(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 19, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Barry Lavis of CrossFit Chiang Mai Thailand shares his experience and knowledge as a CrossFit coach in his new video that demonstrates how and why to perform ankle stretches with WOD Nation resistance bands..
Barry Lavis is a CrossFit trainer and has coached Olympic class wrestlers. The stretching techniques featured in his new video highlight a simple yet effective technique for stretching the ankles, calves and Achilles with WOD Nation resistance bands. The method takes just 30-45 seconds per ankle to perform. The stretches substantially reduce the risk of injuries that have the potential for weeks of pain and disruption of training.
The video demonstrates the proper positioning of the WOD Nation resistance bands for optimal results. It's critical that athletes simply stretch passively and not attempt to work the bands as a form of exercise He noted that athletes who do perform ankle stretches often don't position the bands correctly and then wonder why the stretches aren't effective.
Athletes typically use a weight to balance their foot on while stretching. He explains the best weight to use to attain the optimal lift and the criticality of placing the appropriate part of the foot on the weight. The WOD Nation resistance bands have been endorsed by Lavis for their versatility and durability. They're available in five resistance levels, making it easy to match the resistance to the athlete.
The ankles, calves and Achilles form the foundation upon which the body stands and balances, lifts and moves. The ankles are also the most neglected part of the anatomy, particularly for athletes who expect high performance from their bodies. Strong ankles are essential for anyone who expects to perform any type of squats or thrusts.
Stretching prior to workouts ensures the body is primed and ready for action. Jobs that require a lot of sitting shortens muscles and tendons, as does exercise. That's why it's equally important for individuals to stretch following a workout to return the body to its normal resting position. Weak ankles and those that haven't been adequately stretched alter the body dynamic and escalate injury potential. Stretching enables the body to attain proper positioning for a variety of movements, builds strength and reduces toe-outs. Overuse injuries, strains and tears are less likely to occur.
The new video by Lavis highlights the need for ankle, Achilles and calf stretches and demonstrates the optimal way to perform them with WOD Nation resistance bands. Ankle dysfunction limits flexion and function. Lavis' video shows athletes how to retain and enhance both.
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