Purpose: Maintain useful range of motion under load. Not yoga-flexibility — targeted mobility for the 4 joints that bottleneck triathlon performance.
Frequency: Daily, ideally morning OR post-workout (warm muscles preferred). Total time: 10-12 min for the first 2 weeks; 7-8 min once you flow through it. Equipment: Foam roller (optional but recommended), mat, wall. Cues: Slow. No bouncing. Breathe through holds — exhale into the stretch. If a stretch hurts (sharp pain, not discomfort), back off.