15 Minute Beginner Stretch Flexibility Routine! (FOLLOW ALONG)
Tom Merrick2 skaters recommend it · 2 mentions, 2020 to 2021
21.5M views · 8 years ago · Other · Beginner
Follow-along 15 minute beginner flexibility routine from Tom Merrick of Bodyweight Warrior. Not skate-specific. Full-body stretches with no equipment.
Why skaters like it
Skaters link it to adults and returning skaters as an easy way to stay loose, look after their body and avoid injury.
“… I do this yoga routine and it makes a world of difference. …”
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What skaters said on Reddit
Hey welcome back! 32 here and just started again about 1 year ago. It's addicting! Take it slow and stay within your skill zone. Make sure to to focus on nutrition and stretching. I do this yoga routine and it makes a world of difference. [VIDEO]
I don't have time to link you to all of them but a quick google search will show you how to do them if you don't already. Pre skate you don't want to do tons of deep stretching, moreso just target the stuff that's stiff, some light stretching, and some mobilizing movements. - Standing quad stretch - 20 - 30 secs per leg - Wall calve stretch or ledge calve stretch - 20-30 secs per leg - This motion for hamstrings [VIDEO]. Don't do the one where you bend and touch your toes, doing it with your core tight and hinging at the hips works better. - Side angle pose to open up the lats and side of your body That will mostly do it for stretching. You don't want to overdue it or go too deep pre skating, just light amounts to get moving. You can add in more motions if you like, just don't hold them for excessively long times or really wrench on them. You can go a bit deeper and longer on areas that are already sore and tight though. You'll likely find the quads and calves might need more focus, some people have tight hamstring too. Pre skating doing some mobility/mobilization work is probably more important. Stuff that gets the joints moving. It minimizes chances of injury and aggravation afte…