The Importance of Stretching

At BodyByGeoff Personal Training, we think stretching is the key to better range of motion, less stiffness & pain and better workouts that build on each other to progress toward your goals.

We do two types of stretching: self-stretching and manipulative stretching. We focus self-stretching in areas where you typically have problems and recommend that you do them every day in the morning. We also do a self-warmup stretch before your training. Our Personal Trainers provide a manipulative stretch after each training session. They apply pressure and range that you can't accomplish on your own.

Here are some good basic self-stretches:

(1) Twisting Lunge--to help overall core endurance, loosen up your hip flexors (those muscles at the top of your thigh).

(2) Downward-facing Dog--this yoga position is the ultimate full-body stretch. It opens up your shoulders & chest for better posture and loosens your hamstrings and calves.

(3) Three-legged Dog--this will help you loosen your hips and improve movements such as your golf-swing.

(4) Pigeon Pose--keep your piriformis loose. This is a small muscle under your glutes.

If you want to see any of these demonstrated, just ask your BodyByGeoff Personal Trainer.