Thoughts on Stretching
- At June 23, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
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As a dancer, stretching has always been an important part of my daily routine. However, I admit that I sometimes find it difficult to spend (what I consider to be) an adequate amount of time working on my flexibility. Thankfully I work along side Rob Daly (pictured above in a hip flexor stretch), who probably spends more time stretching than anyone I know. He is a “stretchaholic”. Rob has been a positive influence on my stretching habits, but I still have room for improvement.
At the gym, I generally do a few gentle stretches on the major muscle groups in my legs before I do my cardio workout. When I’m finished, I spend a longer period of time going into deeper stretches while my body is still warm. If I’m lifting weights, I typically stretch the muscles I’m working, in between sets. When warming up for a dance class, rehearsal, or performance I probably spend 30-60 minutes stretching and rolling around on the floor, before I feel anywhere close to ready to dance “full out”. For me, different activities require different and specific stretching habits.
This article in The New York Times has some interesting current information about stretching. Click on the link below to read the article.
June Steps Challenge at Momentum Fitness!
- At May 30, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
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April Classes
- At April 12, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
- In Classes, News
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April Classes are well underway!
If you haven’t tried a class at Momentum Fitness yet, try one now!
You can’t beat the small class size here.
Our April Class Schedule is as follows:
Mondays: 6:30am TRX, 12pm Core & Stretch
Tuesdays: 12pm Pilates Mat, 5pm TRX Basics
Wednesdays: 12pm TRX, 5:30pm Circuit Training
Thursdays: 6:15pm Core & Stretch
Fridays: 6:15am Circuit Training, 9:30am Pilates Mat
Saturdays: 8:30am Core & Stretch
Call to Sign up: 401 272-8900