11 January, 2024
While stretching might not be the most glamorous aspect of training, it plays a crucial role in enhancing performance and maintaining flexibility in my muscles and joints. Olympian & Commonwealth Gold Medallist Eilish McColgan Reveals Her Top Ten Daily Stretching Exercises & Tips to Reduce Injury
I am aware that unfortunately injuries happen (is it just me or do they happen at the worst possible times!) and following several injuries throughout my career to date, I am committed to taking every precautionary measure to avert potential injuries or setbacks.
Here I share ten of my favourite stretching and mobility exercises that I have been using since I was 15! I do these exercises whenever I can, whether that is before, during or after training. I don’t stick to a regimented routine! As long as I do them on a daily basis, the timing is not an important factor for me. You may find that you already have some stretches which you use to compliment my list… I just know that these work for me.
These exercises are relevant to any sport, aiding in enhancing your mobility to proactively mitigate the risk of injuries.
Remember to breathe and repeat each stretch, adjusting to your abilities. As ever, always listen to your body and work within your own abilities. Post-training, I rely on Joint Complex by Revive Active for added muscle flexibility and bone strength, which contains vital active ingredients including Marine Collagen, Glucosamine, MSM and Hyaluronic Acid. Their Joint Complex pro-sport version is Informed Sports Certified and therefore suitable for me to take.
Eilish McColgan is a Joint Complex Brand Ambassador for Revive Active.
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