How to Teach Assisted Stretching to Your Clients
How to Teach Assisted Stretching to Your Clients Ever wondered how some people seem to move with effortless grace, touching their toes or reaching for the sky without a grimace? While genetics play a part, the secret often lies in dedicated flexibility work, particularly assisted stretching. If you're a fitness professional in the UK looking to add a powerful tool to your repertoire, teaching assisted stretching could be your next big step. It’s not just about pushing someone further into a stretch; it’s about understanding the body, communicating effectively, and facilitating profound, liberating changes in range of motion. What is Assisted Stretching and How Does it Work? At its core, assisted stretching involves a practitioner applying external force to a client's limb or body part to move them into a stretch beyond what they could achieve on their own. Think of it as a collaborative dance where you, the expert, guide your client's body to explore new ranges ...