We all know that we’re supposed to stretch when we exercise, but it’s difficult for most people to find time in their schedules for a throughout stretching session (finding time to exercise is difficult enough!).  By giving up stretching, however, you may be dramatically limiting the effectiveness of your workouts.  The Flexistretcher is designed to increase the efficiency of your stretches, and thereby increasing the tangible results of the entire workout.  In fact, when used properly, the Flexistretcher should be removing time from your workout, not adding.

Below are some critical questions and answers about stretching and the Flexistretcher:

Q: I’m not a serious athlete, so do I need to stretch?
A: Absolutely – stretching is as important for casual exercisers as it is for professional athletes and dancers.  Most of us spend a large portion of our day in the same position – often sitting in a chair hunched over a computer keyboard.  This poor posture can lead to a host of back and joint problems, and using the Flexistretcher for a combination of stretches and resistance exercises can help defend against future injury.

Q: I want that “dancer look” – can the Flexistretcher help me?
A: Stretching with the Flexistretcher promotes more even muscle growth, resulting in a longer, leaner look. If your muscles and joints are stiff, you will not be able to recruit the entire length of the muscle when you exercise, which may lead to uneven and “bulky” look. The Flexistretcher’s elastic resistance allows you to challenge the full length of each muscle as you exercise. This even, proportional muscle development is the reason that ballet dancers have a long, lean look, despite often having more muscle mass than the average person.

Q: I’m already very flexible and I stretch regularly – why use the Flexistretcher?
A: First, there is rarely a limit to a person’s flexibility, and increasing one’s range of motion, even incrementally, can consistently improve performance.  Second, the Flexistretcher’s unique design strengthens the muscle as well as stretching it, which is especially important for people who are already flexible.  Our bodies tend to be weakest at our greatest extension points, and the Flexistretcher is specifically designed to build strength across the full range of motion as you enter and leave a position.