2016 has already brought a lot of changes in my life, the biggest took place 2 weeks ago. I loaded up a Uhaul trailer, hooked it to my Toyota Tacoma and started the 2200 mile drive from Atlanta to Los Angeles. While I have traveled around the world multiple times, Georgia was always home. Leaving my family and friends was tough, but I am so excited for new beginnings on the west coast. My girlfriend, Tracy, and I have been settling into our new home while Lebron {our black lab} is finding his groove in sunny Southern California. {If you are in LA, give me a shout! I’m here to help}
3 buzz words come to mind about this move: CLEANSE~JUMP~STRETCH
~Organizing, clearing out, giving away, selling, and packing all of my life belongings was an extremely cleansing process. If it didn’t fit in the bed of my truck or the 5x8 trailer, it wasn’t coming to LA. We should avoid clutter, clear out anything in your life that may be a distraction—CLEANSE
~I finally “JUMPED.” Last year I JUMPED from ajob where I was unhappy to start a company and begin working for myself. This year I JUMPED across the country to set up my life and business for success. I have a vision for physical therapy, fitness and helping clients achieve their wellness goals. Making this leap will help us get there together. Take a risk—JUMP
~The third observation will be the subject of this article. My mom joined me on the trip and we averaged 9 hours a day on the road….driving is tough on the body We are not made to sit for prolonged periods of time, so we performed a few exercises at each pit stop. STRETCH—it does a body good!!
If you have a long drive or spend a lot of time in the car give this routine a try each time you stop. The video is a series of 5 exercises: Perform 10 reps (5 each side). The routine can also be done anytime you find yourself sitting for too long or need to get up and move. {Lebron made an appearance in this video, he is pretty much my shadow and will likely pose in future videos}
- Office Job? Repeat the routine every 2 hours.
- Watching a football game? Do 1 of the exercises each commercial break.
- Need to warm up before a workout? Perform 1-2 rounds to prep your body.
-Take Care!!