Always Foam Roll First

This weeks training brought about lots of soreness and adhesions. Not only can these knots in the fascia be very sore they can also affect proper kinetic alignment,flexibiltiy and joint range of motion. In order to get the most out of your kettlebell training you must restore that lost physical function. The best way to start is with foam rolling(self myfascial release).

Starting on the calf muscle and working your way up to hamstring,glute,ITB,quad,and the hip flexor these are some of the key areas I find daily that need the most work. However any part of the body that is knotted up can be done even the arch of the foot(use a golfball) can be rolled out, and for those of you with tight hamstring issues watch what rolling the arch of your foot out can do for you. Remember if your training hard with the kettlebell you need to prepare the body for exercise. If the body is not prepared and you continue to train not only would you not be gettting the most out of your workouts, you also could be setting your self up for an injury later down the line. So with proper warm up,SMR,flexibility,and joint ROM you kettlebell training will be a rewarding experience. Any questions on SMR techniques please feel free to contanct me.