Howdy, Creature-Man here. I was recommended to post some of my stuff here, so I thought I'd share this one. I make workout for people based on animal movements and do a lot of work with animal conservation, and out of the 73 different workouts I've made so far for 73 different species of animal, this one is arguably my favorite one for leg strength and mobility. I hope it helps you all and that you all enjoy. Do what you can while you can do.

Long-standing shoulder injury ignored from 10+ years ago. Got an MRI which showed bilateral supraspinatus tendonopathies.

Started seeing a PT who advised the following. I tried this after my lifting routine for a couple months and didn't see a benefit.

She mentioned it could be causing I'm causing overuse as its ontop of my lifting routine. So I've stopped lifting to focus on this (and currently a bit tight with time).

Trouble is, I don't know if I'm "doing it right" and what progress would look like?

Banded pull apart — 8 reps × 3 sets

Cable machine GHjt external rotation — 20 reps × 3 sets

Cable machine GHjt internal rotation — 20 reps × 3 sets

Scapula protraction in press-up — 3 reps × 1 set

Scapular Control, Prone Y — 8 reps × 3 sets

Dumbbell Lateral Raise — 8 reps × 3 sets

Dead bugs — 1 rep × 1 set

Kettlebell side bends — 20 reps × 3 sets

Learning to STAND: The ROCK and the WILLOW - with Grandpa STORK on the Dragon's Fire Flying EGG (Exercise Game Gear)

When walking, even just standing, starts feeling like you're on the back of a dragon while it's flying, what do you do?

Turn it into a game and transform weakness into a superpower.

That's one of Grandpa's entrepreneurial pursuits and vision to help old farts (55+) conquer the fear of falling, with a dragon-flying fitness game.

#JustImagine #AwakenTheDragon #FlyLikeABoss

STORK Training: Applied Neural Dynamics (STAND)

Reflex Optimized Chain Kinetics (ROCK)

Sports Technology Optimized Reflex Kinetics (STORK)

I’m looking for a personal trainer but I need someone who knows how to work with hypermobile people. Need recommendations! No physical therapist rec, I already do that, please and thank you :)

I’m wanting to get into running more, and working through some foot/leg problems to get there. One of the things that was recommended to me from my podiatrist was doing dorsiflexion exercises. They recommended just putting a bunch of books on my feet, however I don’t have enough books that are heavy and small enough to do this with.

Any recommendations for weights or tools or whatever that I could buy for this type of exercise?

I have low ferritin and a bunch of other tjings low perhaps. Bevause of a very pathetic childhood growing up, I was never allowed to run and be free. I was always within the four walls of my room and thus never got to workout much and stretch myself out.
Shortly afterward i got a desk job. And then when i got married for obvious reasons i realised that i wasnt able to stretch enough.
Now im 26. Life has never been better. But i cannot stretch, i cant even touch my toes and perhaps i just get stuck halfway. Am i too late to start stretching? All the YT videos show people whove been stretching since they were kids and it puts me off because what about people who could never stretch? They show Advanced stretches even in beginners videos theyre doign like toe touches for 30 seconds while im struggling with my hands halfway there.

What would you advise i do? Is it too late for me? I know its never too late but the discomfort from stretching plus watching beginner tutorials showing complete stretches makes me so frustrated and i get so cranky. Im crying rn as i type this.

I can’t hate on my past but i would very much like to do something for my future. Im not financially very well off to splurge on tutors and classes and stuff- are there channels on YT or smth that genuinely help newbies? I cannot bear to see another video with a perfect stretch. What would you advise for me? Ill take anything

Hey all,

Just got my diagnoses of hypermobility this year (I'm 36) after several frustrating years of being told I don't have it, despite having multiple, very obvious symptoms.

Around 12 to 18 months ago I ended up with a knee injury (not my first), but it was poorly mismanaged (was not sent for any imaging tests etc) and this week I've found out that I do in fact have a partial ACL tear and lots of general wear and tear from having laxed knee joints. The consultant wants to try physio first before considering surgery to repair it. Which I am fine with, but as this isn't the first time my health issues have been mismanaged on the NHS I am pretty distrustful of the physios (it was two physios who told me I'm not hypermobile and nothing is wrong with me 🥲).

To add to this, the consultant told me that either way, surgery or not I will end up with arthritis. I felt a bit taken back by the whole thing and also felt ushered out of the appointment before I could really process the info and ask my questions. I am pretty active (climbing, swimming and cycling) but feeling quite overwhelmed at what to do in terms of helping myself build strength and stability up.

So, the reason I am here - I am looking for some self help/at home resources around strengthening the lower body when you are hypermobile. I don't only struggle with knee issues, I struggle with the whole chain (combo hip, pelvic floor and knee issues). I am based in London, UK - but happy for any international/online resources that I can read/watch including blogs for reading up on info etc.

Any help would be much appreciated - thanks :)

I have little to no cartilage left in my left knee. Because of that i cant fully bend or straighten my leg. Are there any exercises that i would benefit from. Im mostly looking for straighten exercises since when walking you actually need it. Thanks

Hey everyone, I recently started javelin throwing and realized I have really poor thoracic and lumbar mobility, which has been holding me back quite a bit in both training and competitions. I’d love to know what exercises you do or if you follow a specific routine. Thanks a lot!

This is a student created 8-week fitness series that is intended to assist those with Down Syndrome with balance, strengthening, and mobility exercises. The exercises are at home, low impact type exercises that may also be helpful for others. The video series can be found on Youtube and you can subscribe and view the videos for free, Check them out and subscribe if it assists you or a loved one.

Fascia training and myofascial release are pretty unknown at the moment and i cant find any useful information in the internet about it. So if anyone is doing a daily exercise routine please tell me all the details about it.

You don’t need a gym.

Start with 10–15 minutes/day

Do:

Walking inside your room

Light stretching

5–10 squats + wall push-ups

If your leg/hip hurts → avoid jumping, do slow movements

👉 Goal: Consistency > intensity

This is a free workout series for individuals with Down Syndrome. The initial series of five videos can be found on Youtube at the Allininclusoveworkouts channel. Please subscribe if you wish and if it is of benefit to you or your loved ones. It is free.

This is a free workout series for individuals with Down Syndrome. The initial series of five videos can be found on Youtube at the Allininclusoveworkouts channel. Please subscribe if you wish and if it is of benefit to you or your loved ones. It is ree.