What factors can affect flexibility?

Gender, Age and Genetics all are uncontrollable factors that can impact your flexibility.

How often should you stretch?

Before and after every workout is the MINIMUM! Stretching everyday has a lot of benefits.

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FITT Principle tells us to do Flexibility Training ​should be done for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week.

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NEVER stretch to the point of pain! Only tension.......​

Types of Flexibility Training

• Yoga

• Tai Chi

• Pilates ​

• Stretching​

1. Warm up before stretching (dynamic stretching, jogging back and forth, skipping, etc)

2. BREATHE!

3. ​Dynamic stretching vs Ballistic Stretching

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Safety Guidelines when stretching

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