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Thanks for choosing our Stretching Strap. Get ready to tackle any stretch – even the most challenging!
Everything you need to know about how to use your Stretching Strap is right here. Watch our video and check out the instructions below.
Stretching has a multitude of health benefits. A regular stretching routine increases your flexibility and range of motion, enhances muscle performance and relieves tension, and improves your balance and coordination.
Let’s take a look at how your Stretching Strap is designed:
The Stretching Strap is divided into three loops of different lengths so you can customise your stretches. Even the most challenging position is possible, regardless of your shape, size, or level of flexibility. The loops help you get into any position easily and adjust your grip accordingly. You can securely hold stretch positions for as long as you need to without discomfort, and focus on intensifying your stretch without worrying about injuring yourself.
About the 3 loops…
- The first loop is the smallest. This is the loop you’ll use for stretching routines that involve your feet and knees.
- The middle loop is the largest. This loop will help you with stretches for the arms and shoulders.
- The third loop is medium-sized for stretching the hips and pelvic area.
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The 3 loops also help you intensify your stretches at your own pace. To increase the intensity of a stretch, grip the strap so it becomes shorter in length; decrease the intensity by gripping the strap so that it’s longer.
Now that you know how to use the Stretching Strap, let’s stretch. Here’s a 3-minute routine for your calves and knees.
- Sit on the floor with both legs straight in front of you.
- Place your left foot next to your right knee and straighten your right foot.
- If you find that your right ankle comes off the floor, place a folded towel or book under it.
- Place the small loop of your Stretching Strap around the ball of your right foot.
- Keep your back straight and grip your Stretching Strap firmly.
- Pull the Stretching Strap towards you until you feel a stretch in your calf.
- Intensify the stretch by gripping closer to your foot on the Stretching Strap.
- Make sure your back stays straight as your upper body comes forward.
- Hold for about 30 seconds.
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- Press the ball of your foot against the pull of the Stretching Strap, press your calf and heel against the floor, and lean back slightly.
- Stay in this pressed position for about 10 seconds.
- Release, straighten your back, and pull your foot toward you.
- Alternate between the pressing and pulling position twice.
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- Pull your upper body as close to your legs as you can.
- If you find that you’ve come to the end of your Stretching Strap, grab the top of your foot.
- When you reach between 8 and 9 on your personal pain scale, hold the position for about 1 minute.
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- Slowly let go of the Stretching Strap and sit up straight.
- Roll back slowly until you are laying on the floor.
- Keeping your right leg straight, lift it until it’s at a 90° angle.
- Straighten your right foot.
- Hold this position for about 1 minute.
- Slowly come out of the stretch and repeat with the left leg.
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Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
How do I start a stretching routine?
The best way to start stretching is with a routine that targets the area or part of your body that is most tense. If you aren’t experiencing tension in a specific area, begin your day with an invigorating full body stretch.
How will I know if I'm stretching intensely enough?
In order to see and feel progress from your routine, it’s important that you increase the intensity of your stretches each time you do them. To make this easier for you, we’ve developed the personal pain scale. This is your body’s individual gauge that measures your stretch intensity from 1 to 10. One would feel like pressing your finger against your forehead. You’d feel a little pressure, but that’s it. You’ve gone above a ten if your breathing becomes irregular or you feel yourself tense up. Each time you stretch, aim for an intensity of between 8 and 9 on your personal pain scale. When you stretch with our videos, you’ll get a reminder of when and to what level you should increase the intensity of your stretch.
How often and how long should I stretch for?
You’ll get the best results if you stretch 6 days a week and leave one day for rest so your body can recover. We’ve found that this frequency provides the best results not only for general full-body stretching, but for addressing problem areas as well. Always make sure that you hold each stretch for between 2 and 2.5 minutes.
What else can I use my Stretching Strap for?
Our Stretching Strap is versatile. You can use your Stretching Strap to follow along with our exercise videos, take it to your yoga and pilates classes to improve your poses, or bring it to the gym for the perfect post-workout cool down.
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