"New range is weak range." For those that are experiencing any tightness, read this article by Roger Harrell. Making improvements to flexibility is a long term progress and requires consistency. Take an extra 15 minutes in the morning and at the end of your workout to spare yourself some of that tightness that you would normally feel over the next couple of days.
Stretching and Flexibility by Roger Harrell
This article was originally published in the CrossFit Journal Issue 41 - January 2006.
The toll our body takes everyday can lead to many different imbalances. Sitting at work, driving for extended periods of time, and even sleeping positions can lead to poor posture. Peter Chamis goes in depth about posture and misalignment as well as tips for achieving ideal posture. Being cognoscente of your body's position will ultimately lead to improved alignment!
This
article was written by Peter Chamis, owner of Coal Creek CrossFit in
Colorado. It was originally featured in the December 2010 issue of the
CrossFit Journal.
Postural Alignment for the CrossFit Athlete
