Hearing more and more about this...makes sense or just a fad? Older I get the more important stretching the right way is. http://www.theactivetimes.com/11-stretches-you-should-never-do-workout-plus-replacement Zach take note, they've got ur skippy style going on in here...
Every morning. Yoga(mandatory) not an entire class but a nice flowing quick routine, shaolin kung fu basic stretches(optional), and a foam roller(mega mandatory), for your IT bands(only way to stretch them) you have to roll/iron them out. It's Rad on your back,calves, and thighs too. It's the Poor mans massage...complete with sad ending.
No expert but I'll second the yoga and foam roller. Yoga is great, there's so many diffrent kinds (some more stretching based and some like a workout). My flexibility has deffinitly gotten better. Also, my back which is usually in some sort of pain has been much better. And the foam roller I first used in the dojo. Never seen one before, used it and it felt great. Poor man's massage is a good description.
Tone-Loc, that link didn't work for me but they must be talking about dynamics being safer and more effective than static. That would be correct, at least pre-workout. Static stretching is ok during or following a workout as a tension reliever. However, at the onset of a workout, blood flow to muscle groups is not at a height. Muscles are "cold" and joints have yet to be lubricated and readied for battle. Static stretching is too much, too soon for the body, especially if you were to not do something as simple as jogging for a few minutes prior. Active stretching has been the norm for over a decade and the foam roller has damn near made static stretching obsolete. I'll do it in between sets of a lift but really don't ever do it otherwise aside from certain muscle groups like hips and calves where I'm always stretching them throughout the day. kpd73 is on point with the yoga talk and there've been other great treads on here all about it. He mentions the IT band and parts of our anatomy like that can be problem areas for lots of athletes that could prevent injuries to other muscles and joints if they were more attentive to the cause. Foam rollers are cheap and an essential for around the house and in your quiver. Hydration goes without saying. Thera-band and versa bands are excellent for rehab/prevention and most anything that works on balance, core, or body weight work is very worthwhile. Keep your temple in working order bros!
Emass is right . . . Dynamic stretching was out of fashion for a while (before he was born!) but now folks encourage stretching that prepares you for the specific activity you are planning. Note that stretches get better the more and longer you hold and repeat them, but there is a recoil effect, so it is useful to stretch, relax, and re stretch. Namaste good buddy, 10-4 over and out.
Thanks guys. Really appreciate the info. Signing up for a yoga class at work. And thx for the details on dynamic stretching. Exactly what I was looking for.
If you want some good pre surf warmup/dynamic stretching routines watch some of the ASP contests. They are always showing guys warming up before their heats and I have stolen some good stretches for the shoulders and torso from Mick and Parko. It's always good to be loosy goosy before paddling out.
Hell, I'd be loose as a goose if I had the quantity of dope muses they do running around their change rooms! You're right, RobG, learn from watching the best.
