1) Calf Stretch 1 min per side for 2-3 sets as needed:
2) Dorsi-flexor Strengthening with Dumbell / Band for 3 sets of 10 reps,
1 min between sets;
3) Foam Rolling Calves for 10-30 rolls until calves loosen out;
4) Calf Myofascial Release with Tennis / Softball for 10-30 reps per side,
Find your own tight spots and work to remove knots and adhesions;
5) Epsom Salt Bath: Hot epsom salt bath after training and before bed,
About half a €4 tub of epsom salts, to be found in most pharmacies.
Epsom salts are Magnesium Sulfate. Where salt (sodium) constricts blood vessels and raises blood pressure, magnesium has the opposite effect.
Epsom salts will relax the body and relieve sore muscles.
Remember, better recovery = better, harder training and better results on match day.
Thanks to a great physical therapist Michael O Leary in Clondrohid for introducing me to Tip 1,
Drive on with training hope you find this helpful.
Barry
