STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY

Topics:
An Overview of Stretching and Flexibility- What is flexibility, What is Stretching, Fitness and Flexibility, the danger of poor flexibility, how is flexibility restricted, flexibility and aging process
The benefits of Stretching- improved range of motion (ROM), Increased Power, Reduced delayed onset muscle soreness, reduce fatigue added benefits, why is there so much confusion about stretching, stretching is not a quick fix.
Stretching Story
The types of stretching -  Static Stretching, Passive (or Assisted) Stretching, Active Stretching, PNF Stretching, Isometric Stretching.
Dynamic Stretches- Ballistic Stretching, Dynamic Stretching, Active Isolated Stretching, Resistance Stretching and Loaded Stretching
The rules for safe stretching- there is no such thing as a good or bad stretch!, The specific requirements of the individual, Warm-Up prior to Stretching, Stretch before and after exercises, stretch all major muscles and their opposing muscle groups, stretch gently and slowly, stretch Only to point tension, Breath slowly and easly while stretching, examples
How to Stretch properly- When to stretch, What type of Stretching, Hold , Count, Repeat, Sequence, Posture, How to use stretching as part of warm-p, what has science got to say, the greatest misconceptions, what conclusions can we make.
Flexibility Testing- Sit and Reach Testing, Shoulder Flexibility Test, Hamstring Flexibility Test.
Stretching Exercises- Neck and Shoulders, Arms and Chest, Stomach, Back and Sides, Hips and Buttocks, Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors, Upper Calves, Lower Calves and Achilles, Shin, Ankle, Feet, and Toes,
Stretches for Sports
Stretches for each sports injury
 
6 Hours Course - Online course
 
Recognition:
IHFA - INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION