8 Key Stretches To Improve Your Flexibility | Stretching Tips For Triathletes |
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All triathletes can improve their flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. GTN's Olympian, Heather Fell, explains 8 key stretches for triathletes that can be completed anywhere!
Subscribe to GTN: http://gtn.io/SubscribetoGTN Check out the GTN Shop: http://gtn.io/1d To improve your movement and enjoy feeling free and unrestricted when training, your body will need some extra care. To improve your flexibility and range of movement you will need to do some stretching. These stretches will improve you flexibility and this should therefore lower the risk of injury! There are a few key things to remember if you are new to stretching. These include: - Start by stretching gently. - Relax into each stretch. - Stay in a warm environment to ensure your muscles are more relaxed. - Hold each stretch for about 30 seconds. Watch the video for more details on how to complete the following exercises effectively and safely: - Pectoral Stretch - Lats and Triceps Stretch - Thoracic Extension - Glute Stretch - Hip Flexor Stretch - Quadriceps Stretch - Hamstring Stretch - Calf Stretch If you have any questions then ask them in the comments below 👇 If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link 👍 http://gtn.io/1c Music: BY MY SIDE - MARC ADAMO, TICO ZAMORA; THESE DAYS MARC ADAMO, TICO ZAMORA; Watch more on GTN... 📹 9 Essential Triathlon Skills To Master - http://gtn.io/9TriSkills 📹 Indoor vs Outdoor Running - http://gtn.io/INvsOUT The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) is the best triathlon YouTube channel, with videos for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned Ironman racers to first timers – and everyone in between. With the help of our pro and Olympic medal winning team, we’re here to inform, entertain and inspire you to become a better triathlete; including videos on: How to swim, bike, and run faster with expert knowledge Beat your PB with record-breaking expertise Get the best from your bike and gear with pro know-how In-depth, entertaining features from the heart of the sport Chat, opinion and interact with us across the channel and on social media every week Join us on YouTube’s best triathlon channel to get closer to the sport and to become a better, faster and fitter triathlete. Welcome to the Global Triathlon Network. Thanks to our sponsors: Cervelo bikes: http://gtn.io/cervelo Assos of Switzerland clothing: http://gtn.io/Assos KASK helmets: http://gtn.io/kask Park Tool: http://gtn.io/parktool Profile Design: http://gtn.io/profiledesign Zipp wheels: http://gtn.io/zipp Quarq powermeters: http://gtn.io/quarq Polar: http://gtn.io/polar Vision wheels: http://gtn.io/vision Continental: http://gtn.io/continental Team Bath: http://gtn.io/TeamBath YouTube Channel - http://gtn.io/YouTube Facebook - http://gtn.io/Facebook Instagram - http://gtn.io/Instagram Twitter - http://gtn.io/Twitter Google+ - http://gtn.io/GooglePlus Strava Club - http://gtn.io/stravaclub |