Gravity Fx Fitness

A great way to assist your warm up and help prevent injuries is through use of the Stick and a tennis ball.  The tennis ball is great for loosening up the fascia (connective tissue) in the arch of your foot.

Your fascia provides support for your muscles and is spread all throughout your body in different layers and in diagonal patterns, as well as vertical and horizontal.

Tight (restricted) fascia in your feet can cause problems further up the body, so a simple way to work them is with a little self massage.  You can do this seated or standing by rolling the ball underneath your foot for 30 seconds to two minutes, using an amount of pressure that works for you.  You can progress to a golf ball if needed, as long as you didn’t just injure your foot.

This is also good to do before you exercise or prior to stretching.  Same thing applies to massage with the Stick. If you have special issues or health concerns check with your doctor or therapist first.

Brian Morgan

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The Power Plate whole body vibration platform is a great tool for warmup and flexibility. With reflex muscle contractions of around 25-35 times per second, you stimulate the muscles and increase circulation at the same time.

Here is a great way to prepare the hamstrings for a workout or training session.  Some self massage on the Power Plate or with the Stick or foam roller first, is a good idea.

I borrowed this clip from Nick Winkelman at the Athlete’s Performance center.

Get moving!

Brian Morgan

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