AboutBrad Walker (The Stretch Coach) Expertise 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.
Experience 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).
Organizations Sports Medicine Australia
Publications 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.
Education/Credentials 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.
Past/Present Clients 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.
Question Brad
I am 50,in decent shape as I run a couple times a week and workout with weights.
I am overweight and carry a sizeable belly,although I think its hereditary as I am not a big eater.
Question:
Is it posible to do an exercise that will make me a bit more nimble and lighter on my feet?
I realise being lighter would help,and I am working on that.
My wife wants to take up dancing with me,and I have two left feet.
Also,I want to start coaching my gran children in indoor soccer and hockey this Fall,and I know you have to have strong nut also nimble legs for those sports.
Maybe I am too old,but if there is a will there is a way right?
Answer Hi Bud,
Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial.
Some people are naturally more flexible/nimble than other, but there are still a few things you can do to improve your situation.
Start to incorporate some stretches into your normal exercise routines. Make sure you warm up properly first and then add a few stretches for the hips, groin, lower back, hamstrings, etc.
A massage will also help to improve flexibility, especially if you feel like you can't get past a certain level of flexibility.
A personal trainer can also help with your flexibility. They will be able to incorporate some partner stretches to further extend your flexibility.
I hope the above has been helpful. For more information on how to stretch properly and the best stretching exercises for you, visit www.TheStretchingInstitute.com
Brad Walker
Founder & CEO
The Stretching Institute
