Flexibility Training & the Holidays
If you feel sluggish, inflamed, numb, disconnected, who’s really in control?
THINK ABOUT IT...
You’ve been conditioned to think about your body as something mechanical, as an object to drag through the day- something to push, fix, punish or decorate…
But never as sacred…
Never as intelligent… as a vessel of Divine intention.
The ancients knew this. The body was never a burden, it was a temple. Not just in theory, but in function.
Every breath you take, every cell in your gut, every spark in your nervous system, it’s all part of a living code designed for perception beyond the 5 senses. But the modernism of the recent centuries is teaching you constantly to ignore it.
Start with the gut.
The gut produces more neurotransmitters than the brain, it’s your second brain, regulating your mood, your energy, and your spiritual receptivity. Yet it’s constantly under attack.
Pesticides, processed foods, antibiotics, synthetic preservatives, all designed not just to destroy gut flora, but to destroy our capacity to feel clearly. When your gut is compromised, your mind is clouded. When your digestion is inflamed your thoughts are unstable.
Those in the “remedy” business don’t want you to be sharp, focused, and intuitive… they want you bloated, distracted, emotionally volatile, and they’ve engineered the food system to be sure.
But it’s not just the food. It’s your water, your air, your light.
Tap water filled with endocrine disrupters. Air saturated with industrial toxins. Artificial light that scrambles your circadian rhythm and drains your life force. And through it all you're told this is normal, you're told to adapt. To medicate. To caffeinate. To carry on. And when your body starts breaking down they offer pills instead of root solutions.
They give you diagnosis after diagnosis but never ask the real question -
what are you feeding the instrument of your divinity?
That system doesn’t profit from your clarity…it profits from your chaos.
This is why healing your body isn’t just a wellness trend.
It’s an act of Rebellion.
It’s the foundation of awakening.
Your consciousness can’t fully rise in a body that’s drowning in inflammation, toxicity, and fatigue.
You can’t connect to the Divine when your nervous system is in survival mode. You can’t remember who you are when your cells are constantly battling the poisons of modern life.
Liberation isn’t only mental, it’s cellular. And every choice you make, every meal you eat, every breath you take is either feeding your awakening or feeding your suppression.
And here’s the real breakthrough.
Your body wants to wake up. It’s always communicating. Always recalibrating. Always moving towards healing when you give it even half a chance. And when you start treating it like the intelligent energetic vessel it is, everything shifts. Your thoughts clear, your emotions balance. Your intuition sharpens. That’s not a coincidence. That’s coherence.
That’s not a coincidence. That’s coherence.
The state where your body, mind, and spirit align into one unified field. That’s when you stop living from your head, and start living from your whole being. That’s where awareness stops being a concept, and starts becoming your baseline.
Most coaches bypass this.
They tell you to rep your problems away while still eating food that numbs your senses and scrolling until your dopamine is fried. But you can’t hack your way to awakening. You have to live it, feel it in your skin. In your gut, your breath. This is true embodiment. Not the aesthetic kind, but the kind that rewires your nervous system and clears the fog from your perception. Because the Divine doesn’t live in the sky or in scriptures. It lives in your blood, your bones, your breath. You don’t have to look outside to find it. You just have to clean the vessel it’s been trying to move through all along.
TAKE BACK CONTROL OF WHO YOU ARE.
Rebel against being blind… Rebel against the leeches of your energy.
Find who you were meant to be.
Find who you are.
We have courses designed to awaken you. Learn the basics of how your body moves.
DISCOVER HOWTake the purple pill and go down the rabbit hole with us. We are here for you, all the way.
TAKE THE LEAPThe Philosophy of Strength through Length
Strength through Length
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a period of emotional stress and physical stagnation. At Facet Seven Fitness, we advocate for a holistic approach to fitness, emphasizing the concept of “strength through length,” or "length under load," to enhance both strength and flexibility. This method, combined with the natural process of pandiculation, offers profound benefits for the muscular system, keeping us nimble and relaxed while making our rounds for the holidays.
Understanding "Strength Through Length" and how to build it with "Length Under Load"
The anatomy and movement of the human body creates an environment where all of our muscles are weaker in their lengthened positions. Think about a bicep curl. If you have a weight that is difficult to curl, notice how much harder it is to curl the arm when it is fully lengthened or straight. As you curl your arm, it gets easier to move the weight, or rather as the bicep muscle shortens you get stronger. This applies to all of the muscles in the body. Therefore, if we train and become stronger in the lengthened position, we become stronger overall.
The way to train for this is using a model called "length under load," which involves lengthening muscles while they are actively engaged or under tension. This dynamic approach not only increases flexibility but also builds strength, providing a balanced workout that supports the body's structural integrity.
Strength through Length = StL - Benefits for the Muscular System
- Enhanced Muscle Elasticity: Lengthening muscles under load improves their elasticity, allowing them to stretch and contract more efficiently. This elasticity is crucial for maintaining joint health and preventing injuries, especially during the holiday season when we become more sedentary.
- Increased Muscle Strength: By engaging muscles while they are lengthened, you develop strength throughout the entire range of motion. This style of strength training ensures that muscles are robust and resilient, ready to handle any activity.
- Improved Muscle Coordination: Training length under load enhances neuromuscular coordination, teaching your muscles to work together more effectively. This improved coordination translates to smoother, more controlled movements, whether you're dancing at a holiday party or carrying heavy gifts.
- Joint Decompression: As muscles lengthen and strengthen, they become comfortably long in their resting state, which helps decompress the joints by reducing pressure and enhancing mobility. This decompression is vital for maintaining comfort and ease during the holidays, when joint stress can be exacerbated by prolonged sitting.
The Role of Pandiculation
Pandiculation is the natural process of stretching and yawning that resets the muscular system. It's a spontaneous response to tension, helping to release muscle tightness and improve flexibility. When integrated with length under load training, pandiculation can amplify the benefits by:
- Resetting Muscle Length: Pandiculation helps reset the resting length of muscles, ensuring they remain flexible and responsive.
- Releasing Tension: This natural process releases accumulated tension, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
- Enhancing Mind-Body Connection: Pandiculation encourages mindfulness, helping you become more attuned to your body's needs and movements.
Incorporating Length Under Load into Your Routine
At Facet Seven Fitness, our STRENGTHCON class incorporates length under load principles to optimize your fitness routine. By focusing on flexibility and strength, you'll not only enhance your physical performance but also enjoy a more balanced and stress-free holiday season.
Ready to experience the transformative power of length under load and pandiculation? Join us at Facet Seven Fitness and discover how our innovative approach can elevate your holiday wellness journey. Happy Holidays!
