What’s YOUR Position?

Just got back and there is a ‘whole heap’ of new stuff in the pipeline. The Breakthrough Newsletter will now morph into the Breakthrough Blog and then back again. Methinks the Blog Platform will make things more interactive. Training questions or injury re-hab queries or comments on other topics we explore can be ‘fleshed out’ better on this Blog site and you will be able to see how others are thinking.

As we Breakthrough new ground, I’ll also do a few ‘look backs’ to past Classics that inspired many emails. As I approach the big 5-6 in a few weeks, it gets clearer everyday how much we all need 2 things on a regular basis.

A regular source of Encouragement is key in order to keep hope alive. And a place that ‘cuts through the nonsense’ so that we can get on with Life in a healthy, productive way.

So again I pose the question “What’s YOUR Position?’. After all these many years of exercising and performing as a strongman, it’s apparent that most of us are clueless as to Position and why it’s not only Important but VITAL.

Position is square 1 when it comes to having your body function in the most efficient and healthy way possible. Poor position equals poor function. Poor position yields innumerable musculo-skeletal and neurological problems in YOUR future.

If one of your folks or a teacher was always reminding you about your Posture when you were a kid… they were right. Back in the old days, kids would be encouraged to stand with a book balanced on their heads in to improve posture. Most of us ‘slouchers’ thought it was nonsense but it was a good step in the right direction.

Here’s a Position Test you can try. Get in front of a mirror and stand at attention (just like they do in the army :)). The heels of your feet should be hip-width apart with toes angled out at 30 degrees. Elongate your spine using the psoas muscle. Keep your chest spread and shoulders down. Head in a neutral position- mid-ear should line up with mid- deltoid. Arms should be relaxed and no extra movement is allowed- no scratching, twitching or fidgeting.

5 minutes breathing in and out through the nose. Think you can do it? Once you make the slightest move, you have to start the clock over again. Treat it like a workout because Mastering this is MORE IMPORTANT than Treadmill time or running or working on the abs or pumping up the beach muscles or taking a class.

It’s been well said, ‘Things which matter most, must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.’ The Good Book says: ‘Your body is your temple.’ If the Creator respects it that much… you should too- by eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and using it for His highest purposes!

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As my friend David DeNotaris always says, “Make it a Great Day”...bye4now...

Your friend (iC),
Russell Jones

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