> Q: What
do you feel are the areas that perhaps the general population who may
partake in athletics recreationally could address most easily and get
some instant benefits in their training?
>
A: The average person who takes part in athletics recreationally will
be in school, university/college, or full time work. It is therefore
safe to say that these recreational athletes will be spending many
hours sitting at a desk and/or computer. This usually results in: tight
hip flexors, weak glutes and poor mobility in the thoracic spine (upper
back). Addressing these areas will definitely improve performance. They
may not achieve instant benefits though, since these imbalances have
taken time to develop and so will take time to correct.
In
terms of achieving instant benefits I would look at optimisin...