Getting to and from the Floor: Some Tips

Dropped needle is a reason to get on the floor

Being able to get down to the floor and back up again is infinitely useful. However, it isn't always easy. If you find it more difficult than it used to be, you will find the tips in this article useful.

To begin, how comfortable are you getting to and from the floor? Can you do it, but it’s really hard or feels scary? Can you only do it if there is a chair or someone to help you? Maybe you can get down okay, but then you feel trapped?

My suggestion is to take the time to practice. This can be done in little breaks—movement snacks—throughout the day. Whenever you get up to stretch after sitting awhile, get down to the floor and back up again once, twice, or a few times.

If getting all the way down is something you aren’t comfortable with, think about what the first step might be and practice that. When that becomes easier, identify the next step and practice that.

I recently made a video with my mother demonstrating several different ways to get down and get back up.

I hope some of these ideas are helpful to you. If you have a concern that we didn’t address, please leave a comment!

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Note: If you would like a custom strength program that addresses the muscles used in getting to and from the floor, please contact me.

Note: If you are healthy and make only gradual increases to your activity level, you do not need to consult a health care professional before you begin. However, if you have one or more chronic conditions or plan to make a big change, see your doctor first. Always work within your ability. With any activity/exercise program, if you feel faint or dizzy or experience pain or loss of balance, you should stop immediately.

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