Before I became a trainer I had my own personal trainer for one reason. It was not to loose weight and get tone to look good in my bikini. It was strengthen my body so it would so it would function at its full potential. The more I understood the amazing effect of nutrition and exercise, the more inspired I became to teach others what I have learned.
When training, I tailor each work out for every individual to correct their specific muscle imbalances. With that said, what are muscle imbalances? Ever muscle or muscle group has an opposing muscle or muscle group. The hamstrings are opposite the quadriceps, the tricep is opposite the bicep .. etc Because of repetitive movements we do on a daily basis, certain muscles will become stronger or tighter than its' opposite. Once that happens, the opposite muscle will become weaker and weaker.
The most common muscle imbalances I see are tight chest muscles causing the shoulders to round forward and tight hip flexors which pulls the pelvis forward causing lower back pain. The reason these are the most common is because most of us have jobs where we sit most of the day.
To keep the body functioning correctly, you need to practice correct stretching and strengthening exercises. That is where I come in. It is important to get evaluated and to do exercises with correct form. Improper form will only make you prone to more pain and possible injury.
Let me know if you have any questions!
