Mobility Exercises

I call this the Windmill Twister Release - it’s relatively simple and incredibly effective in releasing tightness in the lower back, pelvis, mid-back, and shoulder region.

I named it in honour of a jiu jitsu submission hold called the Twister, made famous by mixed martial artist, Chan Sung Jung, better known as the Korean Zombie. Read more

When you become comfortable with this sort of gentle rolling on a padded surface, your body becomes more capable of protecting itself in the event of an accidental fall. The idea is to condition your core and all of your major joints to allow for more fluid movement on the ground. Read more

This is a simple routine that can be done on a large mattress or gym or yoga mat. Though it doesn't look like much, this type of rolling is effective in improving general spinal mobility, shoulder mobility, core strength, and overall proprioception. Read more

This is a look at how to lengthen hip flexors - keeping hip flexors at an optimal length allows for optimal hip mobility, and in those with a history of tight hip flexors, stretching them often leads to improvement in back health. Read more