Stretching Exercises

Georgia Personal Training

Many years ago, I joined my young son for martial arts training. One thing I remember was the vast amount of Stretching Exercises, before, during and after classes. As the years have passed, stretching has not been a priority. I decided to make that a focus of this blog and incorporate knowledge from the Georgia Personal Training staff regarding the importance of Stretching.

Whether it’s a sports injury or some other type of need to heal after surgery, you may want to jump right back into your workout regimen, but you know you have to go careful so as to not risk re-injury. It also takes time to build up your strength and flexibility again, depending on how much rest you have given that injured area.

That’s why it is especially important to work with a personal trainer after an injury because they know how you can slowly get back to your workout routine without hurting yourself again. For example, if you have broken a bone in your bottom half of your body, they can work with you on strength training on your upper body. Then, as you are healed and cleared by a medical practitioner, they can tell you just how many reps or weight can be used on those areas as you recover.

While you might be raring to go, your personal trainer can rein you in because they understood when you can do more and start to push on those healing muscles or bones. For example, after a broken ankle, they can put you on low resistance training on a stationary bike to help regain your flexibility. They may also incorporate resistance cables and bands to assist you in regaining your full range of motion on the healing area.

In time, your personal trainer will also know when it’s the right time to re-introduce free weights. After all, they don’t want you to get set back weeks and months because you over did it.

They are there as the voice of reason to help you slowly return to the flexibility, balance, strength and endurance you once had. Personal trainers can also provide a list of stretching exercises to aid in stopping any stiffening of joints or muscles that tend to happen after an accident and during the healing process.

To find out more, contact our personal trainers to guide you through what is involved in personal training with rehabilitation. Many of our personal trainers were involved in various sports and have had the very same injuries so they can provide you with sound advice and a program to get you back to your original fitness regimen.

Author GPT Owner Matt Lein

Clearly Stretching is an element of fitness that is not always top of mind. However, it is an important part of a good overall exercise regimen. Below are some of the benefits derived from Stretching.

Improved Flexibility – Since stretching lengthens the muscles and tendons, the more of it we do the more flexible our bodies become. It actually increases your range of motion as well.
Better Muscle Engagement – Stretching increases the various muscles in our bodies to be able to engage more in workout activity. Ultimately making the body stronger and able to lift larger amounts of weight.
Improved Day to Day Mobility – Sometimes we do not think about how we engage muscles for day-to-day activities. Things like housing cleaning, yard work and playing with the kids can put a strain in muscles. Stretching helps our muscles be able to handle these daily activities with more ease and less chance of injury.
Great Pre-Workout Activity – Often we are tempted to jump right into our gym routines while our muscles and cold and tense. Stretching is a great way to warm up muscles and prevent injury.
Great Post Workout Activity – Conversely after a rigorous workout, stretching actually serves to calm the body. It brings the heart rate back to normal levels and can reduce the achiness from the workout.

In addition to the physical benefits of stretching, studies and experts report that there are also mental benefits that are very important. For example, studies have shown that stretching after a strenuous routine actually calms the mind and body. In general, it simply makes us feel better.

Georgia Personal Training Incorporates Stretching Routines

Georgia Personal Training Center is one of the premier personal training studios in metro Atlanta. We offer elite level training programs as well as nutritional coaching at very affordable prices. The facility is co-located with our 24-hour fitness center, at 9420 Willeo Road (Suite 105 & 106), Roswell, Georgia 30075.

Our fitness center is loaded with state-of-the-art strength training and cardio equipment, as well as specialized pieces for our sports performance and physical therapy clients. Georgia Personal Training customers enjoy unlimited access to our Anytime 24-hour fitness center as part of their training program.

In addition to the modern and clean facility, clients will experience the best Personal Training in terms of thoughtful, sincere and very skilled professional trainers. We offer a free consultation so you can get to know us and then we will let you have one free training session to make sure it meets your expectations.

Give us a try and start your journey to an amazing transformation to healthy fitness.