YOGA FOR ATHLETE RECOVERY & PREPARATION
As growing adolescent bodies, especially those engaging in a high volume of training, stretching needs to be critical part of your training regime. Regular inclusion of flexibility and mobility work will assist in maintaining a good range of motion needed in the joints to reduce the likelihood of injury and prevent the muscles shortening and becoming tight.
Ideally, adolescent athletes should aim to incorporate at least 30 minutes of PREHAB before sessions (preparing your body for work) and 30 minutes of stretching post session.
For the stretches below, use the following guidelines:
OPTION ONE: Go through each exercise one after the other until the card is complete. Repeat 2-3x.
OPTION TWO: Pick 3-5 stretches - hold each stretch for at least 60 seconds. Repeat 3x
Ideally, adolescent athletes should aim to incorporate at least 30 minutes of PREHAB before sessions (preparing your body for work) and 30 minutes of stretching post session.
For the stretches below, use the following guidelines:
OPTION ONE: Go through each exercise one after the other until the card is complete. Repeat 2-3x.
OPTION TWO: Pick 3-5 stretches - hold each stretch for at least 60 seconds. Repeat 3x