UCSD Student Personal Wellness Express

05/07/2021

Thoracic Mobility 💪

- The Thoracic spine is built for movement, bending
and twisting
- Designed for flexion, extension, and rotation
- Sedentary lifestyle leads to a reduction in spine
mobility, so take scheduled breaks to do these
exercises daily.
- Doing mobility exercises regularly helps reduce future
compensation patterns potentially leading to injury

04/30/2021

Shoulder Mobility

The shoulder is a complex joint that must provide stability, as well as MOBILITY:
- Joint most vulnerable to injury
- Preventative care can protect against injury
- Extensive periods of time using repetitive motion, like being at a computer, need to allow for mobility breaks
- There are 10 different types of shoulder articulations

04/28/2021

The plank position targets the deep stabilizing muscles of the abdominals, spine, shoulders, and hips. The rowing portion of the exercise targets the upper back and arms. Happy Workout Wednesday!

- 2 days a week
- 2-3 sets x 8-10 reps

04/23/2021

Feel Good Friday 😎☀️

Outdoor fitness is a great addition to your weekly workouts . Fresh air, sunshine, and great scenery @ Torrey Pines State Reserve

04/21/2021

The Why for Single Leg Training?
- Improves general balance and proprioception
- Can correct left-right strength and size symmetries
- Work the body in different planes of motion
- Shown to improve Rate of Force Production (RFD),
one of the most important factors that contribute to
overall power output.
- Use in combination with bilateral leg lifts for best
results

04/07/2021

Welcome to Spring quarter 2021!!! We are excited to have you join us on your health and fitness journey. Every week we will dive into content that covers a variety of topics dedicated to improving physical and mental health of students.

We also have our Student Personal Wellness online and in person programs being offered starting this week. This program can create even better outcomes if you want to take a more proactive approach with wellness coaches sharing their expertise weekly . Registration is available at UCSD Recreation website. We are so excited to help you become a more !!!!

There is much more that can be done for feet strengthening aside from gripping a towel or picking up marbles with your toes.In this video I dive into a few c...

02/19/2021

Fitness is not only important for our bodies, but also our minds. Dr. Laurie Santos is a professor at Yale University who is the founder of a course called the "Psychology of the Good Life" which has gone viral worldwide. She also has a podcast series entitled "The Happiness Lab" www.happinesslab.fm.com You can listen to these different episodes even while exercising to increase your dosage of physical and mental joy!!! Check it out......

https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id147424504

‎Society & Culture · 2021

02/17/2021

Dynamic Warmup is a series of movements performed with the purpose of restoring active flexibility to the joints, connective tissues, and/or muscles for dynamic movement.
Benefits:
⭐️ Increased blood flow to muscles
⭐️ Better body core temperature
⭐️ Enhanced oxygen delivery
⭐️ Increased rate of muscle force development

Here is an example of a mini session, check it out......

02/12/2021

Happy Fitness Friday Everyone!
When starting to try and get a healthy fitness routine together, most people struggle with motivation and consistency. Sohee Lee is a Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has her B.A. in Human Biology as well as her M.S. in Psychology. She shares some research-based information on 4 myths of behavioral change. There are ways we can become much more successful with developing a good routine and sticking to it!!!
Check it out......

Today, we’re going over some common behavior change myths. The timestamps for the myths covered below are as follows: 00:15 Myth 1 Motivation is everything. ...

02/11/2021

Getting stronger and increasing cardiovascular fitness does not necessarily have to be done inside of a gym! Outdoor natural settings can help you achieve better fitness with the added benefit of fresh air and a fresh perspective. Research is showing more than ever connecting with nature diminishes stress and anxiety. Activities like running hills and stairs or doing pushups or rows on a park bench can work your lungs and muscles as well as clear your mind. So, get outside and get your STRONG ON!!
Happy Workout Wednesday!!