muscle health – Brett Schaffner

03 Jul

Stretching Myths Debunked: What You Thought You Knew

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Discover the truth behind common stretching myths. Learn why extreme flexibility isn't always better, the right way to warm up before exercise, and why stretching should never hurt. Uncover evidence-based practices that enhance your flexibility training safely and effectively.

26 Jun

Feeling the Stretch: Why Less Is Often More

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Explore why it's crucial to tune into your body's signals during stretching, rather than chasing intense sensations that can lead to overstretching. Learn to engage with stretches in a way that respects your body's current limits and enhances flexibility safely, without causing unnecessary strain or injury.

19 Jun

Time Under Passive Tension: Why Patience Pays Off

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Explore how holding your stretches for two to five minutes can transform your body. This practice leads to significant physiological changes like sarcomere lengthening and sarcomerogenesis, enhancing flexibility and reducing muscle stiffness for improved mobility.