I've never had the flexibility in my shoulders that I would like, even when I was young. I'd really like to increase my flexibility, so I could really do some better streamlining. Do any of you have exercises or stretches that you do to help with this problem?
I've never had the flexibility in my shoulders that I would like, even when I was young. I'd really like to increase my flexibility, so I could really do some better streamlining. Do any of you have exercises or stretches that you do to help with this problem?
Yes, definitely! I can't attach the PDF, because it's too large, but there is a great article on stretching in the January/February issue of Swimmer Magazine. Go to the USMS home page and click on Swimmer Magazine. Then, search the "Back Issues" for that issue. A PDF of the article is available for you to save to your computer. Those stretches have helped me tremendously and I have had previous major shoulder surgery.
Here's the direct link:
www.usmsswimmer.com/.../swimmer_stretching.pdf
Thanks, Lindsay! I should have taken the time and done that myself! I did try to attach my pdf, but it was too large. I gave up after that... :blush:
hi Moody!
I attended a free shoulder workshop at North Beach Pool in St. Pete following a swim meet. Type this link in your browser (in case I can't get it to work) and you will find some good shoulder stretches as well as some great core strength and hip stuff. www.tricoretherapy.com
The speaker, Dr. Matt Fontaine was a great resource of ideas for swimmer's (tri's too) who want to stay healthy and get stronger!
Sorry..............under patient resources click "handouts" and you will find shoulder/neck information, some good foam roller info, and go to the bottom of the home page for a good article on gluteal activation (commonly overlooked but totally core strength). :agree:
I found a great way to improve my overall flexibility, esp my hips and hamstrings, is yoga. Now I tend to be turned off by that kind of stuff, and to each their own, but I found a class that was not so "spiritual" and more about the movements and exercise. i still chuckle a bit when we do "ohms", but I can now put my palms on the floor without bending my knees.
Yes, definitely! I can't attach the PDF, because it's too large, but there is a great article on stretching in the January/February issue of Swimmer Magazine. Go to the USMS home page and click on Swimmer Magazine. Then, search the "Back Issues" for that issue. A PDF of the article is available for you to save to your computer. Those stretches have helped me tremendously and I have had previous major shoulder surgery.
Here's the direct link:
www.usmsswimmer.com/.../swimmer_stretching.pdf
