The Flexibility Training component will teach you the three basic stretching techniques and the very important principles and guidelines of a safe, effective flexibility-training program. You'll learn exactly how to get the best results, including when to stretch, how often to stretch, and how long to hold the stretch for maximum benefits. In addition, you'll learn how to include stretching with your cardiovascular exercise and strength-training programs, without taking up much of your valuable time. We also discuss ways of staying motivated throughout your program. Lastly, we'll discuss the factors that affect flexibility.

Global Health and Fitness (GHF) offers a personal, practical approach to health and fitness for all levels of experience. Our program integrates weight management, nutrition, cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility training into individually-tailored plans to help you develop and maintain a body full of energy and free from unnecessary injury and disease. With GHF, you'll adopt gradual, realistic changes into your life that will make healthy eating and activity a permanent pleasure. That's the GHF way!

Note: From time to time within the text you will see references to specific exercises, for example, Standing Quadriceps Stretch (# 13). If you want a detailed exercise instruction, including a video demonstration, simply double-click on the reference number.