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Essentials: Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching Protocols
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The Anderson Method reframes flexibility training: instead of chasing a fixed distance (like always touching your toes), you find the point where you can genuinely feel the target muscle working that day. Stress, temperature, and fatigue all shift your daily range of motion. Honour that variability and you'll likely find your range expands significantly within a single session.
