We are THRILLED to get so many of you back from your summer getaways. If you’re feeling like you are “too tired”, “don’t know the new routines”, or too busy to fit us back into your life…Don’t let your innately lazy brain win!
You know the drill. Waiting for motivation to strike is a backward way of thinking. It’s up to YOU to make the first move, and to follow it with baby steps. Before you know it, you’re feeling more energized, stronger, slimmer, more focused, and less stressed. You’ve GOT this!
Need a nudge?
In light of “back-to-school” season, I’d like to ask: When was the last time you focused on strengthening your back? If this question made you pause, you’re not alone. Our backs are the quiet foundation of every move we make—yet they’re often the most neglected part of our workouts.”
Why We Need to Get “Back” to Our Backs
We spend so much time thinking about our abs, arms, and legs, but our backs often get left behind. That’s a no-no! Our back muscles are a critical part of our core—they stabilize the spine, protect against injury, and give us the posture and power we need to move with confidence.
“Muscles that rarely see the light of day”
Lifting the torso, to reach and lean back (often) are just a few unique movements that help train our back to be more flexible.
Why Our Back Loves Mojo
Most workouts live in the forward plane—running, biking, rowing. They’re great for endurance, but they don’t prepare us for real-life movements that require us to shift gears fast.
When we move in every direction, at every tempo, with sudden twists and jumps, our backs light up. They’re doing all this incredible behind-the-scenes work:
Stabilizing our spines when we pivot on a beat.
Absorbing shock when we land from a jump.
Transferring force so our legs and arms move like one powerful unit.
Activating reflexively so we stay balanced no matter what direction we fly.
7 Ways Mojo Strengthens Our Backs (Without Us Even Realizing It)
- Rotational moves fire up the muscles along our spine that keep it stable and safe.
- Unpredictable direction changes challenge the tiny stabilizers in our back that most workouts miss.
- Up-and-down level changes (like dropping into a squat) train our back to handle impact and rebound with power.
- Big arm swings and overhead reaches connect through our lats into the spine, making the back part of every movement.
- Balancing on one leg forces our back and core to hold the spine steady.
- Fast-to-slow tempo shifts build reflexive strength, teaching our back to respond instantly.
- Diagonal and 3D patterns strengthen the deeper support system of the spine, not just the obvious muscles we see in the mirror.
Neglecting your back is like ignoring the foundation of your home. Sooner or later, cracks will show. Sprinkle in a little Mojo, you’re not just torching calories and getting healthier numbers at the doctor’s office—you’re strengthening and protecting one of the most vital parts of your body.
Next time you wrestle with your brain about “getting back to class,” remember your back is waiting for you. And it’ll thank you with better posture, fewer aches, and a whole lot of liberating, youthful power.
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