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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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