About this episode

This episode discusses the biology of flexibility and effective stretching methods to improve range of motion and exercise performance.

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain the biology of flexibility and discuss the organ systems that shape range of motion and limb flexibility. I also discuss different types of stretching, which methods are most effective, and practical tools for timing stretching relative to exercise. Finally, I provide specific protocols for how intensely and how often to stretch to maximize flexibility, support exercise performance, and offset age-related losses of flexibility. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Flexibility (00:00:22) Muscle, Nerves & Connective Tissue; Range of Motion (00:03:16) Golgi Tendon Organs, Load Sensing (00:04:41) von Economo Neurons, Body Discomfort, Stretch Relaxation (00:11:11) Sponsor: LMNT (00:12:43) Types of Stretching: Dynamic, Ballistic, Static & Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) (00:15:43) Tool: Static Stretching Protocol, Frequency (00:18:33) Warming Up for Stretching, Exercise (00:20:37) Sponsor: Eight Sleep (00:21:55) Static Stretching & Aging…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Huberman

Topics covered

• flexibility
• stretching protocols
• exercise performance
• age-related flexibility
• biological systems

Keywords

• flexibility
• stretching
• exercise
• protocols
• biological systems
• age-related loss
• performance

Sponsors

AG1, LMNT, Eight Sleep

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