Pre-Workout Stretching Videos

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Without it, the muscles shorten and become tight. Then, when you call on the muscles for activity, they are weak and unable to extend all the way.​

Post-Workout Stretching Videos

​Stretching Limits Muscle and Joint Strain – Stretching in the correct way can limit the strain on your muscles and joints. It will help your muscles stay flexible and toned. This will ultimately reduce the chance of injury and stiffness  after exercising.

Basic Techniques of Stretching...

• Don’t stretch too far especially in the beginning - Get a slight stretch and increase it after you feel yourself relax.
• Hold stretch in a comfortable position, the stretch tension should subside as you hold it.
• Breathe slowly deeply and naturally-exhale as you bend forward.
• Do not bounce-Bouncing tightens the very muscles you are trying to stretch...stretch and hold it.
• Do not try to be flexible-Just learn to stretch properly and flexibility will come with time.

You Should Not Stretch When...

• The range of motion is limited in some way.
• The joint is inflamed or infected.
• There has been a recent bone fracture, sprain or strain.

Fit Family Homework Videos

For members who aren't on a daily training plan, it is important to keep the areas we work on activated until your next session. Be sure to carve out 5 minutes out of your day to do any of these "homework" videos.