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Mobility training4/30/2023 Strength is a key component of mobility because it is needed in order to stabilize joints through active ranges of motion. Strength or Resistance Training includes a variety of both weighted and bodyweight modalities that are focused on improving muscular strength in the body. When performing SMR we use props like foam rollers and acupressure balls. The main goal of mobility training is to improve the position of the joint, which helps increase power output, resulting in efficient performance. In its simplest terms, SMR is a great way to massage muscles, increase blood flow to tight areas and relax the body and mind. Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) is an amazing tool when starting a mobility routine. It's essential that the heel stay in contact with the floor. You want to rock the ankle back and forth, not hold the stretch. We often use this as a cool-down after exercise. The first key to ankle mobility work is to understand that it's a mobility drill, not flexibility or stretching drill. Static stretching is performed by moving a joint to the edge of its pain-free range of motion and then held for more than 10 seconds. This type of flexibility training is probably most recognized. More advanced dynamic stretches can include lunging and twisting, inchworms or even jumping depending on the level of the athlete. A few common examples of dynamic stretches seen on the soccer field or gym floor are high knees, butt kicks and Frankensteins. This type of stretching is often used as a warm-up before activity. Mobility means that we not only access full ranges of motion but are also able to control and stabilize throughout multiple movements and joint angles.ĭynamic stretches are used to actively move joints and muscles through a given range of motion. This in turn hinders our ability to recruit the full functionality of our muscles resulting in reduced performance and strength output. When we experience joint dysfunction there can be a cascading effect where our entire postural alignment is altered in order to compensate for areas of the body that don’t move well. Mobility is essential to proper joint function and the ability to move the body through full ranges of motion. Why does mobility matter for your weight training goals?
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