(Health-NewsWire.Net, June 03, 2015 ) San Francisco, CA -- Barry Lavis is an experienced coach and trainer who have helped many athletes for years. As an expert, he knows the importance of healthy ankles. Tight ankles and rigid Achilles tendon result to sore ligaments, and sprained and torn muscles. These can also become chronic problems. The solution to these issues are ankle stretches and Coach Lavis demonstrates in this video the proper technique using a WOD Nation resistance band.
For athletes, strong ankles mean they can withstand greater force. Strong ankles also mean a decrease in the number of injuries and it can also prevent chronic conditions like shin splints and Achilles tendonitis.
Stretching can help in making the ankles strong and the ankles stretches show by Lavis can be done prior to training. He uses a WOD Nation resistance band and advises that athletes should not to let the band pull one backward. He says the stretches are a quick fix and they also help with front squats and thrusters. After a few seconds of stretching, there the athlete can already feel a difference.
Ankle stretches are usually overlooked by athletes who directly go into training but this preparatory technique actually help an athlete's athletic performance especially those that require force like squats, thrusts, and running. Stretching keeps the ankles flexible, aids in blood circulation, and is important in keeping the body stable and centered.
The WOD Nation resistance band that Lavis uses in the video is one of the color-coded bands of WOD Nation. The bands have different resistance levels with the red being the lightest and blue the strongest. Different resistance levels are used depending on the kind of stretching or exercise is performed. It also depends on the person's physical condition. Furthermore, the bands can be used in tandem to suit an athlete's requirement.
The stretches demonstrated by Lavis in his YouTube video are the same stretches his elite athletes perform in their training. A few seconds of proper stretching using a WOD Nation resistance band can be the exercise tool to avoid injury and the key to an improved athletic performance.
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.
