A couple of years ago, I got on an intense, 12-week training plan to prep for the Tactical Strength Challenge.

With focus and dedication, I was able to make some serious gains!

I snatched the 53# kettlebell 120 times in 5 minutes, as well as hitting a 485 lb deadlift.

But, there was also an unexpected, negative side effect:

My flexibility got WORSE.

I was so focused on the hard training, and I wasn’t stretching and doing recovery / mobility work like I should have been. As a result, I ended strong, and in great cardio condition, but also stiff and achey and overall.

To be honest, I probably felt a little LESS athletic… which was NOT the goal!

If you run, lift weights, or do other types of hard traininig, and don’t stretch enough, this is a common thing that can happen.

Indeed, highly intense activites (short sprints, low rep weight lifting) slighly damages connective tissue with each bout, which can in turn significantly decrease overall flexibility in just a few months if you don’t do enough stretching.

So what you need to do, is have a flexibility / mobility routine you’re working on, in addition to whatever other on-going training you are doing… something like this:

-> 28-day Flexibility Challenge

Just remember – when you are training hard, it is important to also take some time to work on your flexibility and mobility, so that you don’t end up stiff and less athletic.

If you’re looking to improve your mobility and achieve your fitness goals faster, check out the 28-day Flexibility Challenge at the link below:

-> 28-day Flexibility Challenge

-Forest Vance, Master of Science – Human Movement, Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, Kettlebell Expert, Over 40 Training Specialist