Alexander Dreymon Quotes

Stretching before and after every workout keeps muscles supple and helps elongate the lines of a ballerina's limbs.

Even if you don't have time for a big workout, stretching in the morning and night really changes your body.

I don't stretch enough. I know I should do it more, and I'd like to do yoga, but I just don't have time.

Stretching was a major part of my preparation.

Personally, I don't stretch, I don't get massages. Maybe massages would be useful, but I just don't have the time for it.

It's not good to stretch when you're cold. Get your heart rate up, and once you finish, take time to stretch and let your body calm down.

As a full-time athlete, you put your body through a lot. A foam roller works like a self-massage to roll out the knots in your quads, your hamstrings, and your back so that you feel looser and more prepared.

I love Pilates - I am a really big believer in it as a practise; I think it's fab.

I live for Pilates reformer class. I go at least three times a week. It's a great way to lengthen your muscles, stretch, and kind of relax your mind.

I carry a golf ball to put under my feet when they get tight, and a Thera-Band for general stretching.

I was religious with the way I stretched, the way I would do my soft-tissue work, whether it be massages or foam rollers. I was very good about getting in the hot tub and cold tub, and getting in the training room. I also love to do yoga, and I give yoga a lot of credit for my longevity in the NFL.

I can't even touch my toes!

I get massages almost daily. Sometimes I fall asleep during the massage, but it's very important to have deep-tissue massages because that type recovers muscles best.

The biggest issue is muscle pliability. That's what I think the biggest secret to me is. What is muscle pliability? Muscle pliability is keeping your muscles long and soft.

When you're training every day, recovery is so important. I find that foam rolling helps me to make sure I don't get tight anywhere so that I keep mobilised and keep on top of things.

I love yoga. There's a lot of stretching involved, which helps with my flexibility and injury prevention. Vinyasa is my favorite as a recovery tool and for me to continue having my legs feel good.

Stretching exercises promote flexibility, so you move fluidly.

Yoga is a great form of exercise that stretches and strengthens your muscles simultaneously.

My aim for my dancing and fitness is to achieve flexibility in those disciplines so I am spending time to make sure I stretch after each workout or dancing session I do to give me further strength and ability.

With yoga, it works every part of the body and increases range of motion. People think you get super flexible and you lose your power in sport. I'm getting back to normal because I'm so wound up and tight.

I've never been able to touch my toes. Seriously, never.

I play golf, and then I see working out in the evening as my way of taking care of any aches or pains that need fixing.

I rest a bit more when I keep. The only thing I have to look after is my back and using different muscle groups.

If you're feeling sluggish, do a back bend.

My workouts start with a really good stretching session.