Stretching is a vital component to an exercise program and it is a component of fitness. Research reports that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries than occasional stretching and a review of 7 out of 9 studies indicates that regular stretching improves sports performance. My motto has always been and continues to be  […]

In passive stretching, a partner assists in moving joints throught their ranges of motion. This technique achieves a greater ROM passively than can be achieved statically. However, a greater risk of injury occurs because there is no control to the movement. Passive stretching is a valuable technique but should only be […]

Ballistic Stretching involves dynamic muscle action where the muscles stretch suddenly in a bouncing movements. An example of this is a ballistic stretch for the hamstrings might involve keeping the legs straight and touching the toes repeatedly in rapid succession. The problem with this stretching technique is that rapid stretches evoke […]

Static stretching involves slow, controlled stretching with held positions. The stretch is held for 10-20 seconds while breathing normally. It is designed to increase flexibility and focus on tight muscles. Static stretching will produce better results during cool down phases and can also help you to your weight loss […]

Dynamic stretching involves repeated, fluid, gentle, dynamic, range movements that create mild tension, but should not be painful or exhaustive. Used during warm up and cool down periods. The dynamic stretch can be specific, sports related (swinging a bat, golf club), or a low level activity like walking […]

Flexibility is the capacity to move the muscles and joints throughout their normal range of motion. Increasing flexibility is done by gently stretching the muscles and tissues around the joints. Flexibility can help prevent injury by increasing muscle temperature thereby protecting it from tearing of muscle tissue […]

Water exercise is fastly becoming one of the favorite mediums for workouts, rehabilitation and just having fun. Part I reported on a few of the ways that deep water and its no impact exercise is being used. Part II continues with additional reports. […]

By: Ross Harrison

It is common knowledge that stretching is important for maintaining and improving flexibility and proper flexibility helps keep muscles functioning and feeling well for weight loss. Unfortunately, while most people know flexibility is important, few people take the time to adequately stretch their muscles.

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By Ian Lee

How many of you actually stretch before beginning a workout for weight loss? Being a seasoned gym rat, I know few actually perform this valuable exercise. Most guys ignore stretching because they either think it makes them look like dorks or they don’t understand how important and beneficial stretching […]

What science has to say about the performance benefits of flexibility training for weight loss and improving fitness performance?Flexibility training, or stretching, is used in varying forms by practically every coach, athlete and physiotherapist on a regular basis. That is to say, a form of stretching […]