by Joey Atlas - M.S., Exercise Physiology

One of the most frequent requests I get from clients is “I need help with increasing my energy levels.”

While most trainers focus on what ‘the books’ taught them, I use flexibility training to help clients ‘unlock’ the energy that is already present in their bodies.

You see, tight muscles & joints force you to work harder for any type of movement you are performing - even if it is just walking (you know those days where you feel like you are 3 times your actual weight?)

By being forced to work against your own body - you feel sluggish and lethargic - and you do get fatigued & exhausted.

The proper stretching routine helps you to loosen up those parts that are restricting your normal movement patterns - hence giving you more energy and reversing fatigue.

Also, just like many people report ‘runners high’ when jogging for certain distances - we have something called ’stretcher’s high’ - this is the immediate feeling of increased energy, pain relief and a warm ‘buzz’ throughout the entire body upon completion of one of my stretching routines.

Don’t neglect one the most overlooked elements of total fitness - flexibility. It truly works wonders for anybody at any age.

If you don’t have a complete, easy to follow stretching program, you should.

…think about ordering ‘Optimum Flexibility’ - it will help you tremendously.

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