https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xkamJKJUZU&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=PaulKevinSmithIf you enjoy traveling as much as I do, you may know that with great travel comes great immobility. That is, after sitting in a car or on a plane for extended periods of time, it’s common to feel stiff and beat up the following day. Just as it’s important to stretch before and after a workout, it’s equally as important to re-elongate our muscles and joints after long days of travel.Why do we get sore after sitting for so long?I’m not here to tell you that “sitting is the new smoking”, but I am here to affirm that a prolonged seated position can cause some discomfort. When we sit for multiple hours on end, our muscles both tighten and shorten. The main muscles affected by sitting are our hip flexors -- and when the hip flexors are tight, they pull on the lumbar vertebrae, bringing on the oft-experienced low back pain and stiffness. Sitting for many hours at a time also causes lymph and interstitial fluid to build up in the legs, making them swell -- often causing some discomfort and, you guessed it, stiffness.So instead of falling victim to the anti-spacious airplane seat or compact car seat, take my hacks and tips with you as you travel, and don’t miss a day of adventuring:5 ways to stay long and limber while travelling
Paul Kevin Smith has a M.Ed. degree in Kinesiology from U.T. Austin, and is a Level 2 certified provider of the Functional Movement Screen. His other certifications include ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist, ACE Health and Wellness Coach, PhysicalMind Institute Pilates Mat Work Instructor, Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (500 hours), and IAYT Yoga Therapist. Paul is an Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science and Student Development at Austin Community College, and also teaches yoga and Pilates classes and leads personal training sessions at BodyBusiness Fitness Club.Paul can be reached at 512-731-7167, paulkevinsmith1@gmail.com, Instagram @pksmithatx, and online at http://www.paulkevinsmith.com.Paul offers Functional Movement Screens at CrossFit Renew. In this session he analyzes your mobility and stability in performance of ten movements. You will receive a report detailing your results, and a personalized exercise program to improve your functional performance. 60 minute session: $75.