Flexibility is a very important contribution to the overall health and function of our bodies. Most people are achieving strength and cardio thru their day to day work and exercise, walking, gardening and playing sports to name a few. It is the stretching that seems to take a back seat to our exercise routines.

The body will tighten when the tissues (fascia) are under stress from injuries, surgery or postural imbalances. As we age the lack of flexibility can cause muscle and joint stiffness and compression of the joint capsule. The most important benefit of stretching is it feels great to do; your body will be more relaxed! It doesn’t matter if you’re an office worker looking for relief from sitting over a computer all day or a martial artist wanting to do the side splits or are you a weekend athlete and you need more rotation for your golf or tennis swing!! There are many benefits of stretching you will experience less muscle tension and soreness, better physical fitness and performance also risk of injury will be lowered. It is important to make stretching a part of your daily life. When stretching is done properly you shouldn’t feel any serious pain the next day. 

Flexibility is the ability of muscles and joints to move through their full range of motion with ease. It enhances mobility, reduces the risk of injuries, and improves overall physical performance. Regular stretching and movement practices like yoga or dynamic exercises help maintain and increase flexibility. Good flexibility also supports better posture and reduces muscle tension. Incorporating flexibility training into daily routines promotes long-term health and well-being.

Flexibility also plays a key role in relaxation and stress relief by allowing the body to move more freely. It enhances circulation, which helps in muscle recovery and overall vitality. Prioritizing flexibility can lead to better balance, coordination, and a greater sense of physical ease.
One way to start is learning in a class setting. You benefit by having a teacher making sure you don’t overstretch and that your body is in the best position for the stretch. It is also important to understand how to stretch and ways to make the stretch more efficient, an example is a method called contract & relax which involves contracting a muscle against resistance increasing the muscles ability to stretch! It can be your start to a home program that can be tweaked at the next class to be sure of proper posture and duration. There are many opinions about the value of stretching and how…my suggestion is to come and experience it and decide for yourself!! 
Another of course is to come and experience a private session increasing your flexibilty up to 30% in three visits.