your chest using your upper thigh and core muscles. 4. Pause at the end of the movement. 5. Push your foot toward the back of the chair using your glutes. If you struggle to move your leg, you can use a resistance band to help you. - Place band around your thigh. - Pull the band back to your chest and hold it there. - Perform the hip flexion – the band will help pull your knee to your chest. - Push your leg back toward the back of the chair using your glutes. This is a very powerful drill when you perform in consistently and correctly so FOCUS. *** If you would like to watch my MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE workshop I did at Weill Cornell MS Center, TYPE “MOVEMENT” in the comments and I will DM you the link to your program. #movementismedicine #multiplesclerosis #mswarrior #mscommunity #mssucks #mssymptoms