Mobility Basics

Mobility in SugarWOD

On Monday through to Friday every week we provide you with the very best in mobility and rehab. In the ‘CFI – Supplement’ track within your SugarWOD app you will find a daily mobility session provided by ‘The Ready State’ and the guru of CrossFit mobility, Dr Kelly Starrett. This is a fantastic resource that if used each day is the perfect balance to the WODs you complete at the Box.

For you to achieve what you want, either at the Box or in your life outside the Box, muscle or joint pain, stiffness or tight muscles can restrict us. If can make us miserable and feel depressed.

With using the ‘Mobility Supplement’ you can carry out all the basic mobility yourself under the direction of one of the best Physical Therapists there is. The result, better WOD results, less injuries and a happier life all round.

Getting Additional Support

Sometimes we need that little extra, a bit more than we can achieve ourselves.

If you have any injury or pain that is persistent, or if you’re currently struggling with a certain aspect of mobility / flexibility and it’s not improving then don’t wait till it stops you from training. Be pro-active and view Osteopathy and Sports Massage as maintenance, keeping your body in full running order to get the best out of your fitness program. Most importantly, a full report is created, and working together with Bridge to Health CrossFit Ickenham integrate your  rehab into your training.

We also run a Sports Rehabilitation Therapy Clinic onsite. Come and talk to us for more information about the group clinic or one-to-one appointments.

Your Own Mobility Toolkit

Across the internet and from everyone you speak to, you will get a lot of advice and suggestions for a whole range of different pieces of trendy equipment to help you keep mobile. Bottom line, keep it simple, you really do not need much!

Your basic kit should include the following. With this simple kit will will be able to address almost all the mobility described within the CFI – Mobility.

Foam Rollers: A nice solid option os the ‘Bulldog Gear Mobility Roller’. Another fantastic roller is the ‘Manta Foam Roller’ from Manta Health. This contoured roller will hit every part of the body and produce some great results.

Mobility Balls: Simply put, this is just a hard ball. If push comes to shove and you have one laying around a good old cricket ball is just as good. Bulldog Gear produce a good range of mobility balls in a range of sizes and shapes. RockTape package a nice set of two mobility balls, called ‘RockBalls’ These are sold as a pair, with one large, spikey ball and a smaller smooth ball. Included is an instruction book with release trigger point and mobility exercises.

Resistance Bands: There is a wide range of choice from thick to thin. The thicker the band the more resistance. When looking to buy, and to cover all bases, go for red and purple bands from Bulldog Gear or the green and black bands from RockTape. Both brands are very hight quality and should last a lifetime.

The Full Monty

Once you have really got to grips with things the next step is the Theragun. Theragun sell a number of massage products, from home through to professional use.

The Theragun is a deep muscle treatment tool. It will enhance muscle recovery, release stress and tension, and soothe discomfort. If you get a chance use one before you buy, they are good but dome with a price tag.