Going into the new year, I feel that I have an advantage with having faced a variety of injuries. It has equipped me with the knowledge on how to resolve and prevent these issues. Having been in the sport for 12 years, I have the experience to recognize themes and warning signs early on.
Last post, I talked about my mentality, which is has been my biggest weakness. It is well on its way to becoming my biggest strength!
Physically speaking in terms of weaknesses I can improve upon related to my body are hip, knee, and ankle mobility and core, glutes, and hip strength.
Addressing hip mobility every night and every morning will go a long way for me. The hips are tied to every movement we make. They are at the core of everything we do! Staying balanced and maximizing efficiencies in hip movement patterns will protect me from chronic knee and feet injuries, as well as improve speed and power output. Sounds like a recipe for success to me!
Core strength is another beast I am tackling this year. Not for the sake of a 6-pack! (Although I won't complain about that either...) But for the purpose of coating my body with a layer of indestructible armor to stabilize my core and hips in all of the intense torquing motion patterns that are associated with sprinting. It can take a toll on my sacrum, which can trickle down to knee issues that become problematic and set me back on recovery. Keeping a strong core will stabilize my body in a positive way during high intensity movements.
On top of core strength, I will be getting after the glutes! (Not complaining about growing a firm, sizable butt either! lol) But this is also a weakness of mine. Poor glute activation has also been the cause of knee injuries. I am not very strong in squats, but this year I want to be a squat machine so I can generate more power and get faster on the runway!
Stability and strength are two things I am not letting slip this year! I plan to use these as a foundation for optimal mobilization, making me less susceptible to injuries and improving my results.
Here is a hip mobility routine that I have started doing at night and in the morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG9qbvAN3gQ&feature=youtu.be
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