Resistance Flexibility Training in Holland

Bob Cooley stretching Olympic athlete, Turner Epke Zonderland, on a TV news segment broadcast from Holland. Bob is the creator of Resistance Flexibility & Strength Training (Resistance Stretching) and author of The Genius of Flexibility. http://www.thegeniusofflexibility.com

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[AngelLuvsU2]

this looks very horrible... is this for gymnastics or something..?

[flexiblestrength]

@AngelLuvsU2 For gymnastics and other sports, pain relief, rehabilitation, increasing flexibility/strength, improving emotional/psychological health, keep in shape...

[SamuelWelshans]

Stretching and gaining flexibility is a personal journey with one’s own body. Stretching, when done right, Is a peaceful, tranquil and invigorating experience also. This is merely a quite inhumane form of isometric ballistic stretching in my eyes.

[flexiblestrength]

@SamuelWelshans I couldn't agree more, except for your unfortunate conclusion. Funny that you label it inhumane with no understanding of what it's about and how it has helped so many. RE: "personal journey," consider that this work developed from one person's desire to rebuild his body after being struck by an automobile - how much more personal does it get? Ballistic = bouncing which is not happening here. My tip: check out thegeniusofflexibility website before making up your mind.

[SamuelWelshans]

It is true that a muscle has more stretching capacity when it is being isometrically flexed… but as a veteran of progressive static stretching for ten years, every other day, mastering the splits, wushu stretchkicks, bridge stretches , pike stretches, etc. I’d say static stretching ALONE is a much more effective and meaningful method of stretching.

[flexiblestrength]

@SamuelWelshans It depends on what your definition of flexibility is. We define flexibility not by mere range of motion, but by the ability of the muscle to maximally contract throughout its entire range. Using resistance when stretching strips out excessive fascia from the body which is usually the neglected issue in terms of flexibility. Just because you can do it alone doesn't mean you can't benefit from the help of others. ie. you can cut your own hair but you can also go to a hairstylist.

[RodrigoBasketball04]

Thanks to Bob Cooley for changing my life with this stretching. My game is better and injury free. Most people aren't ready for the challenge so they should just stick to their useless static stretching. I can't believe everyone thinks it would hurt, just the opposite.

[RodrigoBasketball04]

@SamuelWelshans @AngelLuvsU2 Seriously? As a D-1 athlete I can tell you normal stretching does not work and this does. Static stretching causes injuries, every NBA player knows it. Get with the program!

[RodrigoBasketball04]

@SamuelWelshans @AngelLuvsU2 Seriously? I read Bob's book, self stretch every day, and got to experience even more intense stretching than what's shown here back in 07. I can tell you it DOES NOT HURT but it's a lot more WORK than normal USELESS flexibility training. It really helped my game and vertical leap. ALSO no more injuries since I started stretching, and before I had several sprained ankles, knee problems, back problems. Give it a shot.

[RodrigoBasketball04]

@AngelLuvsU2 Seriously? I read Bob's book, self stretch every day, and got to experience even more intense stretching than what's shown here back in 07. I can tell you it DOES NOT HURT but it's a lot more WORK than normal USELESS flexibility training. It really helped my game and vertical leap. ALSO no more injuries since I started stretching, and before I had several sprained ankles, knee problems, back problems. Give it a shot.

[SamuelWelshans]

This is a form of physical therapy then? Ballistic as in exceeding his range of motion, not necessarily bouncing.

[flexiblestrength]

@SamuelWelshans Many people think it's ridiculous until they get stretched themselves. Stretching is no simple and basic task for an Olympic athlete. The fascia is excessively dense in most gymnast's bodies and requires assistance from others in order to exceed it's tensile strength and create true flexibility. Stretching can be practiced alone, but any successful athlete or performer knows that they need a team of people on hand to help put themselves together.