Hi guys!
A quick word about our post-Spinning class stretch routine:
Because the room is so crowded, we’re not able to get down on the floor during our quickie post-class stretch session and target all the muscles as we should. For this reason I always encourage a bit more stretching after class.
One muscle group that’s often ignored is the hip flexors, which can be chronically tight in cyclists and especially desk jockeys (sitting keeps the hip flexors in a shortened position all day long). Tight hip flexors can cause a host of problems, including lower back pain and disc issues.
Check out the stretch below, and try incorporating it into your regular routine! I recommend holding it longer than the 15-30 seconds mentioned here. Try a minute each side, especially if you’re just starting to incorporate this stretch and your hip flexors feel tight. As always with stretching, don’t push to the point of pain (no more than a 4 on a discomfort scale of 1-10).
