@@petra2912 I'm glad it was helpful! And yes, I think of my son every time I use it. He used to work in kitchens and you often only get a few moments to rest, so he would pop a squat to just take the load off his feet for a minute, so it was his time to be a sloth 😂
These are great tips and tricks. I see the value to adding the weight (ie block, or half moon roller) At work I am required to file mail into postal boxes from above eye height to the floor. Sometimes I squat, but am more likely to do a bent lunge. I will try the sloth squat. My garden boxes are 3 feet high, so this is a challenge as well. How would you address a higher garden bed I wonder?
@@lindaveijola7012 hi Linda! For you I think variety is the key because you have to do that closer to the ground work for so long. Having the lunge option, a supported squat, the golfer's reach (the one where you reach your upper body down as you lift your back leg up for counter balance) and whatever else feels useful is good! And 3 feet is tough because it's high enough to mean a squat won't work and low enough that you can't just stand. Do you have a garden chair you can move around?
Hi Alison. How would your squat change if you had a wider stance, or kept your knees further apart but still tracking your toes? B/c i see ppl doing the working squat with a flat back.
@@Flysfloss9146 hi there! Yes for sure having different hip/leg/foot positions will affect how your squat looks and how your spine and pelvis relate to the shape. Variety is great and a useful tool as you play with this position. The key for me in terms of those of us with osteoporosis is to choose options that allow for that long spine and untucked pelvis!
You mention that you have tight feet, ankles and calves, do ypu have loss of dorsiflexion? How do you manage your tight feet, ankles and calves? I have bad dorsiflexion and my calves, ankles and feet hurt. I loved your video on the squatting, I am going to try to put my feet on a ramp.
@@robertasalvo1077 I'm glad you liked it and yes! Lifting your heels is a great option for us. I don't have terrific dorsiflexion but I do ankle circles, point and flex, isometric holds, foot work, foot rolling, calf roling, calf raises... Lots of things to keep them going!
Another great and simple to understand tutorial. Thanks Alison. I love the terminology of "sloth squat"
@@petra2912 I'm glad it was helpful! And yes, I think of my son every time I use it. He used to work in kitchens and you often only get a few moments to rest, so he would pop a squat to just take the load off his feet for a minute, so it was his time to be a sloth 😂
Delighted to find you on this platform. So much easier to see you in my big tv!...can't wait to go try out these exercises. Thank you
Glad you found me and sorry for my delayed reply! Did you enjoy the exercises?
These are great tips and tricks. I see the value to adding the weight (ie block, or half moon roller) At work I am required to file mail into postal boxes from above eye height to the floor. Sometimes I squat, but am more likely to do a bent lunge. I will try the sloth squat. My garden boxes are 3 feet high, so this is a challenge as well. How would you address a higher garden bed I wonder?
@@lindaveijola7012 hi Linda! For you I think variety is the key because you have to do that closer to the ground work for so long. Having the lunge option, a supported squat, the golfer's reach (the one where you reach your upper body down as you lift your back leg up for counter balance) and whatever else feels useful is good! And 3 feet is tough because it's high enough to mean a squat won't work and low enough that you can't just stand. Do you have a garden chair you can move around?
Hi Alison. How would your squat change if you had a wider stance, or kept your knees further apart but still tracking your toes? B/c i see ppl doing the working squat with a flat back.
That doesn’t mean I can do it that way yet but it’s a bucket item for me. I’m actually half scared of working at it, but still really want it
@@Flysfloss9146 hi there! Yes for sure having different hip/leg/foot positions will affect how your squat looks and how your spine and pelvis relate to the shape. Variety is great and a useful tool as you play with this position. The key for me in terms of those of us with osteoporosis is to choose options that allow for that long spine and untucked pelvis!
@@Flysfloss9146 go for it! Work at your own pace where you feel strong, confident and competent and gradually progress your capacity!
You mention that you have tight feet, ankles and calves, do ypu have loss of dorsiflexion? How do you manage your tight feet, ankles and calves? I have bad dorsiflexion and my calves, ankles and feet hurt. I loved your video on the squatting, I am going to try to put my feet on a ramp.
@@robertasalvo1077 I'm glad you liked it and yes! Lifting your heels is a great option for us. I don't have terrific dorsiflexion but I do ankle circles, point and flex, isometric holds, foot work, foot rolling, calf roling, calf raises... Lots of things to keep them going!
@@movesmart_AlisonCrouch Thank you so much, I will try your suggestions.