Purpose: The downward dog pose stretches the whole back of the body while requiring full body strength. It is especially helpful for stretching the ankles and calves and elongating the spine. Resting on the forearms and dropping the heels to the ground increases the intensity of the stretch in the calves. Skaters tend to have extremely tight calf muscles and should stretch them out after every skating session.
Focus: Calf stretch, hamstring stretch, whole body strength, ankle stretch, spinal elongation, recovery,.
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Foundation-Elite: Plow pose stretch
Purpose: Plow pose is a classic yoga pose that stretches your spine, your back, and your neck and shoulders. It is an inversion, which means that your heart is above your head. This can help boost circulation and improve blood pressure.
Focus: Recovery, spinal flexibility, neck pain, back pain, ... -
Foundation-Elite: Happy baby tension ...
Purpose: The happy baby yoga pose is a good stress relieving pose. It helps release physical tension in the body while stretching the hips, hamstrings, and lower back.
Focus: Stress relief, recovery, cool-down, hamstring stretch, low back tension relief, hip stretch.
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Foundation-Elite: Using vibrating foa...
Purpose: Learn how to use a vibrating foam roller to aid your muscle recovery and help prevent injury.
Focus: Muscle recovery, tight muscle, injury prevention, calf foam rolling, hamstring foam rolling, glute foam rolling, quad foam rolling
