Ask the Coach: Mobilize Like a Gangster

1. When on a lacrosse ball, roller, etc, make sure you are facing towards people so you can see them. Gangsters sit in the back corner of restaurants, so they can see everyone coming from all angles. Do the same. Don’t let someone fall on you while you’re on a lacrosse ball and he’s carrying kettlebells.

2. Don’t over “mobilize.” Some muscular tension is good. Focus on a simple warm-up of taking all your big joints in circles (wrists, shoulders, neck, hips at torso and femur, knees, and ankles). Don’t neglect your foot arches if things like jumping and double-unders are in play. Alternate marching on tennis balls for that.

3. When working with mobility tools, work broad (roller) to targeted (ball) and soft to hard. Compressible is preferable to solid, but be careful when crossing a joint. Nothing goes across the knees or elbows (smaller than a Volkswagen).

Looking for some more guidance with your mobility needs?  Just want someone to tell you exactly what to do, when, and how?  Well, you’re in luck.  We’ve got the solution for you: mobility class!  Our new weekly mobility sessions with Dr. Kate W. launches this Thursday, Oct 22, at 14th Street.  For more details, click over to yesterday’s blog announcement!