QUARANTINE SQUASH - THURSDAY FITNESS 2

Can you believe this weather? I complained last Thursday about the snow, and guess what? It’s still just as cold now!!! I suppose the warmer weather is social distancing as well… at least in Michigan. Luckily, what we have for you today can be done in the luxury of your own warm home. Just find yourself a piece of floor…

This week, we look into another extremely important element of squash fitness, one that is commonly underestimated and definitely under-trained: The Core.

Squash is not just about running like a lunatic, getting your heart beat to deliriously high levels, smashing a ball like you want to send it into next month, but it also includes the less obvious fitness requirements such as flexibility, balance and… core strength.

Hitting a consistently accurate ball - especially under commonly sadistic conditions - maintaining one’s stability is key.  Being able to stretch and lunge out, you must be able to keep the shoulders and head steady in order to hit a reliable ball. (especially that dreaded drop shot!) That is where core strength comes to the fore. 

Stu takes us through a slick core workout below. Regular core exercises are very important not just to improve your squash game, but also for preventing injuries. Take it from me (and I know many of you can relate) - there is nothing worse than a back injury.  A strong core can minimize the threat.