(Health-NewsWire.Net, May 30, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Ankle stretches can increase strength and flexibility. The ankles are made up of a number of bones and tendons and strong ankles can help athletes in their training regimen as well as individuals doing their daily activities. To make the ankles strong and flexible, it is important they are stretched properly and regularly. In this video, Barry Lavis demonstrates using the WOD Nation resistance bands with the appropriate resistance level to suit an individual's physical condition.
Tight ankles can affect squat position and can make an athlete weaker and prone to injury. They are also often ignored but they are important in doing many activities and exercises. They are also stability joints that absorb force. Lavis demonstrates stretching the ankles with a black WOD Nation resistance band. WOD Nation bands are color-coded according to resistance levels and a black one has 30-60 pounds of resistance.
In the video, Lavis says that it is important to let the resistance band do its work and let it pull the athlete backward. The stretches are fairly simple and fast to do. It takes only 45 seconds to stretch each ankle. These easy stretches are key to better leg positioning for thrusts and squats. An easy and quick stretch using a resistance band goes a long way in preventing injury and promoting ankles.
Stretching the ankles is a preparatory technique that can be ignored in an athlete's physical program but taking a few minutes to stretch them regularly can improve one's balance, stability, and alignment in whatever form of exercise one is doing. Whether a person is training, competing, or going about daily routine, the stretches using the WOD Nation exercise band shown in Barry Lavis' video can keep ankles and the surrounding tissues healthy and in peak condition.
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.
