In this week’s edition of the Newcastle Advertiser, Konrad ‘Twinkle Toes’ Erasmus describes his journey from MMA green belt to full-on recovery, following an ‘ironic’ injury he sustained in late 2018.
He has also provided five tips athletes can follow, to stay fighting fit during the lockdown:
- Learn by watching – visualisation is half of the training for skills: “If you can see yourself doing it, chances are you can do it.”
- Use the time in lockdown for muscle maintenance – Konrad recommends exercises such as myofascial release and stretching.
- Use what you have – furniture and structures make a great gym if you know how to use them.
- Be careful of over-snacking – Konrad says it is easy during the pandemic to eat snacks out of boredom of because they are available: “Rather have some water. Sometimes thirst is presented by the body as cravings.”
- Ensure you get enough sunlight – Konrad explains sunshine is important for the creation of Vitamin D, which strengthens the immune system and also aids the body in absorbing calcium.
Remember to pick up your copy of this week’s Newcastle Advertiser to learn more about ‘Twinkle Toes’.
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