This is Not a Fitness Class: Upper Body Strength

Instructor:
Tim Harris
Description:
Oh, Shoulder Mobility. We need it to be able to use our arms efficiently- for hanging and swinging, to assist with breathing, to help support our pelvis, and keep good circulation to our head and hands. This’ll be a challenging one that will help so much with improving range of motion and mobility about the shoulders.
Equipment Needed:
(2) Half Domes, (2) Blocks, Strap

Instructor:
Breena Maggio
Description:
Lots of chest opening and shoulder range of motion exercises. (I tried really hard to make sure I was on camera for the one at the wall- and really thought I was. So, check out the attached video for specifics on that awesome chest opener.)
Equipment Needed:
Bolster, Half Dome, Strap

Instructor:
Breena Maggio
Description:
Strength requires muscles that lengthen or yield. If you have a muscle that is in a chronically short- or long- position, it can’t generate force and thus is “weak”. We need muscles that have the ability to contract (shorten) and relax (lengthen). In this class we’ll go back and forth between lengthening stretches and strengthening exercises. Yee haw!
Equipment Needed:
Bolster, ½ Dome, & something else like another ½ dome, or strap, or block

Instructor:
Michael Kaffel
Description:
Due to all the stuff we do with our arms out in front of us (driving, computers), many of us have developed a really tight chest and shoulders, and hyperkyphosis of the thoracic spine. This class will help to mobilize the shoulders and thoracic spine and help to restore the stability of the scapulae.
Equipment Needed:
Half Dome, Block, Bolster, Elastic Tubing (light resistance, preferably with flexible handles)