Crossfit is a high intense interval training program that
encompasses various exercises that typically include a combination of gymnastics,
Olympic weight lifting and power lifting.
The emphasis is to achieve increased work capacity across broad time and
modal domains. Physical and athletic
prowess is best achieved when targeting the ten general physical skills as
outlined by crossfit:
1.
Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance
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2.
Stamina
3.
Strength
4.
Power
5.
Speed
6.
Coordination
7.
Agility
8.
Balance
9.
Accuracy
10.
Flexibility/mobility
All of the above mentioned physical skills are limited or
enhanced by flexibility/mobility. In
order to have great performance or prevent an injury, high demands are placed
on optimal range of motion through all planes of movement. For example, if an individual were to perform
a basic movement such as a deadlift and lacked hamstring flexibility it is
likely that difficulty would be experienced or even injury could occur. During this movement tight hamstrings would
decrease the ability of the athlete to translate their hips back in the start
position thus likely causing a poor lift or compensating for that stiffness and
injuring the lower back.
Total Health of Naples offers specific chiropractic care to
help restore lost range of motion and optimize athletic performance that the crossfit
community demands. Our Naples, FL
chiropractor also implements functional rehab prescribed exercises to assist
with the restoration of optimal movement patterns as it relates to
crossfit. Whether your condition is an
acute injury or a joint restriction, the chiropractor at Total Health of Naples
is prepared for all clinical presentations.
Dr. Michael J. Paralovos is a
Crossfit Level 1 trainer and a Crossfit Mobility trainer that works with many
of the local crossfit athletes and boxes, helping to unlock those stiff joints,
tight muscles and repair those injured areas.
If you or someone you know participates in Crossfit type workouts and
feel as though your body doesn’t respond to new movements or you feel like you
keep hurting yourself it is time to be evaluated. Call Total Health of Naples at 239-260-1426
or visit our website www.totalhealthnaples.com
to schedule your consultation today.
Total Health of Naples is the leader in helping crossfit
athletes overcome injuries and prevent new injuries from occurring. We are located in the Greentree Professional
Center at
10661 Airport-Pulling Road, suite 11
Naples, FL 34109
239-260-1426