#3) STABILITY, MOBILITY, & INJURY PREVENTION
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein
Neuromotor Control, Stabilization & Mobility
Neuromotor, core stabilization, and mobility training play crucial roles in both our overall health and our endurance performance. These training components are important for enhancing our physical capabilities and reducing the risk of injuries.
See video on Stability and Mobility below:
Neuromotor Training
Neuromotor training focuses on improving our coordination, balance, agility, and proprioception. By enhancing these skills, we can move more efficiently, with greater control and precision. This not only benefits our daily activities but also enhances our performance in endurance sports by optimizing movement patterns and reducing the risk of falls or missteps.
Core Stabilization
Core stabilization training targets the muscles in our torso, including the abdominals, back muscles, and pelvis. A strong and stable core provides a solid foundation for movement, improving posture, reducing the risk of injuries, and increasing power transfer between the upper and lower body. It is particularly important in endurance activities where maintaining an efficient posture and transferring energy effectively can enhance performance and delay fatigue.
Mobility Training
Mobility training focuses on maintaining or improving the range of motion in our joints and muscles. It helps prevent stiffness, muscular imbalances, and joint restrictions that can hinder our movement and increase the risk of injuries. By improving flexibility and mobility, we can move more freely, with a reduced risk of strains or sprains. This is especially important for endurance performance, as it allows for optimal movement mechanics and helps to conserve energy throughout long-duration activities.
In summary, incorporating neuromotor, core stabilization, and mobility training into our fitness routine is vital for both our overall health and our endurance performance. These training components enhance our coordination, stability, posture, movement efficiency, and injury prevention. By focusing on these areas, we can improve our endurance capabilities, reduce the risk of injuries, and perform at our best.
For examples of core & neuromotor exercises see the following Lab Notes…
Check out the following Lab Notes to find examples of stretches and mobility work…
Injury Prevention and Prehab Exercises
Listed below are mobility and stability-oriented PREHAB protocols designed for addressing common injury-prone areas. It's important to note that these exercises are not intended to replace rehabilitation or treatment provided by trained therapists or medical professionals. Instead, they serve as exercises to enhance the resilience of areas that might be prone to issues.
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