07/07/2026
Last weekend, I had the privilege of watching more than 2,000 men and women of all ages take on the incredible challenge of completing an Ironman.
Among them was this guy right here, Cody.
The preparation leading up to an event like this is just as important as race day. Keeping the body strong, mobile and flexible plays a key role in both performance and injury prevention.
Watching Cody include Revolved Extended Side Angle (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) as part of his warm-up before heading into the lake for his 1.9 km swim was a great reminder that yoga is for everyone.
This posture opens the hips, lengthens the side body, improves thoracic rotation, and engages the core which all contribute to a more efficient freestyle stroke and smoother, more comfortable breathing in the water.
Whether your goal is peak performance or simply moving well for years to come, yoga is a powerful practice for building strength, mobility and longevity.
Congratulations to Cody and to all of the Ironman athletes on an incredible achievement!
