Stretching and Mobility: What’s the Difference? Written by Mark Teahan Director of Education Programs for The Spencer Institute When it comes to stretching vs mobility, it’s understandable if you have some uncertainty about which means what. One factor each has in common: flexibility. Both terms are often used interchangeably as if they are meant as […]
Why We Should Prioritize Warming up and Cooling Down During a Workout
A few decades ago, it was not uncommon to warm-up with marching in place and a series of static stretches. Static stretches are now a thing of the past in warm-ups, as studies have shown stretching cold muscles is not the best way to ready the body for activity. Static stretching is best performed at […]
What Are The Different Types of Stretching? | Benefits of Stretching
What Are The Different Types of Stretching? The Mechanics of Stretching Personal trainers know that flexibility is a vital health-related component of fitness closely linked to function and performance that should be integrated into all fitness programs. In order for the body to move, muscles have to contract to make the movement occur. Contracting muscles […]
Creative Warm-Up Ideas to Revamp Your Training Sessions
Warm-ups are an important component of fitness programs, but they can become stale and routine. Being thoughtful and creative about the way you start your workouts with clients not only helps them prepare for fitness, but it’s fun and effective. Play a PE Game Classic games like from your days on the playground are fun […]