Neck during IM

[scottyellen]

Hi and how are you? I have been doing your tapes for a year and a half and really love/hate them. I never thought I could stay in shape with something other than running but your tapes seem to be doing the trick. Too hot in Las Vegas for running and I seem to have mild hip-dysplasia (I am not a German Shepherd fortunately or I would be put-down).

I just started using Interval Max. My question for you is if I experience neck strain, do I look straight ahead or down about 45 degrees during jumps to ease the jarring? I have found that doing plyojacks ON TOP of the step, makes my whole body, knees in particular, happier.

I strategically start the dryer at the beggining of IM to go off around the 6th interval so I have to fold clothes (about a 5-minute break); then I resume the tape. You do good work!

With Kindest Regards, Ellen

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Ellen! Nice to hear from you. You should keep your head neutrally aligned with the spine during your jumps. As for plyo jacks, yikes, be careful. I honestly would feel better if you would modify them ON THE FLOOR! Take care!

 

[scottyellen]

Thanks for taking the time to answer. Your web site is getting busier and busier.

I did IM again last night and realized it was not plyo-jacks on the board; rather interval #2. No worry... I am back to doing them on the floor. I think my step is sturdier than yours. As far as the neck goes. I am going to raise the height of my TV soon. That should help. Have a great week!