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Exercise and Flexibility Viewable by Premium Members Only How flexible are you? The more flexible you are the easier it is to do most forms of exercise. Exercise is key to weight loss and to help you maintain your reduced weight.

Specific Stretching Exercises Viewable by Premium Members Only Stretching before you begin to exercise is very important to prevent injury. In some respects, injury to a muscle group can be worse than a broken bone; so do not take stretching lightly especially if you are overweight or obese. A My Weight World personal trainer overviews this topic in picture in picture format.

Types of Stretching Exercises Viewable by Premium Members Only Did you know that there are a number of types of stretching of your muscles? If you did not know this don't feel bad. Most people just think of stretching as "stretching". This presentation will introduce you to seven of the more common types of stretching to improve your flexibility and overall workout.

The Health Benefits of Using Stretch Bands Viewable by Premium Members Only In this picture in picture video one of the My Weight World Exercise Physiologists discusses the health benefits of using resistance stretch bands. It is surprising how such as simple and inexpensive device can help you control and lose weight. These bands are sold in the My Weight World on line store if you are interested in buying them and are very cost effective. In addition, you can see one of our My Weight World Exercise Physiologists actually demonstrate how to use these bands in the exercise video section of our website (those videos demonstrate actual usage this presentation discusses the health benefits - for best results watch this overview and those demonstrations).

Agility and Exercise Viewable by Premium Members Only In this "picture in picture" segment; watch as one of the My Weight World Certified Exercise Physiologists goes through the topic of agility and how important it is to a good exercise routine. Whether you have no weight problem, are 10 lb over weight or have morbid obesity, agility is a key to your life and exercise.

Creating a Stretch Routine Viewable by Premium Members Only In order to maximize your work out you need to understand and practice good stretching. This presentation covers a number of stretching topics such as; benefits, mistakes, warming up, what a good stretch is, risky routines, duration, breathing, cooling down, massage, when to stretch, using a partner, improving flexibility, pain, muscle soreness as well as how to prevent overstretching. Consistent weight loss and maintenance requires you to exercise, and a good exercise program includes stretching.

The Physiology of Stretching Viewable by Premium Members Only If you want to maximize weight loss you must incorporate exercise into your routine. To do exercise correctly requires you to stretch. This presentation introduces some "science" around the art of stretching and covers such topics as; muscle composition, how muscles contract, connective tissue, cooperating muscle groups, stretching function and finally the components of a good stretch.