AS AN AVID gymnast, boxer, weightlifter, and CrossFitter, I'm accustomed to the occasional ache or minor injury. But after years of overuse, I found the nagging pain in my shoulder muscles was getting to be a daily hassle. Endless prehab and rehab resistance and dumbbell drills targeting my rotator cuff muscles and labrum (the soft fibrous tissue that surrounds the shoulder socket, helping stabilise the joint) did little to no good. Then I discovered hanging. Hanging from a bar - also known as brachiating - is a common practice among gymnasts; more recently, functional fitness enthusiasts say it's something we should all be doing a lot more of. "By design, the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the entire body", explains Johnny Cooke, an exercise physiologist and co-owner of Precision Human Performance in Chicago, USA. "Through overuse and improper mechanics, we've reduced that mobility." Enter hanging. "When you hang, the humerus [the long bone of the arm] presses into the acromion [a bony extension of the shoulder blade]. This helps release any impingements in the shoulder and improve mobility while reducing pain", says Cooke.
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ALWYN UYS
What if your life changed in a split second? We always think that it will never happen to us. But to Alwyn Uys it did. A car accident at the age of 24 left him paralysed from the chest down. Alwyn gives HERS some brutally honest insight into his journey to become a Paralympic Gold Medallist.
HOLDING THE MIDDLE GROUND
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THE ULTIMATE PRESCRIPTION FOR A FULFILLING LIFE!
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WEIGHTLIFTER'S GUIDE TO VEGETARIAN CLEAN EATING
Think going meatless means you lose all of the lean muscle you’ve sculpted? Guess again: A balanced vegetarian diet allows athletes to get all the protein they need without sacrifi cing results. Here’s how.
HERBAL HYPE OR HELPFUL?
Exploring the Role of Supplements in Vascular Wellness
THE BEGINNER'S ESSENTIAL SUPPLEMENTS GUIDE
Confused about which supplements can help you shed fat, increase performance, and feel healthier? We take a look at a few fundamentals that every fit woman should include in her stockpile.
15-Minute Fat Burners
Give your metabolism a boost on even your busiest days with these high-intensity conditioning plans
20 MINUTE FAT BLASTER
Even on days when you’re pressed for time, this quick plyo routine will have you firing up calories, building muscle, and boosting your metabolism.
Mind Your Fitness
Use these proven motivational techniques to power through your toughest workouts and stick to the strictest of diets—no matter how hectic your schedule gets
