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(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 09, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Ankle mobility is essential for activities ranging from walking to workouts. Barry Lavis' new video explains how to increase flexibility with WOD Nation resistance bands and weights for maximum efficiency. The stretches require just 45 seconds per ankle for enhanced mobility, performance and injury prevention.
Lavis discusses the proper techniques for stretches, how to position the band for maximum results, and demonstrates how to perform the stretches to protect the ankles, calf and Achilles heel from damage. Tight ankles are a major problem for athletes, changing the body's mechanical dynamic in ways that make the ankles weaker and more susceptible to injury.
The world-class trainer has endorsed the WOD Nation bands for stretches and warm-ups for CrossFit activities. He cites a variety of benefits, from their construction to color coding. Five resistance levels are available, from 10-35 lbs. up to 65-175 lbs. They can also be used in combination to accommodate the individual fitness level of the individual.
Video viewers will also learn what type of weight to use to support the heels while performing the stretches. Many athletes mistakenly believe a few quick extensions and rotations of the ankle are a sufficient method of stretching and are surprised when they sustain an injury.
Ankles help the body stay centered and stable. Stretches help the body attain the proper form for a variety of movements and reduces toe-outs and similar problems. The stretches in Lavis video helps to significantly reduce the incidence of sprains, tears and overuse injuries during squats, thrusts and lifts.
In the pursuit of building the upper and lower body, the ankles are often completely disregarded. Taping is sometimes employed by novices to provide extra support, but the practice is no substitute for stretching with resistance bands. Lavis noted that athletes should remain passive and let the bands do the work.
The ankle is a complex and complicated part of the anatomy that bears the weight of the entire body, allowing people to jump, run, walk and lift. It's one of the most important joints in the body, but approximately 1 million injuries occur each year due to stretches and tears when the surrounding ligaments aren't strong and limber enough to perform required actions.
The new video by Lavis provides essential information for those engaged in CrossFit training that's also applicable in a multitude of other sports and endeavors. Lavis offers easy to understand explanations, combined with demonstrations conducted with WOD Nation resistance bands to reduce the risk of injury and enhance ankle flexibility and strength.
About WOD Nation
WOD Nation is a United States based company that provides workout gear to elite athletes. All of the company's fitness products are rigorously tested by athletes around the world to ensure they meet the demands of intense exercise programs. WOD Nation's website can be found at http://wodnationgear.com.
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