Tips For Grappling After 30 ( I Feel Better At 31 Than 28 )
Tips For Grappling After 30 ( I Feel Better At 31 Than 28 )
Getting old and grappling after 30 years old is something I’ve discovered isn’t as bad as I was expecting. Eventually my body will break down as it ages. And hard rolling will be out of the question.
But for now, I’ve found several ways to lessen the frequency of injuries and stay healthy on the mat. Even though I’m now 30+ years old. I can honestly say I feel better than I did at 28.
In this video I discuss some of the issues I started having in my late 20s. Everyone tells you that as you get older you will just feel your body more. And this was the case for me.
In the video I share some of the simple things I started doing after I noticed my body felt worse and worse when I was around 28 years old.
The Secret To Grappling After 30
Making routine maintenance a part of my routine has been my secret to feeling better and healthier as I’m becoming older and grappling after 30.
Some of the benefits I’ve received by staying on top of my maintenance work is . . .
- In general I feel less stiff and take less time to warm up.
- By respecting my body’s needs. I perform better when I train hard.
- I’m injured less and on the mat more.
Some of the different things I do to relax and repair my body are. . .
- Stretching and deep breathing.
- A more relax, yin, style yoga.
- Myofascial release. Foam rolling, lacrosse ball work, etc.
- Corrective exercises.
- Believe it or not, walks. On my off days I like to go for a nice walk or hike.
- Laying in my hammock. You might be rolling your eyes. But a lot of us don’t give ourselves proper time to rest. Even when we rest we feel like we’re being lazy or aren’t making progress. I know that’s a problem for me. Giving myself the mental OK that it’s ok to rest goes a long way.
Start At Any Age
No matter what age you are. If you take the idea that you are a high performance machine and work on developing a routine for your maintenance. I promise, you’ll feel and perform better when you’re on the mats.
Here’s the Attack The Back post if you’re interested in hearing more about my take on grappling after 30 and beyond.
Click here to check out the full interview at Attack The Back.
Thanks!
-Chewy
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