Yoga/Mobility Class

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We ask A LOT of our muscles and joints in the sport of CrossFit.  Anyone expecting to be a CrossFit athlete by solely doing the intense workouts without incorporating stretching or mobility as part of their training regimen, can also expect a poor rate of improvement as well as higher risk of injuries.  Rest and active recovery (mobility/yoga/low impact & low intensity training) is KEY!

Coach Jenny, 200 HR RYT Yoga Instructor, will lead you through a low key and beginner friendly yoga based class up on the Mobility Mezzanine at DeNovo CrossFit.  We focus on mobility, flexibility, balance and mind/body connection.  Classes include a wide variety of stretches and work on all body parts so as to support healthy joints, muscles and minds

Please check our schedule page for up to date Mobility/Yoga class times. 

Improving flexibility and mobility can make you sweat! We promise :) It is not often easy or 'fun' work and it definitely takes some time and commitment; it will not be perfect right away, and this is why many athletes tend to get discouraged and give up.  Keep practicing, keep working through the stiffness and take it one day at a time.  You are investing in yourself and your well-being every day you get your flexibility and mobility work done.  Too much of one thing, in this case high intensity workouts, without a balance of self care and recovery can be detrimental and cause setbacks. 

Flexibility:

the ability of a muscle (soft tissues in our bodies that aid in force and motion) to lengthen.

To improve flexibility issues...

• participate in yoga
• do post-workout stretches (lengthening the muscle and holding the stretch)
• incorporate active recovery days.  One of the worst thing we can do is do a workout and then do nothing the next day! 

We frequently require the stress and use of our muscles throughout our activities of daily living and in CrossFit.  When we workout, particularly with strength training, tiny tears/trauma occur to our muscles (this is how our muscles grow stronger and are able to adapt and prepare for what life throws at us.)  To aid in recovery and decrease soreness, stretching and improving our flexibility is vital!

Mobility: 

the ability of a joint (connection between our bones) to voluntarily move through full range of motion (ROM) 

To improve our mobility issues...

it is highly recommended to MOVE! And to move well/intentionally through full ROM.  Examples include:

• Releasing our restricted or trapped muscles (think knots) with self-myofascial release techniques (lacrosse ball, foam roller and massage work). 
• Working to improve our posture and core stability while moving through full ROM is an excellent way to improve our mobility. (intentional slow squats to full ROM, banded shoulder therapy, seated hip/knee rocks). 
• Lastly, flexibility exercises can aid in better mobility...so stretch!