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Do I Need to Static Stretch to Increase Range of Motion?
Do I Need to Static Stretch to Increase Range of Motion?
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24 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2024
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Podcast episode
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It’s time to dip back into Dr. Richey’s mailbag with a question which will hopefully help you stretch your knowledge base as a personal trainer.
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On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, separates fact from fiction when it comes to tight muscles, explains why finding the right intensity of the stretch is so vital, cites detailed research findings for a better understanding, plus personal examples on the topic from Rick’s accomplished career in industry training.
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See what we did there?
On this episode of the “NASM-CPT Podcast,” host, and NASM Master Instructor, Rick Richey, separates fact from fiction when it comes to tight muscles, explains why finding the right intensity of the stretch is so vital, cites detailed research findings for a better understanding, plus personal examples on the topic from Rick’s accomplished career in industry training.
Did you hear? The most trusted name in fitness is now the most trusted name in sports performance nutrition. Become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach and optimize performance and recovery. https://bit.ly/3RXQTzV
Released:
Jan 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Integrated Flexibility Continuum: <p>NASM provides an integrated model of flexibility that includes corrective, active, and functional flexibility categories. The specific techniques used within the Integrated Flexibility Continuum are as follows:</p><p><em><strong>Integrated Flexibility Continuum</strong></em></p><p>Corrective Flexibility – designed to increase joint ROM for shortened muscles. It is specifically for the areas of hypomobility.</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Static Stretching</li></ul><p>Active Flexibility</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Active Isolated Stretching</li></ul><p>Functional Flexibility</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Dynamic Flexibility</li></ul><p>This episode talks about just because muscles “feel” tight doesn’t mean that they are in fact tight. Assessments are to be done to identify shortened muscles verses lengthened muscles. In an integrated model the progression from on type of flexibility category to another should be by The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey