2 weeks ago I was lucky enough to spend some time at Mirafit headquarters in Norwich. I heard of these guys when I originally filmed some videos for them on behalf of Specialized Bikes UK. (The links to my other previous rehab video is here!)
I was astounded at how great their kit was and really wanted to get involved. With a background in personal training I have seen my fair share of gym equipment – some great, some not so great, and some that literally falls apart in your hands. You’ll have previously seen my interview with Susie, this was a great introduction between us, and I instantly got along with them straight away.
As a physiotherapist I have chosen to focus my videos on rehabilitation exercises that can be done to prevent injuries. I am a personal trainer and have done a lot of strength and conditioning training in the past!
Here we have some great circuits with a few pieces of versatile equipment. There’s a follow along video, as well as some ideas for ‘activation’ exercises that you could try out before doing a gym session. The idea is that you can quickly highlight your body’s asymmetries and then they may help you work on your weaknesses. For example we will naturally have one leg that’s stronger than the other, or one side which we favour in terms of balance. As we exercise we need to be as symmetrical as possible, and getting these basic exercises right can really help when we are lifting weights, or running flat out!
Single leg squat thrust
Double leg squat thrust
Mountain Climbers
Plank with abduction
‘Nordic stretch outs’
Lunges – backwards
Lunges – sideways
Glute bridges
Rehab circuit:
Woodchopper
Lunge and twist over front leg
Kettle bell goblet squat
Medicine ball
Calf raises
These can be done as a workout doing the circuits back to back e.g. 3 sets of the 8 exercises. But they could also be done as one off activation sessions before the gym. Mix it up, experiment, and think of your own progression exercises too!
I can’t wait to get more involved with Mirafit, they were all so welcoming! We hope to put together some shoulder rehab work over the next few months and you’ll be seeing more of me on the website soon!
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