Comments on: To “Stretch” – Part I http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/ Fitness Evolved Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:16:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jamie H. http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-3716 Jamie H. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:00:31 +0000 http://www.crossfitasheville.com/?p=2465#comment-3716 Almost every injury that I have suffered from is due to the lack of stretching and warming up properly. Not making a habit of stretching at an early age is the cause of the chronic pain that I now suffer from. Almost every injury that I have suffered from is due to the lack of stretching and warming up properly. Not making a habit of stretching at an early age is the cause of the chronic pain that I now suffer from.

]]> By: hjudge http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-3714 hjudge Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:46:41 +0000 http://www.crossfitasheville.com/?p=2465#comment-3714 awww, thanks Hoka and Lloyd :) you too! awww, thanks Hoka and Lloyd :)

you too!

]]> By: Kim S http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-3712 Kim S Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:00:41 +0000 http://www.crossfitasheville.com/?p=2465#comment-3712 Corey, you know that I wasn't even aware of my limitations relative to my connective tissue until Crossfit. With my consistent training and the sessions with you, not only have I gotten stronger, many little limitations I had in day to day life disappeared. I've definitely got a better awareness of my body. I also know that relying on just my own stretching doesn't do enough to make a difference. Your manual adjustments have given me the range to take ever WOD to a new level. I'm looking forward to next week's post. Corey, you know that I wasn’t even aware of my limitations relative to my connective tissue until Crossfit. With my consistent training and the sessions with you, not only have I gotten stronger, many little limitations I had in day to day life disappeared. I’ve definitely got a better awareness of my body. I also know that relying on just my own stretching doesn’t do enough to make a difference. Your manual adjustments have given me the range to take ever WOD to a new level. I’m looking forward to next week’s post.

]]> By: Tara http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-3709 Tara Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:24:42 +0000 http://www.crossfitasheville.com/?p=2465#comment-3709 I'm dying over here, post part II already!! Haha, its funny that after I got done with my beloved foam roller I should hop on the internet and see this post. I’m dying over here, post part II already!! Haha, its funny that after I got done with my beloved foam roller I should hop on the internet and see this post.

]]> By: Corey http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-3707 Corey Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:46:11 +0000 http://www.crossfitasheville.com/?p=2465#comment-3707 Great question, Amy. Flexibility is only necessary to the degree that you can get into a position safely. Beyond that, you do not need it. I have less requirements for flexibility for my SilverFit Senior Fitness class than I do for my 8 year old gymnast patient. Their flexibility requirements are different, but the same limitations to flexibility exist, merely at different ranges. As you'll see in later postings, my suggestion would be to train harder. Your flexibility will start to reduce as you tax your musculature in an attempt to get stronger. Everyone will find themselves stiffer after a tough workout. Because you are already so flexibible, you have buffer to train harder and stiffen your muscles more. Increasing your capacity is a balance between having mobility to get into a position and then being strong as hell in that position. Great question, Amy. Flexibility is only necessary to the degree that you can get into a position safely. Beyond that, you do not need it. I have less requirements for flexibility for my SilverFit Senior Fitness class than I do for my 8 year old gymnast patient. Their flexibility requirements are different, but the same limitations to flexibility exist, merely at different ranges.

As you’ll see in later postings, my suggestion would be to train harder. Your flexibility will start to reduce as you tax your musculature in an attempt to get stronger. Everyone will find themselves stiffer after a tough workout. Because you are already so flexibible, you have buffer to train harder and stiffen your muscles more. Increasing your capacity is a balance between having mobility to get into a position and then being strong as hell in that position.

]]> By: amy H. http://www.crossfitasheville.com/2010/06/27/to-stretch-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-3706 amy H. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:44:40 +0000 http://www.crossfitasheville.com/?p=2465#comment-3706 i am a very flexible person. when i do the stretches in class, i generally do not feel much. any suggestions? i am a very flexible person. when i do the stretches in class, i generally do not feel much. any suggestions?

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