Employee Flexibility- why and how?Robert FeketeWeight room Supervisor/ Equipment Manager/ Building Manager Rowan University Recreation Center

Why?•allows you to push your body beyond its

comfort zone •provides better balance•increases the blood flow to your muscles•relaxes tense muscles that often

accompany stress•Improves posture•Increase in power and endurance

Foam Roller

•Circular piece of foam•Increases flexibility of muscles and

tendons•Reduces scar tissue•Uses body weight•Increases blood flow and circulation

Fitness Gear 24” Foam Roller

• Use/Value: Fun and easy way to reduce muscle tension and increase

flexibility• Cost: $29.99• Source:http://

www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?

productId=3968515

Stretching Bands•Improving range of motion•Uses body resistance•Enables a highly effective contract-relax

stretch•Negates the need for static-only

stretching•Comfortably stretch major muscle groups

Thera-Band Stretch Strap

• Use/Value: The Stretch Strap's numbered, multi-loop design helps users comfortably stretch their major

muscle groups as well as their extremities and specific connective tissues.

• Cost: $23.99• Source: http://shop.performancehealth.com/shop-by-

product/stretching-tools/stretch-strap

Stretch Trainer•No set up necessary•Light weight design•Improves athletic performance•8 different stretches•Targets whole body

Precor 240i Stretch Trainer

• Use/Value:To Improve Flexibilty of all employees

• Cost: $649.00• Source:

http://www.precor.com/en-us/home/products/core-and-stretching/240i-stretchtrainer

Flexible Training App•can be done anywhere •best done while watching TV or before

bedtime•Flexible pose description •Time measurement and counting •History of Management by Calendar •Custom make your own training set and

create a goal menu

Flexible Training

• Use/Value: when used it increased metabolism, lowers risk of injuries during sports, lesser falls

or trips • Cost: $0.99 (iphone/ipod)

• Source:http://www.appolicious.com/health/apps/390427-flexible-training-kazuhisa-fujimoto

Yoga Mats•Key for yoga•Pulse rate decreases •repertory rate decreases•Cardiovascular efficiency increases •Excretory functions improve •Posture improves •Endurance increases •Energy level increases

YOGA Accessories 1/4'' Extra Thick Deluxe Yoga Mat

• Use/Value: Essential for Yoga• Cost:$12.99

• Source:http://www.yogaaccessories.com/yoga-accessories-1-4-inch-extra-thick-

deluxe-yoga-mat.html

Conclusion•Have a healthier staff•A more energetic staff

•More output