Posted 01-13-2020
In Workouts & Stretching
Stretching
Stretching is one of the most important parts of any training program. Many people skip it or don’t hold stretches long enough. The small vibration of the Classic Gymboss and the miniMAX keep you accountable for full stretch sessions before and after workouts. Doing 10 stretches for 30 seconds each only takes 5 minutes – timing it prevents interruptions and distractions so you know you are truly getting the most out of your workout.
Stretching
Stretching is one of the most important parts of any training program. Many people skip it or don’t hold stretches long enough. The small vibration of the Classic Gymboss and the miniMAX keep you accountable for full stretch sessions before and after workouts. Doing 10 stretches for 30 seconds each only takes 5 minutes – timing it prevents interruptions and distractions so you know you are truly getting the most out of your workout.
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The most common form of stretching is static stretching. This is a movement in which a muscle is stretched beyond normal constraints and then held for a period of time to improve flexibility and elasticity of the muscles and joints. It is commonly accepted that this type of stretching should be done after exercise or when the muscles are warm. Many studies show each individual stretch should be held for 20 to 30 sec, for a total program of 10-20 minutes. This should be done 2-3 times per week to maintain the benefits stretching gives. Continue reading →
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Posted 11-18-2019
In Workouts & StretchingStretching is one of the most critical components of fitness. And yet, it’s the one that most people do the least often. Most exercisers are only too happy to lift weights for an hour, do a 45-minute group exercise class, or power through a 24-minute HIIT session but then struggle to spend more than a few minutes stretching, often treating it as an afterthought. Not stretching often or for long enough can have an adverse effect on how you look, feel, and perform. Too little stretching can undo many of the benefits of your healthy eating and exercise program. Short, tight muscles affect you in several ways. Continue reading → -
Posted 04-01-2015
In Workouts & StretchingStretching is an integral part of any fitness program. It is also especially important if you are thinking about starting a fitness program for the first time, or after a long break of working out. Continue reading → -
Posted 10-29-2014
In Workouts & StretchingStretching. That one thing that everyone know they should be doing, but somehow the one thing we all seem to never do. Why is that? I figure it's two-part. First many times we feel we just don't have the time. And second, perhaps it is because sometimes we just don't know what stretches we should be doing. Continue reading →