Here is another series of movements that applies to athletes of any sport and/or outdoor adventurer. Heading out for a training day, race, or adventure requires you to function at your highest capacity. Use the moves in this video to get you ready for whatever you’re about to tackle.
“For this series, I recommend flowing through 1-2 sets of 10 repetitions of each movement. ”
To get the most of this, or any mobility series, you need to move with your breath. Each movement is started by an inhale or exhale. Here is my recommendation for your breath:
For this series, I recommend flowing through 1-2 sets of 10 repetitions of each movement. Feel free to do more if you are more tight/sore than normal. I use this specific series as the first part of every workout I do, but especially prior to an obstacle race. This series is particularly good for improving hip and hamstring mobility that is needed for many of the obstacles you will face in a race. Give it a try and let us know what you think.
Why you need it: it is a functional movement that every human needs to be able to pick up kids, their toys, your clothes, and tools off the floor.
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