{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Cottage Sports: Tips to Reduce Injury for Everything from Pickleball to Paddleboarding","description":"Cottage season is here. For many of us, that means trading the congested city for a cabin in the woods \u2014 and outdoor activities like paddleboarding, pickleball, wakeboarding, kayaking, golf or tennis. And whether you\u2019re an expert or just getting started, preventing injury can be crucial to a successful summer vacation. That\u2019s where functional movement training comes in. Join Medcan Interim Fitness Manager Simon Lim and Fitness Team Lead Stephanie Tzemis as they discuss the most common cottage sports, then walk you through specific functional movements designed to reduce injury, and promote mobility, stability and flexibility.  Find both video and audio versions of the podcast at the episode webpage: https:\/\/medcan.com\/podcast\/cottage-sports-injury-prevention\/ LINKS Looking for more tips on how to reduce injury and promote strength? Consult with a Medcan fitness trainer today. The internet is full of sport-specific workouts. Here are some of them: Pickleball workout  Paddleboarding workout Tennis workout Improve your strength for golf Wakeboarding\/wakesurfing workout   KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Beginning 00:12 Preparing for a summer full of fun 01:47 What are functional movements and how can they prevent injury?  02:43 The four pillars of healthy joints: flexibility, mobility, stability, and strength  04:37 Cottage sports can be dangerous because we\u2019re not used to doing these movements every day.  06:29 Are people more likely to get injured from cottage activities? 07:55 Functional movements: The basics 09:18 Poor posture can actually increase injury severity 11:50 When is the most optimal time to do some functional movements, and how often should I do them? 13:38 Who could benefit the most from functional movements?  15:53 Pickleball & Tennis: The best functional movements to prevent injury 17:41 Golf: The best functional movements to prevent injury 19:05 Paddleboarding: The best functional movements to prevent injury 21:24 Swimming: The best functional movements to prevent injury 22:02 Kayaking: The best functional movements to prevent injury 22:48 Do I need to do functional movements if I\u2019m just going for a leisurely swim? 24:18 Is there a full-body warmup we can do that targets every muscle group?  25:00 Three most important takeaways from this episode about functional movement.   ","author_name":"Eat Move Think","author_url":"https:\/\/www.medcan.com\/podcast","html":"