We will forgive Jenny for forgetting to tell Forrest to stretch, even though it's incredibly important to help reduce injury.
If you're a runner, here are our top three stretches:
🏃 Hip flexor stretch
Start a hip flexor stretch from a standing position, then put the right foot behind the body, and put your right knee on the floor. Meanwhile, both hands should rest on the left knee.
Hold this position for 30 seconds, return to the standing position, switch legs, and repeat.
🏃 Standing Quad Stretch
Stand on one leg, bend your right knee, and bring your heel toward your glutes, ensuring tight pelvic muscles. Reach and hold your ankle, keeping the knees next to each other.
Hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds, release, switch legs, and repeat.
🏃 Toe touch
This stretch starts in a standing position, with feet together or shoulder-width apart. Bend at the hips, and lower the head towards the knees, keeping the back straight. The goal of this stretch is to reach your toes with your fingers or even with your palm. Do this stretch slowly, and hold from 10 to 30 seconds.
If you want to add more stretching into your routine, we're here to help. Especially if you're running the London Marathon this weekend.
We're giving marathon runners 15% off stretches until the 8th October. All you need to do is get in touch with us to show us your ticket and we will book you in. You can give your body something to look forward to after you cross that finish line!
#running #runninglife #londonmarathon
We are open Monday-Saturday 11-8pm this Holiday season.
Our Stretchologists will take a much needed break starting at 4pm on December 24th. But not to worry, you can prebook all your New Year stretches for when we reopen on January 3rd, 2022!
#holidayhours #assistedstretching #londonfitness
Run. Stretch. Camp. Party.
A month to go 'til @RunFestRun, we CANNOT wait!
Don't forget, ticket holders can pre-book onsite sessions and get access to our special prices.
Head over to our website for more details: https://booking.stretchinc.uk/runfestrun/
Squeals of relief via @tara.kotey at our @popbrixton studio⚡️
We end every stretch session with our percussive therapy guns. They're great for:
→A quick relief from post-workout pain and stiffness.
→ Reducing muscle tension in seconds.
→ Improving lymphatic flow which helps the body to excrete waste and toxins more freely.
→ Preventing aches and pains in the body with regular use.
→ Increasing blood flow to the area to reduce soreness, tightness and pain.
...and we sell these wonderful tools in our studios too!
Ever wondered what an assisted stretch looks like?
Here's a super fast timelapse from @NickiPetitt_PR ⚡️