Sydney, home to a vibrant coastal metropolis, is a hotbed of fitness-oriented outdoor activities. Now, Sydney Airport has recently welcomed its very own assisted stretching studio that’s right in line with this healthy ethos.
This May, the new assisted stretching studio at Sydney Airport opened its doors. But don’t be mistaken, this isn’t simply an open spot to do some yoga at the airport. It’s a personalized elongating session with “flexologists”. Travelers cramped in a seat for hours can now get some expert muscle and tension relief right at the airport!
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What is a stretch studio, anyway?
Stretch studios are the latest fitness art. These studios are kind of like a combination of physical therapy, with a dash of chiropractic attention thrown in for good health on a travel day.
Have you ever had that feeling of tightness through your calves after a long flight? It’s a clear sign of adrenal overload and stretching can definitely help!
A stretching studio can help reduce the risk of DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), alleviate stiff muscle pain and aide with travel stress.
What I love about the new assisted stretching studio at Sydney Airport is that it helps improve flexibility and posture. These are two things that often become compromised on long-haul flights and prolonged sitting during travel.
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What does the Stretch Studio at Sydney Airport offer travelers?
Assisted stretching is a form of static stretching. With static stretching a “flexologist” (a professional assistive stretcher) exerts gentle force on the limb. This allows them to move it into a new position, holding it for a specific amount of time to lengthen and stretch the muscle fiber and tissue.
This helps to create alignment in the muscle and body and contributes to improved flexibility, increased muscle control and an expanded range of motion. This kind of stretching activates the deep postural muscles and thus can help eliminate many sources of chronic pain.
Increased flexibility within the joints and muscles decreases muscle tension, and relieves stress from the joints. It also corrects muscle imbalances which can improve overall fitness and help reduce the risk of injury while exercising and in everyday life.
Like most stretch studios, Stretch Studio at Sydney Airport practices what they call “passive stretching”. This means that rather than straining for your toes, your coach is the one applying pressure to your body to help the muscles loosen up. This ensures you can fully relax into the stretch to gain the most benefit from the manipulation.
The benefits of assisted stretching
There are many benefits to regular assisted stretching for frequent travelers, especially:
- Increased range of motion
- Increased muscle relaxation
- Relief from stiffness
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Decreased risk of injury
- Increased blood flow to your muscles
- Decreased risk of DVT
- Enhanced physical and athletic skills
- Reduction in physical and mental stress
- Improved quality of life
You can walk into Sydney Airport’s Stretch Studio at any time, no need to book an appointment. The cost is $39 for 15 minutes. It’s the best 15 minutes you could invest in for your health and wellbeing while traveling.
Whether you’re going to Sydney on business or you’re there to soak up the sunny outdoors-obsessed culture, you’re going to have a better trip after a visit to this stretch studio. Sydney is a city that’s best explored on foot, so get your body ready to make the most of Australia’s vibrant capital.
The Stretch Studio at Sydney Airport is located in Terminal 1 (International). It’s after security near Gate 24. Happy stretching!
Have you tried a stretch studio before? Do you think they are an essential health service to have at an airport?