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INVESTING IN MOBILITY ( PART 2 )
TAKE ACTION
Whatever mobility concerns you have , it is time to take action if you desire the aspects discussed above .
Self myofascial release ( foam rolling ) and other common mobility practices are fantastic and should be done often . But the most obvious empirically supported answer is to stretch more . This is difficult for most of us because unlike strength training or conditioning , stretching is boring . I frequently bore myself to tears stretching in the gym , but the results and benefits keep me going . Plus it presents discomfort first . Results , being increased flexibility or range of motion , tend to occur slower than in strength training and conditioning which means that we don ’ t experience as profound immediate gratification and are not motivated to stretch more – only immediate discomfort . So , how do you start ?
GIVE YOUR BODY ADEQUATE TIME TO WARM UP
Rushing into your strength work or conditioning is very hard on the body for several reasons . Your muscles and joints are figuratively and literally not warmed
up and are not ready to efficiently handle stress placed upon them . This means they will perform less optimally ( eg : you won ’ t lift as much ) and be at a higher chance for injury . Neurologically your body is also not ready to absorb stress from heavy lifting and conditioning and so the physical pressure you place on yourself is actually a shock to your nervous system .
Prioritize minimum 15-20 minutes before beginning your workout towards movements that begin to elevate your heart rate , that activate important muscle groups such as your hip and shoulder stabilizers that need to be fired before strenuous exercise , and movements that loosen up your muscles from chronic activities like sitting .
THE TAKE AWAY
We all desire increased performance in our jobs , workouts and daily lives . Invest even 20-30 minutes a day 3 times a week into mobilizing with a plan and purpose and you will start to find that it goes a long way in your ability to execute movements with higher efficiency , recover from workouts , and prevent nagging injuries . In essence you will become a better version of you .
If you have questions regarding mobility , see a personal trainer advice to get you started .
George Grecia
Director of Sports Development
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