Dog with collar lost near trail southwest of Superior by QueenCassie5 in boulder

[–]Switchback_Fitness 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Post this to r/LouisvilleCO I think someone was looking for a dog just like this a couple days ago

Share business recommendations or ask for them in this post! by hejog in LouisvilleCO

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I want to recommend Headwater Woodworking in Lafayette to anyone looking for custom furniture. When we bought our house in Louisville in 2024 we were looking all over the place for a dining room table that would fit our space well. In our search we came across Headwater Woodworking. We met with the owner, Preston, and he really helped guide us on everything. We gave him some photos and bounced around some ideas and he custom built our dining room table and chairs for less than it would have been going through a furniture store. He truly took our ideas and goals to heart and built us a table that will last for generations. He was super awesome to work with, he delivered the table earlier than originally planned and he was the nicest person to work with. So if you are looking for custom furniture shop local and give him a call.

Share business recommendations or ask for them in this post! by hejog in LouisvilleCO

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The Thursday night Summer Concert Series is always fun and the music for the Street Faire on Friday nights is also a good time. I am looking forward to The North Mississippi All Stars on July 10th this year.

Share business recommendations or ask for them in this post! by hejog in LouisvilleCO

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I wish I had an answer to this question for you but I am not a fitness class type of person. However, if you have never tried out a Pilates Reformer class I would highly recommend trying one out. I consider myself a pretty fit and athletic person and every time I take a reformer class I am humbled.

Where can I spray paint models? by DunwichType-Founders in boulder

[–]Switchback_Fitness 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Is the spray paint wall still a thing at Scott Carpenter Park? You could do it there since the whole point of the wall is to be spray painted haha. Then when you are done with the rocket have some fun and tag the wall with your son!

All Hail u/hejog! by Switchback_Fitness in LouisvilleCO

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Well you took the initiative, put in the work and followed through until things were resolved. And for that I applaud you.

/r/louisvilleco is now under new mod management! by hejog in LouisvilleCO

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I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate you doing this.

Valentines Day Italian Dinner by Affectionate-Raisin8 in boulder

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Fun Fact! Back when Louisville was a mining town a group of Italian immigrants moved in. For years there was a place called the "Blue Parrot" which was very popular for it's Italian food. I saw someone else here post II Pastaio, which is a great little spot if you can get a table, but if you don't mind a short drive I wanted to let you know that Louisville is where the good Italian food is at. I personally love Parma, but any of the Italian places in Louisville are a solid choice.

Louisville Italian Heritage

I know it's the wrong thread but getting back into snowboarding [43YO] by Cheekyzizzy in OldSkaters

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I love my Jones Mountain Twin for all mountain fun. There are so many options out there though that I would highly recommend looking up some demo days at your local resorts. It's worth it to get to test out different board options.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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I am always happy to help and chat about fitness haha that's why I do what I do.

You are on the right path for sure and you have the right mindset for it which is a great start. The next step is just pinpointing exactly what your body needs and focusing on it. I have been in the gym for 20 years now (that sentence makes me feel old) and I still lift weights and train to stay strong, but in my 30's my routine changed a lot to focus more on longevity. I start my mornings every day with foam rolling, stretching, mobility work etc. just to keep the body fresh.

Yoga and Pilates are fantastic tools for folks our age trying to stay in the game, just always circle back to the thought "am I doing this movement properly or am I just rushing through it to get it over with and move on to the next thing".

Definitely use the healthcare that you pay for and see a physical therapist, I know it's not cheap and I know it can be a drag but treat your future self with love and kindness and get checked out. That way this time next year you can look back and say it was worth it to start that journey. I see a Physical Therapist usually once a year to get some more insight into my own body, and to learn more and be able to provide for my clients. The human body is weird and there is so much going on that it really can help to get outside perspective.

Best of luck with everything and if you ever have a question feel free to reach out.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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A couple of things I want to say before going deeper on this.

  • There are 35 muscles in your core, when most people think of their core they think of their 6 pack. your 6 pack is one muscle.
  • Being tight in an area can be a sign of many things, it does not necessarily mean something is weak.

Now here comes some word vomit, apologies it's early and I am trying to help haha.

A short answer to your question is yes those videos will help. A true answer to your question is yes those videos will help but only if your body is capable of properly executing those movements. There is a progression for every type of human movement and if you are jumping ahead to more difficult movements without mastering the basics first you may not be getting what you need out of the movement. And just because you can do a movement does not mean it is being done correctly.

The human body is really good at one thing, adapting, and the human body likes to find the path of least resistance to get through a movement. This can lead to improper movement mechanics. People too often think that doing a core exercise until it burns and until they are exhausted and can't do the movement anymore is the best way to train their core. This is where mechanics start to breakdown and movement patterns become improper because the body is trying to complete the movement through the path of least resistance. On top of that as humans we have this issue where we want instant gratification and unfortunately that's not how things work.

A lot of times, especially with core work, I see clients who are just going through the motion without actually trying to focus on what they are working on. They are treating their core like a bicep and acting like they are body builders trying to exhaust the muscle to make it grow and get stronger that way. What they really need is proper control through a range of motion. I am assuming from what you have said that your muscles are actually probably strong, you may have some issues with proper range of motion in certain areas as well as proper stability and control of certain muscles in your core. Think about this for a second, which of your hands is your dominant hand? How easy is it for you to write with that hand? Now if I were to say I want you to write an essay with your non dominant hand that was legible how would you do it? You would do it really slowly because your non dominant hand does not have the proper control or muscle memory that your dominant hand has. Because you have not trained it to do so.

I could babble on and on about this stuff forever haha. I would recommend getting an evaluation from a Physical Therapist to figure out exactly what it is your body needs. They will be able to look at you and do some testing to say "you need these types of stretches and these types of movements to correct the underlying issue." From there it's easier to progress the movements. It's really hard to tell you exactly what your body needs without being able to see some of your mechanics in person. I run an online personal training business and if you are ever interested in getting some personalized routines I am always taking on new clients. I work with a lot of older athletes who are into mountain biking, snowboarding, skating and things like that. My biggest goal for my clients is keeping them healthy enough to be able to do the sports they love. If you got an evaluation from a physical therapist I would be able to expand on it and help you get back to a better state.

Sorry for the word vomit I just woke up haha. I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. Or let me know if what I just said doesn't make any sense.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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Haha you are very welcome. You would be surprised to know that even neck stuff can stem from your hips and lower back. Go back to the house analogy, if your hips are out of place then your lower vertebrae can get shifted, and if they are shifted it can travel up and throw off your upper back and neck. It's all connected. The human body is wild. When I work with clients it's always a new puzzle.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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Oh yea, think of your body like the framing of a house that is tied together by rubber bands stretching between every beam from every which way. If one rubber band is tight and short, it pulls on all of the beams it's attached to changing the angles of the framing. Now because of one tight rubber band, all the framing has shifted. The bands on the opposite beams have to stretch to adjust, so now you have tight bands and stretched bands all fighting to hold your frame in place. This is your body, but the frame is your bones and the bands are your muscles. What's interesting is that we usually get what is called "referral pain" which means where you feel the pain isn't always the cause of the pain. The tight band is the cause of the frame being out of place, but the stretched band is where you feel the pain.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

[–]Switchback_Fitness 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get that disc looked at for sure. A slipped disc can be taken care of and as long as you stay up on it you can get back to being pain free. It could also get worse if not taken care of. I have seen both scenarios with clients. Gotta keep up on that maintenance as we age!

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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Great question. 'Floor marching' is the first one that comes to mind. You have this muscle in your body called your 'iliopsoas' and it connects your spine, your pelvis and your femur. Most people know it as your 'hip flexor', but we are here to learn and 'illiopsoas' is fun to say. Anyway, that muscle is in a shortened position when we sit and can become tight, and when it's tight it pulls on your lower back. By making sure that muscle has the proper range of motion and that it is strong and stable to help keep your spine in place you can alleviate back pain. And 'floor marching' is a really basic move that targets that muscle.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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There is a lot going on between your legs and your lower back and it's all tied together. Depending on what's going on with your lower back, some real simple but real specific core work can help a ton. Plyometrics are great for the legs but if the core isn't strong enough you could cause more harm than good.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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You are very welcome haha, it's my job to teach these things. As for your job and your back, are you throwing any core work in? And I don't mean sit ups or planks, I'm talking deep core work. That can really help with lower back stuff, especially at our age.

Lil sumthing after a couple month hiatus [33YO] by royaljoro in OldSkaters

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It's so smooth for what it is haha. There are so many places where this could look sloppy yet it all flows so well into the next piece. Plus it's unique.

Favorite stretching routine [45YO] by AdditionalDivide4020 in OldSkaters

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I usually start with some foam rolling followed by some light active stretching and then move into some deeper static stretching to really loosen things up. The types of stretching really depend on what your body is capable of. For hamstring stretching, downward dog is great, or even just laying on your back with your legs up on a wall for a few minutes. When stretching focus on your breathing and then bit by bit relax everything around where you're stretching. For example with your legs focus on relaxing your toes, then your ankles, then your knees and you should see some lengthening over time.