A pulled hamstring is a pain in my ass- seriously. I knew it was getting tight and I didn’t step up my stretching. Wham Bam one little move the wrong way and I’m limping for a few weeks. The reason my normal daily stretching didn’t keep it stretched out is I teach 3 stretching/ resistance band classes in less than 12 hours. We’ve been doing a new (really awesome) lower body resistant band workout that should have a rest day between workouts. What I should have been doing and will start doing now is using a weaker band for 2 of the classes so as not to over work my muscles. Hindsight is always 20-20! You get the most benefit from a resistant workout (either with bands or weights) 2-3 times a week. The recommended times vary depending on age and fitness ability but you can get a decent upper body and core workout done in 15-20 minutes. What ever you do don’t forget to stretch!

Hamstring Stretch

*Stretch for Health Deborah Farkas call to register or questions
734 878 2113 or
email stretchforhealth@gmail.com

News Flash!
*New Session of Stretching Classes Starting after Labor Day and…………
Resistance Band Classes Starting Too!

Thursday September 8 9:30am Stretching Class

Monday September 12 6pm Resistance Band Strengthening

Monday September 12 6:30pm Stretching Class

Tuesday September 13 10:30am Seated Resistance Band

Tuesday September 13 11am Seated Stretching Class

Thursday September 22 11:30am Resistance Band Strengthening

Thursday September 22 12pm Stretching Class

Resistance Band Strengthening Class will target upper body, core and
balance. Working with Bands is a safe way to strengthen your body. There
is tension throughout the exercise which improves balance and involves more
muscle groups. Once you use bands you’ll never use free weights again.