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Below are some articles by Anthony that highlight our approach and philosophy to all things stretching. Please enjoy and feel free to share.

Strain and StretchFit

by StretchFit Studio | May 22, 2023 | General Stretching | 0 Comments

Strain relaxation is a gentle and non-invasive technique, used for addressing musculoskeletal and stress related tension in the body. It is suitable for
individuals who may be sensitive to more forceful manipulations or who have acute or chronic pain conditions. By positioning the body in a position of mild stretch/strain, the therapist or teacher aims to release tension and promote relaxation in the affected muscles and other soft tissues. As we will see below, it has both short- and long-term benefits.

Fascia and Muscle Compartments

by StretchFit Studio | March 7, 2023 | General Stretching | 0 Comments

If you've read our previous blog titled "regional stretching, the unique StretchFit approach," but found it a bit too in-depth, this series of infographics from Visible Body will help you to make sense of the groups of muscles in the body, and how they form the basis...

A little stretching philosophy. Is stretching a means to an end (teleological) or an end in itself (aetiological)?

by StretchFit Studio | February 16, 2023 | General Stretching | 0 Comments

Take a moment to read and think about these questions and your approach to stretching by reading the article below. A teleological approach to stretching would view stretching as a means to an end, rather than an end in itself. The end goal could be for example to...