Tips & Tricks

A Guide for Students and Student Athletes Back-to-school season brings a new schedule, new classes, and for many, the return of practice and competition. But between sitting through long lectures and hitting the field after hours, students are under more physical strain than most people realize. Whether you are lugging…

Restore Your Body, Recharge Your Energy Early mornings. Long days. Sitting, standing, sitting, standing... hauling books around, hunching over papers or a laptop, writing on the whiteboard... Teaching is far more physically demanding than most people realize—but you know it all too well, don’t you? Stretch Center is here to…

Unlock Bigger Gains with Better Mobility Have you ever tried sumo deadlifting and felt like you were going to pull your groin… just on the warm-up sets? Has your lifting partner ever told you to “go deeper” on squats, and you think to yourself, “How the heck am I supposed…

Undoing the Effects of Desk Life It is no secret that over the past few decades, the chances of one living a sedentary lifestyle have vastly increased. While there are many contributing factors to this, one main culprit persists: Long days at the office. In today's workforce, more than 80%…

Stay Quick, Prevent Injury, and Play Pain-Free Whether you're a seasoned veteran coming from tennis or a newcomer looking for a fun, social way to stay active, chances are you—or someone you know—has caught the bug for the latest sports craze: pickleball. It’s been the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.…

Prevent Injury, Boost Recovery, and Stay Moving Whether you're a highly competitive ultramarathon runner, a track star, or someone who enjoys the occasional jog or cycling session, every mile you log takes its toll on your muscles and joints. Does that mean you should stop running or biking? Absolutely not—but…

Golf may seem like a leisurely sport to some, but experienced players know the truth—it’s a full-body game that demands balance, mobility, rotation, and control. Despite its low-impact reputation, golf can create serious stress on the spine, hips, shoulders, and wrists. In 2024, over 28 million Americans played golf on…

Stretching is a cornerstone of athletic performance and overall physical health, but not all stretching methods are created equal. Two common types of stretching, static and dynamic, serve different purposes and are best utilized at specific times in relation to athletic activities. Understanding the differences between these stretching techniques can…

As a massage therapist, earning your NCBTMB continued education credits doesn’t have to be tedious. If you’re looking for an engaging, flexible, and practical course, our Assisted Stretch Certification Course could be the perfect fit. Here are five reasons why it’s worth considering: 1. Convenient and Flexible Life is busy…

Stretching during pregnancy is more than just a way to relieve tension—it is an essential component of overall health and well-being for expectant mothers. As the body undergoes significant changes to accommodate a growing baby, muscles and ligaments experience increased strain, often leading to discomfort in areas such as the…