129 help increase your mobility and balance your posture . SUP fitness sessions or similar landbased training helps increase strength and endurance , but make sure to balance your training to avoid joint instability and muscle imbalances .
RHOMBOLD SQUEEZE HOLD FOR 30 SECONDS
Where poor technique is down to muscular imbalances / weakness or previous injuries , you can work on this with a SUP Mobility & Fitness Coach or Physio for specific support . Always check with your GP or physio if you have previous injuries or current issues before starting any new exercise programme .
To get you started , here are five exercises you can do at home to help improve some of the most common muscular imbalances that can lead to injuries .
KEEP YOUR SHOULDERS DOWN AWAY FROM YOUR EARS
DRAW YOUR SHOULDER BLADES TOGETHER
LOW LUNGE HOLD FOR 30 SECONDS
YOU SHOULD FEEL THE FRONT OF YOUR HIP ( HIP
FLEXOR )
STRETCHING
KEEP DEEP CORE ENGAGED TILTING YOUR HIPS
VERTICAL TOWEL THORATIC STRETCH
AS YOUR FLEXIBILITY INCREASES , INCREASE THE TIME AND MOVE YOUR ARMS CLOSER TO YOUR HEAD
LET YOUR SHOULDERS AND ARMS RELAX TO THE FLOOR
LIE ON A ROLLED TOWEL , WITH THE TOWEL RUNNING UP YOUR SPINE