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Flexibility Training Guidelines: The Do’s and Don’ts of Flexibility Training

While research clearly indicates that joint range of motion is improved acutely and chronically following flexibility exercises, flexibility training continues to be one of the most overlooked aspects of most people’s fitness programs. With a growing focus on functional training to adequately prepare the body to perform optimally, not only when completing exercises in the…

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2015 08 13 flexibility training

The Impact of Flexibility Training on Performance

Being holistically physically fit means much more than just being able to run a mile or ride your bike for 30 minutes. Complete physical fitness means more than going to the gym and lifting weights three times a week. In fact, physical fitness actually encompasses five essential components:  Cardiovascular endurance Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility…

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2015 09 04 flexibility

Are Your Clients Doing Enough Flexibility Training?

Flexibility—the ability to move joints at their full range of motion (ROM)—is important for several reasons. Without enough flexibility, daily routines become difficult and, over time, the body compensates movement positions because of reduced mobility. Maintaining a flexible body decreases physical pain and prevents injury.  Scientific evidence suggests that the risk of injury is reduced…

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