Learn how stretching exercises can help with muscle pain and posture in this free online health and fitness course.

Do you know that people lose 20 to 40 percent of their muscle as they age? This causes a loss of muscle strength and bouts of muscle pain. This practical course explains how stretching exercises slow the degeneration of muscles and provide other health benefits. We delve into the science of exercise and human anatomy to demonstrate the value of regular stretching. We identify the most critical safety issues to consider when performing dynamic or static stretches.

This health and fitness course compares dynamic and static stretching exercises used to build muscle. Static stretching exercises require that you hold a single position for short periods of time and their dynamic counterparts involve controlled movements. Our short videos are easy to understand as you follow the steps of each exercise. We show you which of the 26 exercises provided by the course target particular muscles and explain how long these stretches should last.

We explain how to plan a fifteen-minute full-body exercise routine that includes static and dynamic stretches. You can even learn to guide others in improving their flexibility and posture as a personal trainer or fitness instructor. A regular stretching exercise routine can help you overcome many health issues, from back pain to circulation. This health and fitness course helps you take the first step towards better posture and flexibility with confidence.