Top End Sports

http://www.topendsports.com

For my stretching related self-change project for graduate school I ended up doing a fait bit of research trying to find electronic resources to use as I worked to increase my flexibility. Other than being cheap, I wanted to have an easy-to-follow list of stretches with diagrams that I could have available as a link embedded in the reminder messages I set up through Google calendar to my blackberry.

I didn’t want something fancy or revolutionary. I wasn’t looking for a whole new approach to stretching but, more or less wanted, a turn-key series of stretches I could follow almost without thinking. I wanted something with enough guidance so I’d be inspired to do it correctly but not so regimented that I’d have to pay close attention to do it right. For those who haven’t found it yet, Top End Sports has heaps of good information ranging from testing, training, nutrition, sport psych, sports medicine, and some basics about sports biomechanics.

If you get too far into an area you know a lot about you will probably find the site accurate but a little short on detail as I did about the biomechanics of cycling. However, for general information, some fitness tests, and a list of basic stretches with helpful diagrams this is a very useful resource.

In the message reminders to my phone I have included a link to http://www.topendsports.com/medicine/stretches . While I vary the routine whenever I want to, I basically just work through the stretches 3 to 5 cycles each until I get through the whole list. Sometimes I skip upper body stretches or mix and match for shorter workouts but the list is invaluable as I mix it up to keep my flexibility training program fresh. If you’re looking for information to help inspire you to greater flexibility this site has been my number one ally as I move forward.

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