Yoga

[The Driver]

Anyone else try to incorporate deep stretching or yoga in the mornings before work? The pathetic 45 seconds of "stretching" at PCM doesn't cut it at all. I'm in my early thirties and have only done this job for a few years but already feeling like it's a good idea to be a little proactive with my health. I try to work safe but I think working on flexibility helps tremendously. I especially work on my hamstrings, hips and lower back.

My favorite video so far:

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Kudos to you for realizing that what you do or don't do now will have a huge impact down the road.

People see me and assume that because I am tall and skinny that I am in good shape but that is hardly the case.

 

[BSWALKS]

Customer that is a yoga instructor showed me a couple stretches. Has helped my back.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

We had a local fitness instructor come in and give us an extended PCM about proper stretching. She just happens to also be a very attractive and in shape older woman and everyone paid attention during this PCM.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

The pathetic 45 seconds of "stretching" at PCM doesn't cut it at all.

I'm surprised the company isn't more aware of the liability they

are incurring by having employees do this.


Unless the safety committee is comprised of "certified personal trainers"

and the employee signs a wavier releasing all claims....


It's a workers comp case, waiting to happen.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Typical Joe Union response.

Anyone who hurts themselves doing their "stretches" has no business doing this job.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Typical Joe Union response.

Anyone who hurts themselves doing their "stretches" has no business doing this job.

Typical BrownNose retort.


Q: "Do you know the difference between a BrownNose and a KissArse ?"

A: Depth perception.





-Bug-

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

What's to prevent someone who hurt themself at home coming in to work and "hurting" themself during the stretching?

 

[BigUnionGuy]

What's to prevent someone who hurt themself at home coming in to work and "hurting" themself during the stretching?

Nothing.

Do you see my point yet ?



-Bug-

 

[Brownslave688]

Typical Joe Union response.

Anyone who hurts themselves doing their "stretches" has no business doing this job.

Cold stretching which is what it is causes injuries it doesn't prevent them

 

[FrigidFTSup]

I absolutely love Yoga. My wife got me into it when we first started dating and I kept with it. It's also a tremendous stress reliever for those not so fun days.

 

[Brownslave688]

I absolutely love Yoga. My wife got me into it when we first started dating and I kept with it. It's also a tremendous stress reliever for those not so fun days.

Yeah I love watching yoga class too

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Yeah I love watching yoga class too

Not going to lie, that's entirely why I went the first time

 

[Turdferguson]

People see me and assume that because I am tall and skinny that I am in good shape but that is hardly the case.

Must resist temptation ,must resist temptation.

 

[Big Package]

My center is 2 miles away. I can walk there in 15 minutes or drive in 8-10. Ever since I started, I walk back and forth. It's a great warm up for preload and a great cooldown. Proper stretching is a must. Not only does it help prevent injury, it helps with mobility and strength. I meditate in the evenings before bed and get a good stretch before I sleep, before I work, and after I work. As a person with multiple back issues, this keeps me working. Every little bit helps.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Typical BrownNose retort.


Q: "Do you know the difference between a BrownNose and a KissArse ?"

A: Depth perception.





-Bug-

touching your toes without bending at the knees just goes against everything they taught us.

 

[Big Package]

And it's possibly one of the worst things you can do for your back. Our local sort PCA is all about this stretch. I don't do it on purpose. I'd rather stretch my arms shoulders and neck than hurt my lower back. Once you're damaged there's no going back, unfortunately.

 

[Wally]

Management accuses us of stretching the paid day often.

 

[Tom MacDonald]

Stretching is obviously important but what's more important is you get your butt in the gym at least 3 days of the week keeping your joints tight and getting rid of muscle imbalances that cause unnecessary joint pain.

All muscles support your frame, but I would personally focus on squats and core exercises. Form is important and don't go heavy.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yeah I love watching yoga class too

Not going to lie, that's entirely why I went the first time

Our local Walmart has yoga classes for their regular customers-----you two still want to watch?