Expanding the body's range of motion through static and dynamic stretching, mobility drills, and recovery techniques to move freely, prevent injury, and support athletic performance.
Flexibility is the capacity of muscles, tendons, and joints to move through their full range of motion. Training flexibility involves static holds, dynamic movements, PNF patterns, and targeted mobility work. Progress spans from learning basic stretches safely to designing sport-specific mobility programs, coaching others, developing evidence-based methodologies, and advancing the science of human movement.
You are new to intentional flexibility training. You can identify the major muscle groups and perform simple static stretches with verbal or visual guidance. You understand the difference between stretching and pain, and you know that cold muscles should be warmed up before deep stretching. You are building the habit of including stretching in your weekly routine.
Provides a structured certification pathway for mobility and corrective exercise professionals, directly informing L5-L6 coaching and program design competencies.
A progressive mobility certification system (FRCms) that defines joint-by-joint assessment and training protocols, used as a benchmark for advanced flexibility competencies.
Comprehensive academic text covering the science of stretching from basic anatomy through program design for special populations.
