We’re so excited to introduce our new class in
July. Stretch30 will be commencing on
Saturdays from 9am – 9.30am.
Our current program has stretch elements
choreographed throughout the set, but sometimes you may feel like you need that
little bit more of a stretch post workout. So here’s your answer! Stretch30!!
So what is a Stretch30 class? What does it involve and what are the
benefits?
Our
Stretch30 class will commence with a choreographed opening isolation and ender
with some freestyle stretching in between.
So what
are the benefits to a good stretch? According to the Mayo Clinic, the top five
benefits of stretching include:
- Increased flexibility and joint range of motion: Flexible muscles can improve your daily performance.
Flexibility tends to diminish as you get older or if you have remained
inactive over a period of time, but you can regain and maintain it.
- Improved circulation: Stretching increases blood flow to your muscles. Blood flowing to your
muscles brings nourishment and gets rid of waste byproducts in the muscle
tissue. Improved circulation can help shorten your recovery time if you've
had any muscle injuries.
- Better posture: Frequent stretching can help keep your muscles from getting tight,
allowing you to maintain proper posture as well as tone and tighten your
entire body. Good posture can minimise discomfort and keep aches and pains
at a minimum.
- Stress relief:
Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often
accompany stress.
- Enhanced coordination: Maintaining the full range-of-motion through your joints keeps you in better balance. Coordination and balance will help keep you mobile and less prone to injuries.
And lastly, here are some technique tips
that will allow you to enjoy your Stretch30 and avoid any unnecessary injury:
- Warm up first:
Stretching muscles when they're cold increases your
risk of pulled muscles. We’ll do this with our regular Opening Isolation
routine.
- Hold each stretch for at least 30 seconds It takes time to lengthen tissues safely. Hold your
stretches for between 15-30 seconds and make sure you are executing the
stretch correctly by watching your Instructor closely
- Don't bounce: We love to bounce, but NOT this time! Bouncing as you stretch can
cause small tears in the muscle, which leave scar tissue as the muscle
heals. The scar tissue tightens the muscle even further, making you even
less flexible — and more prone to pain.
- Focus on a pain-free stretch: If you feel pain as you stretch, you've gone too
far. Back off to the point where you don't feel any pain, then hold the
stretch.
- Relax and breathe freely: Don't hold your breath while you're stretching
- Stretch both sides: Make sure your joint range of motion is as equal as possible on each
side of your body
We look forward to you joining us for our Stretch30
classes. We would also welcome your
feedback on how it has benefited you and what you would like to see in any of
our classes in the future!
