I just finished shoveling my never-ending driveway....
...and my back won't hurt tomorrow. Will yours?
It won't if you take a few simple precautions before braving the elements.
Step 1: Warm Up properly
A few simple mobility drills will do. Don't know what mobility drills are? Eric Cressey and Mike Robertson have put together a fantastic DVD that features everything you'll need to know to properly warm up like the pros. You will DRAMATICALLY reduce your chance of injury if you'll invest 2 - 3 minutes warming up your hips, lower back, and shoulders.
www.magnificentmobility.com
Step 2: Have a plan
I personally used Charles Staley's EDT system for shoveling. It works like a charm. You can read all about Escalating Density Training at the following link:
Step 2: Have a plan
I personally used Charles Staley's EDT system for shoveling. It works like a charm. You can read all about Escalating Density Training at the following link:
Step 3: Have the right attitude
Sure, it sucks that you've got to shovel your way out of the driveway so you can start your New Year's Day in the McDonald's drive-thru (kidding), but the key is to simply see the task for what it is, another way to burn calories. Consider it 'function fitness', if you dare;)
Happy New Year,
Jimi Varner
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