Stretching – Brett Schaffner

28 Sep

Starting Your Stretch Journey: Flexibility & Mobility for Everyone

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Discover how to start stretching, even if you feel too stiff. Learn practical steps and use props like chairs and cushions to begin safely enhancing your flexibility. Embrace the core principles of Full Relaxation, Breathe to Relax, and Time Under Passive Tension to improve mobility gradually, respecting your body's...

31 Jul

Stretching at Any Age: Start Moving, Stay Moving

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Discover how stretching can be tailored for every age group to maintain vitality and movement throughout life. From enhancing physical development in children to sustaining mobility in seniors, learn how adaptable and essential stretching is for supporting a lifetime of health and activity.

10 Jul

Enhancers, Not Limiters: Embracing Props in Stretching

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Explore how everyday items around your house can transform your stretching routine. Learn how to use common household items like books, chairs, and pillows as props to enhance your stretches, improve flexibility, and prevent injuries, all while adhering to the principles of effective stretching.

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.

12 Jun

Breathe to Relax: Harnessing the Power of Your Breath

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Discover the transformative impact of controlled breathing on your stretching routine. Learn techniques to engage your diaphragm and synchronize your breath with movements, enhancing relaxation and improving flexibility effectively.

05 Jun

Full Relaxation: More than Just Unwinding

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Explore the transformative power of full relaxation in stretching: Learn how letting muscles fully relax enhances flexibility and reduces injury risks, and why it's an essential practice for maintaining overall body health.

29 May

Stretching Simplified: What Beginners Need to Know

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching

Discover the real benefits of stretching and learn how it differs from warm-ups. Uncover why post-workout or end-of-day stretching is crucial for improving flexibility, reducing stress, and enhancing your overall health.

20 May

What is Stretching? Separating Fact from Warm-Up Fiction

By Brett Schaffner
In Stretching