Flexibility Training

Flexibility is an important element of your fitness that prevents injury and helps to promote good posture. Stretching exercises are vital in an fitness program.

When should I stretch?

Never stretch cold muscles always perform light activity first. All exercise shortens muscles so it is important to stretch after all exercise. Stretching exercises are included within all Get Fit fitness programs. Additionally the exercise explorer contains stretching exercises for all body parts if you have particular areas that you wish to target.

How should I stretch?

Always stretch in a slow and controlled manner. DO NOT BOUNCE THIS SHORTENS THE MUSCLE ! Your flexibility exercises should never be painful. Remember to breath regularly. Stretching exercises should always be comfortable .

Which flexibility exercises should I perform?

Getfit will provide details of all flexibility exercises appropriate to the workout performed.

CAUTION: It is STRONGLY recommended that you see a physician for a complete medical examination before undertaking an exercise program. Particularly if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, are over the age of 45, smoke, have high cholesterol, are obese, or have not exercised regularly in the past year. If at any time while exercising, you experience faintness, dizziness, pain or shortness of breath you should stop immediately.