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I'm more than happy to answer any questions relating to stretching and flexibility. Including how to use stretching to improve your athletic performance, prevent sports injury and aid in the recovery of sports injury.
I'm an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. And the founder of (The Stretching Institute).
Sports Medicine Australia
I've written 5 books on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, including... The Stretching Handbook (ISBN: 978-0958109338), The Anatomy of Stretching (ISBN: 978-1556435966) and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries (ISBN: 978-1556436666). Plus, I've had numerous articles published at About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com.
I'm a health science graduate of the University of New England, with post graduate accreditations in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. I've worked with elite level and world champion athletes and I lecture for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.
I've worked as assistant coach to Miles Stewart (World Champion Triathlete) and Mick Doohan (World 500cc Motorcycle Champion). Plus I've worked with countless other athletes from sports as diverse as roller-skating, squash, and cycling.
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Hi John Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most effective forms of stretching for improving your flexibility quickly
Hi Anna Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Muscle toning is best achieved through the use of strength type activities: weights, circuit training
Hi Donella Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Your doctor is correct in saying that you will benefit from a conditioning program for your lower
Hi Camron Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. PNF Stretching is one of the most effective forms of stretching for improving your flexibility quickly
Hi Bud Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial. Without being able to physically consult with you I can't know for sure, but it sounds like you're

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