Morning CARs Routine [Full Body]

This workout helps you put CARs into daily practice 💯 Follow along! If you are needing an in-depth explanation on any of these movements, head over to the CARs Tutorials in the mobility section. ____ Would you like more mobility, better body control & less pain with movement? Of course you would! Ok, but what are CARs...🚗? CARs stands for Controlled Articular Rotations. In other words, CARs are intentional, pain-free joint circles done through a full range of motion. CARs can be done at every major joint in the body - & in our intro video to this series we cover the benefits, initial procedure & things to watch out for. CARs are recommended daily as joints are rarely taken through their full ROM (even with traditional stretching or athletic movement). This is because many exercises involve multiple joints (think of a squat or couch stretch), not allowing full expression of mobility at the individual joint level. Because of this, it can be said that many mobility drills preferentially target muscle, while CARs target the joint & connective tissue. CARs are incredibly beneficial for: Mobility Joint Health & Longevity Proprioception + Coordination End-range strength Joint Pain Yes, you can strengthen your ligaments, tendons & cartilage! Connective tissue, such as ligaments, tendons & cartilage are not selected for in traditional training. While do get stronger & adapt along with everything else, most of the focus is typically on muscle tissue, the cardiovascular system & optimizing neurology. It is interesting, as ligament (ACL), tendon (Achilles) & cartilage (meniscus, labrum) are where we suffer many of our career-altering injuries. Because connective tissue is often under-trained & under-nourished, focusing on CARs is likely low-hanging fruit that can really enhance your performance & longevity as an athlete. We are only as strong as our weakest link! Do CARs daily for best results. Once mastered, this routine should take about 20 min 💪