STICK MOBILITY // 10 Minute Shoulder and Spine WARMUP (Beginner Friendly)

[@kristylopez1418]

Thanks Chanon. I'm a retired 65 year old who really wasn't into sport activities in my past, except lots of walking. So about 6 months ago I started to get active after my body couldn't do a lot of common day moves and activities except watch TV. I discovered Stick Mobilty exercises about 2 weeks ago and found this great video. Since than I been following this exercise almost every 2nd day. I am very, very happy that I can now say that I can keep up with you but surely not bend or flex like you, as of yet. I've looked and tried some of your other stick exercises but they are a little too advance for me at this time. I was wondering if you can do another beginner video your viewers can follow until we get to the next level. I liked and subscribed to your channel and will invest into a Kettle ball and maybe a clubbell so I can follow along with you on those exercises. Thanks again Chanon. Awesome workout.

[@ChanonFinley]

Kristy! Welcome and great work! Your awareness of your progress is so great and a key to keeping you motivated. Yes, I will happily keep making new videos for you! Have you tried the new video that just came out this weekend? The Chest and Shoulder Opener. It's about 20 minutes long. There's also "Front Back Side to Side" that is a great 15 minute standing workout. And there's a 25ish minute all seated stick workout. (As for kettlebells and clubs - starting with less weight is a good thing. 1-2 lb. Clubbells and 3-10lb kettlebells.) I'd love to know if you have specific limitations or areas you want to focus so I can tailor a video to your needs as well.

[@kristylopez1418]

Thanks for your reply Chanon. Yes I saw the chest and shoulder video yesterday but unfortunately I over indulged in exercise so I'm hurting a little today. Listen to my body as they say. Therefore I couldn't follow that exercise today but will attempt it tomorrow. The older you get the longer it takes to recuperate. I wouldn't be able to do the bow exercise fully as I am only using a broomstick and moving up to a dowel soon. In the future I will invest in a Stick Mobility stick. I also watched the seated workout as I just started to incorporate seated exercises into my routines. I have been doing Cardio, walking, strength and balance exercises. I am all over the place doing these exercises, no organization. The great thing is that I am getting my coordination back as I watch and participate in all these moves you girls do on video. When I started I was using 2lb weights as time went along I slowly moved up in weight to currently 15lbs except in walking or cardio I use 2 to 5 lbs. I was thinking of starting with an 8lb or 10lb Kettleball. My main goal is to get moving, get more flexible and move up in levels as I progress. Just get these old bones, muscles and joints loose so hopefully I don't develop arthritis or other forms of body ailments from lack of mobility. I hope this helps you, Chanon. Thanks again. Kirsty

[@ChanonFinley]

@kristylopez1418 definitely listen to your body! Do what feels right for you. Sounds like you're doing a lot already. I'm glad to hear you're seeing progress and it sounds like you've come a long way already. An 8-10lb kettlebell is a great weight to start doing 2 handed swings, one of my favorite exercises because of how quickly it can get you feeling more capable and mobile. You've given me a great idea for a new video, at least a short to explain alternatives to getting the stretch you get from the bow without having the bendable stick. (Even without bending the stick, it feels great!)

[@kristylopez1418]

Thanks Chanon. I'll buy you a YUMMY coffee

[@corneliapieper3452]

Hi Chanon, thank you for the great workout. I want to do it now every day in my lunchtime. I enjoy it. Kind regards Cornelia

[@ChanonFinley]

You're so welcome Cornelia! This one really gives the body a break from lots of sitting. So glad you enjoy it!

[@reginahoward1151]

Great morning workout

[@ChanonFinley]

So glad you like it!

[@Cammiebryant]

Amazing! I feel so much better. Thank you so much

[@ChanonFinley]

Wonderful! That's so great!

[@sleepydaydreams]

You have packed so much great stuff into this short workout! Feeling looser and more open. Thank you so much!

[@ChanonFinley]

You're so welcome!

[@reginahoward1151]

Great shoulder and back exercises 😊

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you! 😃

[@maungmay9637]

Thank you.

[@ChanonFinley]

You're welcome!

[@nystrength]

Should be played in every chiropractic office around the world! Thank you Chanon!

[@ChanonFinley]

That's a great compliment! Thanks!!!

[@bigsippy-]

This was fun!

[@ChanonFinley]

I think so too!

[@luzleeds5447]

Thank you, great instructor, enjoy my stretching class 💃

[@ChanonFinley]

Wonderful! You're very welcome!

[@bobmiller9058]

I normally have the flexibility of an oak plank buy since I found stick mobility and your videos, I have made drastic improvement

[@ChanonFinley]

That's so wonderful to hear Bob!!! 😊

[@petersavage5885]

Only recently found your channel. I now incorporate your stick routine to warm up and down for my weight training. Thanks Chanon 👍

[@ChanonFinley]

Awesome! Thank you! And welcome!

[@qilde]

Wow so good exerc.

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you very much!

[@julygarichards2298]

Absolutely love it awesome💞 South Africa

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@DrPayneNestor]

I show this to my patients ❤it’s their homework

[@ChanonFinley]

I'm so glad it's helpful!

[@trinidiana]

So happy I found you. I love this stick stuff lol. And I love how the music you play in background is not annoying. Just great. Immediate subscriber

[@ChanonFinley]

Welcome! Delighted you like these stick mobility workouts! They're some of my favorites too! 😉

[@reginahoward1151]

Great workout!!!

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you!! So glad you like it!

[@debbieg8951]

I've never done a stick workout before, but I loved this! I've been sitting at my computer a lot today and that made my shoulders feel SO good!! I'm going to do this every day to relieve computer stress.

[@ChanonFinley]

Woohoo!!! I'm so thrilled to hear this workout helps you Debbie! I really love these stick workouts. I hadn't done them very much before I discovered the stick mobility sticks, but now they are a go to for me!

[@avinashk1803]

wow. really good.

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you so much!

[@omenoj]

Reall good !*!

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you very much!

[@steveo8015]

I have been using a stick for some time now, and find it invaluable for improving mobility, posture and increasing range of motion. I've added many of your creative moves and taken my stick mobility to the next level. You are a fabulous discovery!

[@ChanonFinley]

😊😊😊 Steve! You just made my day! Thank you so much for your feedback and I'm so happy to be able to assist in you're continued growth and improved mobility!!!

[@charliephoenix6197]

OH. Wow. I had no idea that just a stick could do so much. This is awesome.

[@ChanonFinley]

There's more! Just you wait (;

[@ToanNguyen-yi1so]

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[@stevenzak199]

This is a great routine! I just got the 7-7-5 Stick Mobility bundle recently, and I like the idea of doing so much with a single stick. Some interesting moves -- e.g., the windmill (stick behind you, turn towards opposite foot). I'm going to be trying this routine soon. Thanks!

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you so much! I completely agree, I love how much is possible with just one stick! I look forward to hearing how you get on with my Stick Mobility Workouts!

[@MiYogaClass]

Perfect for my older students (class on chairs), thanks 🙏

[@ChanonFinley]

Happy to share! I also have a stick mobility chair workout!

[@dolorespangos7735]

Really felt sooo sooo good too..wow.Thank you so much.i really need this simple but real effective stretches at golden years

[@ChanonFinley]

Dolores I'm delighted to hear this video helps! Thanks for watching!

[@totoyo...]

Thank you for this video, I have very tight shoulders and was looking for a warm up before stand up paddle boarding. This video was great, I’m looking forward to following along with more of your mobility sequences 🧡

[@ChanonFinley]

Thanks so much Tori! I'm happy I could help you feel and move better!

[@melanietimbou9056]

Std it

[@kristinacvar91189]

This was so pleasant! It felt soooo good

[@ChanonFinley]

Thanks so much! I agree! It does feel good! 😊

[@obivanbeluii]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you!!!

[@SarrouTube]

Very good exercises!!!

[@ChanonFinley]

Thanks so much!

[@klaudiawerner-schiffer8845]

Cool

[@ChanonFinley]

Thanks so much!

[@StickMobility]

Great video Chanon!

[@ChanonFinley]

😁😁😁

[@Juarzed]

When you are standing up. Allways try to have a straight back?

[@ChanonFinley]

Yes, you don't want to be leaning over to move your arms over or behind you. Better to remain standing tall and over time, with consistent practice, your range will improve.

[@yogeshkare8239]

Very helpful 👍😀

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you!!!

[@julianaramos1912]

👏👏👏👍😉

[@ChanonFinley]

Thanks so much!!!

[@terukaishikawa8384]

My son needs to do this so he can lift his arms over his head.

[@ChanonFinley]

Yes! This will definitely help improve range of motion.

[@Taichipopolsku]

how much does this stick weigh?

[@ChanonFinley]

The stick mobility sticks are less than 2 lbs (for the longest one)

[@Taichipopolsku]

@@ChanonFinley Thank you. I thought it was heavier. Does it make sense to work out with a heavier weight (6 or 7 pounds) or not?

[@ChanonFinley]

@@Taichipopolsku I have other sticks that are heavier, but for this particular workout, I would recommend focusing on that push and pull of the stick before moving into higher weights. -- Using grip strength to engage muscles throughout the body. You can intensify the workout just by putting more effort into shortening and pulling apart the stick. (While most of this workout would be fine with a heavier weight, it increases the chance of tweaking something. The goal here is exploring your range of motion and finding those sticky areas.)

[@sulezraz]

6:12

[@jawaharlal8281]

Where to find these sticks

[@ChanonFinley]

There is a link in the description of the video, along with my discount code (CHAN10) to save you 10%

[@denisemcgillivray3537]

What height is the stick that you're using for those exercises. I am 5'1"

[@ChanonFinley]

I'm mostly using my 5 foot stick for these exercises. My longer sticks are 7 feet. However, at your height I would say you can use a 4 foot stick just as well.

[@denisemcgillivray3537]

@@ChanonFinley Thanks Chanon. I was considering the 6ft so that my husband, and daughter can get some use out of it. Would this exercise work for the 6 ft one too. Or would the 5 foot stick work better?

[@ChanonFinley]

@@denisemcgillivray3537 depends on the height of your husband and daughter, but overall, a 5ft stick would likely be the better choice for the whole group. The stick length is based upon your armspan (for this video). You can use shorter or longer based on the space you have available and your size, but even a broomstick or swiffer would be fine for most of these exercises.

[@denisemcgillivray3537]

Thank You for your expertise. I think that I am going to go with the bundle as it is cheaper. I play disc golf. Do you have any workout/stretching videos that would be useful?

[@ChanonFinley]

@@denisemcgillivray3537 yes! The bundle is the best bang for your buck! Also use CHAN10 to save 10% on your order! I have a great 20 min stretch and unwind for afterwards. Also within the stick mobility playlist, the restorative flow from the detox program feels amazing and the Spiral Line Strength and Stretch works those muscles that you use in golf.

[@nathanowen4226]

Hi, how are you

[@ChanonFinley]

All good! Hope you're well!

[@nathanowen4226]

@@ChanonFinley That's good. Thanks. I am doing good

[@nathanowen4226]

@@ChanonFinley May I chat with you Chanon please

[@MrRatherino]

good effort but like almost ALL of them talks too much

[@ChanonFinley]

Thank you for your feedback. Stick Mobility workouts require more direction and specific cues and are mostly guided, but I have many other workouts that are unguided with no talking after the intro.

[@MrRatherino]

@@ChanonFinley fair enough! I'm there!

[@reginahoward1151]

Great shoulder and back exercises 💪

[@ChanonFinley]

Glad you like them! Thank you very much!