Athletes around Central Florida have been asking me what is the best way to stretch before activity or a sporting event. The best way is to stretch in motion. A warm muscle will not strain. Most people stretch statically and this puts the muscles to sleep and sets you up for injury. Static stretching is best to do after activity to help the muscle fibers recover.
The following is my pre-activity routine I recommend to athletes around the world.
1. Jog (20 yards)
2. Run back wards (20 yards)
3. High knees (20 yards)
4. Butt kicks (20 yards)
5. Lunges (20 yards)
6. Leg up to swing and touch opposite hand (alternate arm and leg) (20 yards)
7. Side Steps (over imaginary fence) (20 yards)
8. High knee and external rotating leg while stepping. (Alternate legs) (20 yards)
9. Arms (large circles) 20 seconds
10. Arms (small circles) 20 seconds
Dr John C Theeck
The Villages Chiropractor, Chiropractic in The Villages
Serving Sumter County, Lake County and Marion County
Including The Villages, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Wildwood, Belleview and Ocala
The Villages Chiropractor, Spinal Decompression, Back Pain, Sciatica Relief, Posture Correction, Paleo Diet, Pettibon System, Alternative Health Care, Arthritis Care
Legacy Clinic
1950 Laurel Manor Drive
The Villages, FL 32162
352-259-0024
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