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Let's talk about retropulsion. 🚀
This is the fancy shmancy name for that feeling of being pulled/pushed backward. If you find yourself backpedaling all the time, that's retropulsion at work.
And it can lead to some pretty aggravating falls if you're not prepared. 😬
So let's think about it a bit. If we say something is PROPELLED, we're saying it is pushed forward. "Propulsion" is the force that pushes the thing forward. Like a plane propeller or a boat propeller.
Stick with me on this.
If something is trying to push you forward, and you don't want to go forward, you match force and lean backward into it. Think of a mule digging in its heels. 🫏
Now! If something is trying to push you BACKWARD (retropulsion), you should lean FORWARD into it.
If the goal is to keep standing in place and talking to your buddies, then it's a relatively small force you need to match.
But if the force pushing you back is really strong, then you might need to REALLY lean forward..
Could it end up looking weird? Yeah, maybe.
But it beats falling. Or the worry on your friends' faces when they think you *might* fall.
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I get tons of great ideas from free online workouts like these!

There's nothing quite like a hot cup of exercise to keep you feeling toasty this holiday season. Join us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET) for fun and effective workouts that are sure to keep you warm!

Here's what we have planned this week:

❄️ Monday at 11 AM CT
Brain & Body with Polly
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❄️ Tuesday at 11 AM CT
Move & Shout with Lauren
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❄️ Friday at 11 AM CT
Standing Cardio & Cognition with Lauren
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❄️Sunday at 11 AM CT
Relax & Reset with Nadine
Join at https://youtu.be/HeTcCCgWptM

All of these classes are available for FREE online on YouTube. If you can't make it to class during the premieres, don't worry! The videos stay up forever, so you can try them anytime.

Struggling with the “Parkinson’s shuffle”?

Jimmy shares a modification that has made a big difference for him!

As a Parkinson’s PT and trainer, I spend a lot of time coaching people how to implement this during exercises AND during their daily lives.

Part 3 - Shuffle Gait - Part of my series for #pt #ot #trainers #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #gym #parkinson #neurologicaldisorder This happened to me after my initial gym session so my coach @fit_tori33 from @ultifit helped me document this for you. Let me know if this is helpful!