Bestbodies Training

28/05/2026

Listening to a 60 something woman on the radio needing to change her car to a vehicle that is easier to get in and out of and her inference that being in your 60’s is old had me gobsmacked 😶😯

Yes I am strong, mobile and work at staying that way. I’m also 68 and don’t consider myself old.

Luckily I have history to remind me that I haven’t always been strong, mobile and functional. Hips that didn’t want to play had me in a very different space a number of years ago. At that time it could very easily have been me having that conversation.

Fast forward & two new hips later and things are so much different.

So back to my initial reaction to that conversation and on further reflection it is always good to try putting yourself in someone else’s position and not to judge. After all I don’t know what has lead this person to be in their current situation.

A good reminder

Much love 💖

25/05/2026

We love this -

Static split squat with ball slam over knee -

This one 👌🏼 for-
Internal/external hip rotation
Glutes 🔥
Balance ⚖️
Cardio 😉

Not easy - regress for an easier option by adopting a 1/2 kneeling position

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

We love this -

- Roll back to half kneeling reach

This is such a good move to
Improve spinal flexion. You’ll find
All those flat areas through the spine
And if you concentrate on rounding out
The spine whilst performing this move
You can really create a more flexible
spine.

This is also great to open up through the hip
And front line with that reach. Of course you’re going to go both sides

As with any move, if you are looking to create lasting change then consistency and repetition over time is key.

Oh and such a fun way
To play and find your
Inner child 😊

18/05/2026

We love this -

Plank hold with single arm db push/pull

This one is tough!

Balance
Core strength
Anti rotational

And I love the additional
Arm extension/pull that works
The serratus and back

11/05/2026

We love this -

- Forward lunge with
Static overhead dumbbell hold

This one is great for-
-Shoulder stability
- core
- balance
- legs
- cross body connection
- coordination

Just to name a few 👌🏼

07/05/2026

The feet and toes
Are crucial for good
Movement all the
Way up the body

We have been working
On restoring great toe
Mobility, strength & connection with the ground

Don’t neglect the small things 🦶

This is a fun drill inspired
By .malan_ep

04/05/2026

We love this -

-Pike push up-

Who said bodyweight is easy?
This might look easy but
Believe me it’s far from it

This one hits the shoulders
And is a challenge for the wrists that seem to become problematic if we don’t keep working at it.

A great one for lengthening the
Posterior chain

Try keeping the legs straight if
Your hamstrings will let you 😉