For those with IT band issues

[dirtyred]

I have battled with IT band issues in my left leg for over a decade.  I've done PT, had it stripped, foam roll, get sports massages, stretch, everything, and it still will act up the minute I do squats, lunges, or ride a bike.  A giant pain in the ass.

I was trying to find a resistance workout that didn't incorporate squats or lunges, and I found the Ballet Beautiful classic 60 minute workout.  Honestly, after one workout I could tell a difference in my IT band, and after 3, I didn't have my usual pain when going down stairs or squatting down on the floor. Like, I would wince knowing the pain was coming, but it never did.  

The exercises look so simple and easy, but it's deceiving.  I was dying after the first time I did it (and when Mary Helen says "Have a sip of water," I was chugging it) and my legs were a little jittery all day.  

If you have Amazon Prime, it's free to stream.

[texassmith]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

[Raggedeannie]

Bookmarking! Do you need any props for this?

[bostonmichelle]

Thanks! I'll have to look into this, maybe I can find a way to get up early on Saturdays and do it.

[trigal]

Nice! I had to have surgery to release my IT band.

[dirtyred]

Feb 18, 2014 14:59:24 GMT -5 Raggedeannie said:

Bookmarking! Do you need any props for this?

Nope, not a single thing.  Another reason I like it!

[secretlyevil]

Definitely bookmarking this. I have got to add some different stuff into the mix.