#STA84 ’CrossFit Pt3: Flexibility & Mobility’ with special guest Sonia Fierro

In Part 3 of this month's Focus on #CrossFit, recorded as always LIVE on the Sports Therapy Association Facebook Page & YouTube channel, we focus on #Flexibility & #Mobility Training.

Joining us, we welcome back Sports Therapist & Osteopath Sonia Fierro, who was also our guest in Part 2 of our CrossFit Focus, along with with Chiropractor Robert Crowley.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The difference between flexibility, mobility and stretching
• How do flexibility & mobility requirements in CrossFit compare to other activities?
• Different types of flexibility training: Active, Passive, Static, Dynamic.
• How much of a requirement is flexibility & mobility for CrossFit?
• The squat: potential mobility issues in ankles and hips. 
• How easy is it improve your Flexibility & Mobility?
• Using flexibility training to reduce flexibility & improve control, e.g. hypermobile athletes  
• How useful are online CrossFit apps?
• The advantages of the Stick Mobility training System 

About Our Guests:

Sonia Fierro is a qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist. She has worked as part of the medical team of various elite sports - from GB Fencing, to GB Diving and Swimming and was part of the CrossFit Europe/Meridian Athlete Services team. Sonia is a nationally ranked Powerlifting athlete and holds the Italian Deadlift Record for the U57 category.

Social Media Links:

• Sonia Fierro on Instagram: @sonia.recoverstronger
• Website: recoverstronger.co 
• Receive Course Updates from Sonia Fierro

A huge thanks to Sonia for giving up her time to once again join us!

NEXT WEEK!
We are thrilled to announce that in the final instalment of our Focus on CrossFit next week on Tuesday, January 25th at 8pm (UK time), our special guest will be none other than Michaela Breeze MBE!

Michaela Breeze is the most decorated British female weightlifter ever, representing Great Britain at two separate Olympics, 6 commonwealth medals over 4 games and a wealth of other international appearances! Recovering from a broken back, she continued to fight through injury to set 2 British records, culminating in an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the sport of Weightlifting. Michaela is also a commentator for the Olympic Broadcasting Services (BBC, CBC and NBC) for Olympic Weightlifting. 

Join us LIVE next Tuesday via either our YouTube channel or Facebook Page.

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