American Gymnastics Sensation Yul Moldauer Shares Recovery Secrets Ahead of Second Olympics Stint

Yul Moldauer broke headlines once again following his all-around cup triumph at the 2023 Winter Cup held in Louisville, Kentucky. The 27-year-old icon also follows a stringent regimen of training, recovery and rest all intertwined in tandem, just like any other athlete at the top of their game. The 2020 Tokyo Olympian is now all girded up to set the stage on fire on French turf, where he will be competing in his second consecutive Olympics.

However, all those agile routines on the mat can sometimes bother the athletes as injuries and fatigue come with the territory, but the South Korean-born prodigy has an elixir simmering. Ahead of his participation in the Paris extravaganza, Yul Moldauer has shared some inside secrets with the gymnastics world about how he keeps himself fit and how he recovers himself. What makes him tick?

 Yul Moldauer is a phoenix in his own right

On Monday, the American legend hosted himself on his YouTube channel, where he delved into some insightful tips on how he manages himself in a better way as a gymnast. When questioned about his methods for maintaining health and youthfulness and recovering as a 27-year-old athlete, Yul Moldauer replies, “I’m 27, but I definitely don’t feel that. For recovery, I go to my massage therapist once a week. I do red light therapy, electric shock therapy, NormaTec, rolling out, stretching, certain rubber band exercises.” 

He also added that the red light therapy and the massage therapy are the ones that he particularly prefers. The 2017 World Championships bronze medalist came with all the praise for his massage therapist, who used to work for the Baltimore Ravens, and shared how professionally she works with high-profile athletes. Furthermore, Yul also had some additional pointers about how one can manage rehabilitation in a better way while following the aforementioned recommendations.

The genius unfurled some more elixirs up his sleeve

While the Arvada native was emphasizing the importance of the above tips, he also added that the athletes have to accept the bitter truth that the sport comes with certain “pains and soreness.” “I think you have to understand that every gymnast is gonna go through wrist, back, ankle, knee injuries, and it’s really up to you to see how much you can push yourself,” is what he said to keep up with the body’s limits more efficiently.

That being said, the athlete emphasizes the significance of comprehending these limitations and adjusting the approach accordingly, which can be beneficial. He said that the variety of things that he does and the mindset that he has are what keep him going as part of the recovery process. Having said that, Yul Moldauer is now ready to roar in July, with the anticipation building around the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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