Welcome to StreXercise!

This StreXercise fitness training website is designed to provide a forum for videos, photos and other information demonstrating the benefits of combining both stretching and exercising into a fitness training event targeting various areas of the human physiology. (Physiology not only includes the muscles, but the ligaments, and bone structures as well).

StreXercise activity typically involves the use of pulley systems, resistance bands or other variable force equipment. Variable force equipment is key to safe and productive StreXercise training.

When moving parts of the human physiology along a full range of motion pathway (i.e., circling straightened arms), the counter-resistance capabilities of the physiology involved will vary.

The term counter-resistance is used instead of descriptive terms such as stronger and weaker because the later terms imply excesses or deficiencies not necessarily the focus of StreXercise training activity.

StreXercise simply seeks to engage various parts of the physiology through full range of motion activation and strengthening using variable resistance apparatus. The  user is in full control of how much resistance is applied and counter-resistance exerted throughout the StreXercise movements.

Therefore using variable resistance apparatus is most suitable for StreXercise activity.

In addition, variable resistance apparatus enables variable directionality of physical movement involved as well as the counter-resistance applied. Because our bodies are uniquely built, each person will engage a movement along a particular custom tailored pathway. Using variable resistance apparatus, therefore, encourages movement along non-ridged/linear pathways (i.e., such as static weights which are uni-directional, gravity based resistance forces). It is this flexible directionality which encourages a full range of movement when engaging in StreXercise activity.

The StreXercise training techniques showcased here don’t just happen overnight. Each person comes to a fitness training environment with unique backgrounds. Certain sports such as football, baseball, basketball, gymnastics and dance train differently in the areas of stretch and strength development. These backgrounds have targeted certain muscles, and have resulted in various forms of strength and flexibility development. Many may not have either flexibility or strength training backgrounds at all. This makes StreXercising an ideal place to begin a fitness training program. It works with current flexibility and strength capabilities, while progressing safely within the limitations of the physiology involved. Increasing resistance and range of motion as determined by development achieved over time.

When combining both stretch and exercise together, an optimal symbiosis of flexibility and strength training can be achieved.

The result, an ever more expansive and functional training experience resulting in a enhanced quality of life.

Michael Uribe

Founder, StreXercise

(Stretch + Exercise = StreXercise)

Note:

StreXercising is ideal for individuals introducing themselves to strength training. Utilizing both stretch and exercise together will contribute to a flexible, injury free experience. StreXercise is ideal for those recovering from injuries seeking to recover as much movement as possible to the affected physiology.