StretchTrainer

Why Buy a Precor?

A lot of people who know stretching is an important part of a complete workout rarely stretch. Why not? Some think it takes too long. Or they don't know how to stretch properly. Others don't like the idea of stretching on a floor mat.

The Precor StretchTrainer doesn't take any of these excuses lying down. It's easy, it feels good, and it quickly helps people get consistent stretches every time. The StretchTrainer's patented design increases flexibility, improves overall athletic performance and can even reduce the chance of injury. All this explains why universities, rehabilitation facilities, professional sports teams and athletes are using the StretchTrainer.

A New and Better Way to Stretch
The StretchTrainer was designed to let people isolate muscles so they can stretch correctly and more thoroughly than stretching on the floor. Stretching from the seated position, users are able to keep their pelvis and knees in place and better stabilize their back. Using their own body weight and by gently rocking backwards in the pivot seat holding onto the handlebar, the user is able to achieve a full stretch in much less time than stretching on the floor.

The Benefits of the StretchTrainer
The StretchTrainer improves flexibility for everyday activities. The more flexible a person's joints, muscles and tendons are, the more efficiently and safely he or she will be able to accomplish the ordinary movements they perform countless times a day. Beyond that, some of the ways StretchTraining might impact certain individuals:

Improved athletic performance and coordination
StretchTraining uses a series of muscular contractions and relaxations that send signals through the pathways of the central nervous system. Frequent use of these pathways will increase coordination. In addition, all joints have their own level of flexibility. Tight muscles or joints can lead to improper body mechanics. Flexible joints and muscles allow the athlete to conduct the most efficient and effective movement.

May relieve or reduce back pain
Many individuals who suffer back pain have inflexible hamstrings coupled with weak abdominal muscles. This causes the pelvis to tilt forward when standing, decreasing the curvature of the lumbar spine and resulting in added stress on the vertebral column, an increased load on the postural muscle, and fatigue. Since the StretchTrainer keeps a person's pelvis in place and stabilizes extremities, users are able to "unload" the spine, relieving stress on the vertebral column.

Prevents loss of flexibility over time
The StretchTrainer can be especially beneficial for those people who have not stretched in years. While flexibility will decrease dramatically if a person doesn't stretch, flexibility will not decrease with age if a person continues to stretch. Many older individuals may resist stretching since it requires being on the floor and it's an unfamiliar routine. The StretchTrainer addresses these concerns since users are placed in proper stretching position off the floor and key stretches are clearly detailed on the instructional placard.

May relieve arthritis pain
Arthritis sufferers and any individual with a degenerative joint condition may find relief with the StretchTrainer. As the joints move, the amount of synovial fluid in the joints increases while the thickness of the fluid decreases. This process enhances the lubrication in the joint and can even delay the onset or progression of arthritis.

Built to Last and Last and Last
Like any Precor product, the StretchTrainer was built with both the user and owner in mind. For the user, it's as easy as getting on and get stretching. There is an instructional placard that details the eight essential stretches. There are comfortable wrist wraps to provide comfortable security as you go through the movements. And the handlebars and kneepads are covered with sweat-resistant foam for added comfort and long-term durability. From the owner's perspective, the StretchTrainer is easy to assemble and place anywhere. And since its frame is made with powder-coated steel to prevent rusting and chipping, it will look good on the floor for years to come.

So those are just a few of the reasons why the Precor StretchTrainer should be your choice when it comes to stretching equipment. To really experience the difference and to feel the unique motion, it's best to experience Precor in person. Click below to find your nearest Precor dealer or to find more information about Precor products.