If you recall Lavelle's previous off season in which he gained an impressive fourteen pounds prior to his draft. You'd be forgiven for thinking he did something of the same this year. A new diet? A heavier workload? Specializing in footwork drills perhaps? All wrong.
Lavelle spent most of his off season outside of training participating in yoga classes. Lavelle claims that his new found love of yoga has "physical, mental and spiritual benefits".
Lavelle says " Along with the obvious physical abilities it unlocks such as increased flexibility, mobility and endurance, it also helps me in a different way. The yoga has benefited me in ways such as helping me wind down after a long day, release stress as well as improve my ability to concentrate both on and off the field."
Lavelle finished by saying " I've never been one to acknowledge never mind believe in any of this spiritual stuff but after what I describe as my sophomore slump, there's never been a better time to try something new "
Time will tell if Lavelle's new found hobby will help or hinder during the season ahead. Lavelle will hope that the time spent on yoga instead of running a rigorous off season training camp like most players will be the difference in the upcoming season.
Lavelle spent most of his off season outside of training participating in yoga classes. Lavelle claims that his new found love of yoga has "physical, mental and spiritual benefits".
Lavelle says " Along with the obvious physical abilities it unlocks such as increased flexibility, mobility and endurance, it also helps me in a different way. The yoga has benefited me in ways such as helping me wind down after a long day, release stress as well as improve my ability to concentrate both on and off the field."
Lavelle finished by saying " I've never been one to acknowledge never mind believe in any of this spiritual stuff but after what I describe as my sophomore slump, there's never been a better time to try something new "
Time will tell if Lavelle's new found hobby will help or hinder during the season ahead. Lavelle will hope that the time spent on yoga instead of running a rigorous off season training camp like most players will be the difference in the upcoming season.
