With the season in full swing, blogging has been a little difficult and the free time I do get I like to relax with my family. Sometimes it feels great to just do absolutely nothing, especially after a physical game. One thing I have noticed this season is I have become a lot more fluid. I feel quicker and lighter. This past off season I honed in on stretching and nutrition. I met with a nutritionist and we discussed my diet and making a few changes. I also met with a trainer that really got me in to stretching.
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| A part of my routine every morning! |
I never really put too much of an effort in to stretching because it didn't really seem that important to me. This summer I was introduced to fascia stretching. I went from stiffly squatting (with my own weight) to smoothly squatting and almost touching the floor with ease. I could not believe how flexible I was and how good I felt. After a few sessions of Fascia Stretching, I came up with my own routine.
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| Body squat- try to get as low to the ground as possible without losing balance! |
I really think stretching has made a difference in my game this season. I try to make it a habit to stretch every morning and at night. I feel more explosive and I am able to bend and contort my body while I am in the lane. This allows me to absorb the foul as well as make the shot.
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| Finishing through contact (Photo found on VL Pesaro Facebook) |
Stretching has not only benefited my game, but it also helps with my MS. The stretching elongates my muscles which helps reduce muscle spasms (a common symptom of MS). I like to do range of motion stretches that help with the flexibility in my hips as well as stretching my quads, hamstrings, and back.
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| Like father, like son. CJ likes to help me stretch. |
This is a critical part of the season for my team and I want to control everything that I can. Stretching has helped me after very physical games and my recovery time has been cut shorter because of stretching.
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| Forza Vuelle!! (Photo found on VL Pesaro Facebook) |
