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082 | Why Eccentrics are Important in Movement

May 10, 2019

Today’s podcast episode is all about effective movement strategies! Eccentric training allows you to go deeper into your muscle movement, and I am a fan of the results that it offers. Whatever your movement preference is, in today’s episode I will be providing different recommendations for adding in movement patterns and techniques that will encourage a better movement practice all around.

 

What is eccentric training?

 

Eccentric training is an effective movement practice that allows you to train your muscles to push past their normal range of failure. This type of training actually challenges the muscle in ways we normally don’t, which strengthens your body in a different way.

 

How to incorporate eccentric training into your movement practice:

 

  • In yoga, add in a pose with one legged stance, lowering one hand to the floor slowly, then coming back up
  • Lowering slowly from plank position
  • Adding weights
  • Lowering your calves slowly, then lifting slowly

 

Resources:

Today’s episode is sponsored my LYT Daily online yoga classes. This is an exclusive pass into my personal practice and program that I created from my experience as a physical therapist and 20 years developing my LYT yoga methodology. There is a different class with me everyday – including special monthly live streams – so you can feel your most LYT up – anytime and anywhere. Get a 14-day free trial today by going to lytyoga.com and clicking “Start 14-Day Trial.” Let’s get moving!

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