Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Addressing aches, Strength and Conditioning

I've been digging the Snertz workout as of late and can see the benefits already. That said, I am also starting to get some of those classic aches and pains that come with lots of ultimate. I was thinking it would be great to compare good exercises and stretches to strengthen and soothe problem spots. Having all of us stay healthy and strong throughout the season is a good thing.

Maybe a good way to do this would be to start a google document where people can put stretches, strengthening exercises, and remedies, categorized by problem area. It seems to me there are a few chronic injuries associated with ultimate, like hip flexer, IT Band, shin splints, and everything to do with the knees.

Ultimately (ahem) I think it would be awesome to mix it up with one day a week of work outs associated with building strength. I'm not in a gym, but if we compile enough good exercises we could maybe put together something nice.

Strong muscles make for happy joints.

2 comments:

  1. Here are some sites I have found helpful.

    http://www.injurytimeout.org/
    http://alexkorb.wordpress.com/

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  2. Beckie Menten is the author of this post. This info was changed in the switch-over to our new google account.

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