Favorite workouts for "unhunching"?

jerebo · 04-02-19, 08:38 PM

I've been hunched over a computer (my laptop--not even on a desk!) for many hours the past few days. What are your favorite workouts for unkinking your neck/back/shoulders?

I like

Essentrics Muscle Release

the first half hour of Ageless Mobility (by Scott Sonnon)

desertMermaid · 04-02-19, 08:56 PM

Ballet beautiful swan arms, it’s a killer workout and only 13 minutes. She’s also got some great ones one her streaming site.

Also, pvolve is great if you’re not familiar you can try a free trial two week https://www.pvolve.com/

I love sleek techniques, try their sweaty Betty workouts on YouTube.

Oh and Trudie Styler’s workouts with James D'Silva, I like yoga warrior, the ballet one and pure sculpt.

I’m sure there are many others but these always make feel like I stand taller when I’m done.

zraipel · 04-02-19, 09:05 PM

Jeff Cavaliere just posted a video on his YouTube channel (AthleanX) 2 days ago on how to correct forward head posture. I'm having trouble posting the link with my tablet, but if you search AthleanX on YouTube, it's currently the most recent upload on the channel.

Demeris · 04-03-19, 08:40 AM

T-Tapp Broom

(well, any T-Tapp, really, and most Classical Stretch/Essentrics. Come to think of it, Jane Adams is really good with this, too)

Pam61 · 04-03-19, 10:52 AM

Jane Adams Gentle Yoga (Desk and Computer Work Relief)
Jane Adams Yoga for Seniors (Level one chair stretch)
Jane Adams Balance and Strength (Upper Body Strength and Mobility)
Lee Holden Qi Gong Upper Back and Neck
Lee Holden Qi Gond Upper Back and Neck Pain (2004)
Lee Holden Qi Gong for Arms, Wrists and Hands
Cain Carroll Heal Your Neck and Shoulder Pain
Essentrics Stretch Series Vol 1 with Meg, Gail and Amanda
Essentrics Strength and Stretch in Motion (Stretch with Sahra)
Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga for Balance, Flexibility and Mobility (Neck and Shoulders)
Jessica Smith Feel Good Fusion (Cardio Flow)
Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga for Back Pain Relief and Prevention (Back Pain Relief)
Jessica Smith Total Stretch (Dynamic Stretch)

JustSandra · 04-03-19, 11:10 AM

Gin Miller's Straight Up Stick, now on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RqeguBE-BY

monterey vidiot · 04-03-19, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustSandra

Gin Miller's Straight Up Stick, now on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RqeguBE-BY

Sandra, thank you for posting the link!

JackieB · 04-03-19, 02:30 PM

Essentrics has a couple "posture" workouts now on their streaming.

I swear....all those open chest swans and windmills have really gotten me standing taller.

maitai · 04-04-19, 01:44 AM

Great topic!

Negin · 04-04-19, 02:11 AM

Yes, thank you for starting this thread. This problem has been on my mind quite a bit lately. I have a few of the ones mentioned here and am thinking about adding more. I need to focus on doing these more consistently. All the hunching - desk work, as well as housework - is not good at all.

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04-02-19, 08:38 PM
jerebo Join Date: Dec 2003	Favorite workouts for "unhunching"? I've been hunched over a computer (my laptop--not even on a desk!) for many hours the past few days. What are your favorite workouts for unkinking your neck/back/shoulders? I like Essentrics Muscle Release the first half hour of Ageless Mobility (by Scott Sonnon) __________________ Jen

04-02-19, 08:56 PM
desertMermaid Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grand Canyon State	Ballet beautiful swan arms, it’s a killer workout and only 13 minutes. She’s also got some great ones one her streaming site. Also, pvolve is great if you’re not familiar you can try a free trial two week https://www.pvolve.com/ I love sleek techniques, try their sweaty Betty workouts on YouTube. Oh and Trudie Styler’s workouts with James D'Silva, I like yoga warrior, the ballet one and pure sculpt. I’m sure there are many others but these always make feel like I stand taller when I’m done.

04-02-19, 09:05 PM
zraipel VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC	Jeff Cavaliere just posted a video on his YouTube channel (AthleanX) 2 days ago on how to correct forward head posture. I'm having trouble posting the link with my tablet, but if you search AthleanX on YouTube, it's currently the most recent upload on the channel. __________________ Stephanie

04-03-19, 08:40 AM
Demeris Join Date: Dec 2006	T-Tapp Broom (well, any T-Tapp, really, and most Classical Stretch/Essentrics. Come to think of it, Jane Adams is really good with this, too)

04-03-19, 10:52 AM
Pam61 VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Ocean State!	Jane Adams Gentle Yoga (Desk and Computer Work Relief) Jane Adams Yoga for Seniors (Level one chair stretch) Jane Adams Balance and Strength (Upper Body Strength and Mobility) Lee Holden Qi Gong Upper Back and Neck Lee Holden Qi Gond Upper Back and Neck Pain (2004) Lee Holden Qi Gong for Arms, Wrists and Hands Cain Carroll Heal Your Neck and Shoulder Pain Essentrics Stretch Series Vol 1 with Meg, Gail and Amanda Essentrics Strength and Stretch in Motion (Stretch with Sahra) Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga for Balance, Flexibility and Mobility (Neck and Shoulders) Jessica Smith Feel Good Fusion (Cardio Flow) Jessica Smith Gentle Yoga for Back Pain Relief and Prevention (Back Pain Relief) Jessica Smith Total Stretch (Dynamic Stretch) __________________ Pam May Focus: Miranda Esmonde-White Classical Stretch Season 9 (All Standing) Sahra Esmonde-White Body Sculpting Series, Toning for Beginners, Ultimate Stretch workouts

04-03-19, 11:10 AM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Gin Miller's Straight Up Stick, now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RqeguBE-BY __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

04-03-19, 02:30 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Essentrics has a couple "posture" workouts now on their streaming. I swear....all those open chest swans and windmills have really gotten me standing taller. __________________ Jackie Certified Essentrics Instructor, Level 4---February 2017 Yoga Tune Up Roll Model Method Practitioner---December 2021 "Movement is a privilege. You don't have to exercise. You get to exercise. Visit a person whose mobility is severely limited, and you'll appreciate the distinction. Do what you can, count yourself lucky, heal yourself in the process." Essentrics Colorado

04-04-19, 01:44 AM
maitai Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	Great topic!

04-04-19, 02:11 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	Yes, thank you for starting this thread. This problem has been on my mind quite a bit lately. I have a few of the ones mentioned here and am thinking about adding more. I need to focus on doing these more consistently. All the hunching - desk work, as well as housework - is not good at all. __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"