Articles on Flexibility Training

Part 1 - Foundations of Flexibility

  1. What is Flexibility?
  2. Range of Motion vs Flexibility
  3. The Anatomy of Flexibility
  4. How the Nervous System Shapes Flexibility

Part 2 - Why Flexibility Matters

  1. The Health Benefits of Being Flexible
  2. Flexibility for Performance
  3. Flexibility and Injury Prevention
  4. The Role of Flexibility in Healthy Ageing

Part 3 - Principles of Flexibility Training

  1. How Flexibility Improves
  2. Stretching Methods Compared
  3. How Much Flexibility Do You Really Need?
  4. Designing a Flexibility Routine
  5. Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs

Part 4 - Flexibility and the Other Motor Abilities

  1. Flexibility and Strength
  2. Flexibility and Speed
  3. Flexibility and Endurance
  4. Flexibility and Coordination

Part 5 - Advanced Topics in Flexibility

  1. Hypermobility and Flexibility
  2. Breathing and Relaxation
  3. Flexibility Across Sports
  4. Flexibility in Youth
  5. Myths and Misconceptions

Part 6 - Applying the Science

  1. Testing and Measuring Flexibility
  2. Progressive Overload in Flexibility Training
  3. Combining Flexibility with S & C
  4. Periodisation for Flexibility Training
  5. Building a Personal Flexibility Programme

Part 7 - The Future of Flexibility Research

  1. What Science Still Doesn't Know
  2. Emerging Methods and Technologies