Stretching 101 with Brad Walker AKA The Stretch Coach Smashing Fifty

Like a lot of middle-aged men, I've got my fair share of aches and pains and so I reached out to one of the world's best stretch coaches to get some real insight into the world of stretching. During this episode, amongst other things, we covered:

• The main causes of pain and reduced flexibility in middle-aged men
• How stretching works
• The different type of stretches
• The mistakes people make when static stretching
• The best time of day to stretch for improved flexibility
• The difference between a stretching workout and a flexibility session
• How long you should hold a stretch for
• The basics of PNF stretching
• The many causes of knee pain

You can view the Podcast in blog format here: www. smashingfifty.com/stretching101-with-brad-walker

Brad Walker can be found at www.stretchcoach.com