(Health-NewsWire.Net, March 19, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Tight ankles and an insufficiently flexible Achilles tendon have a variety of consequences, from sore ligaments to sprained and torn muscles. Either condition can degenerate into a chronic issue if left untreated, but both can be avoided with the aid of the new video by Barry Lavis.
The professional CrossFit coach and trainer demonstrates the appropriate WOD Nation resistance band to use and the proper thickness of the weight required to perform ankle stretches that should be accomplished before any workout or fitness training commences. The stretches work the ankles, Achilles and calf. Stretching provides flexibility and facilitates squats and thrusts.
Lavis noted that it's important for athletes to stretch without allowing the resistance band to pull them backwards. The stretches require just 45 seconds per ankle, enabling individuals to acquire better leg positioning for squats and thrusts, and the stretches are beneficial for reducing the risk of overuse injuries.
The ankles are often one of the most overlooked areas of the body in fitness training. Stretching keeps the ankle and surrounding tissues flexible, improves blood circulation and helps the body stay stable and centered. The ankles are a critical element in the performance of a variety of tasks, but few people pay attention to them unless they're injured.
Many amateur and novice athletes mistakenly believe that taping the ankles will provide crucial support and prevent injury. While the practice does provide additional support, it's no substitute for ankles and calves that are maintained in peak condition through stretches and appropriate exercise, a process that's facilitated with the WOD Nation resistance bands.
Ankle stretches like many preparatory techniques, often take a backseat for athletes who prefer to plunge into their training wholeheartedly. The stretches exhibited in Lavis' new video take just seconds to perform. Ankles that are kept strong through stretching can withstand greater forces during workouts, training and competition.
As a premiere CrossFit trainer, Lavis has seen the damage that can occur when athletes don't pay sufficient attention to stretching. The stretches demonstrated in Lavis' new video utilizing the WOD Nation colored-coded resistance bands are the same as those performed by the elite athletes under his tutelage to promote flexibility and prevent debilitating injuries.
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