In this episode of The Fit2 Perform Podcast, we dive into a topic that’s often misunderstood in the performing world: overstretching. Flexibility is praised, pushed, and sometimes forced, but what if more flexibility is actually costing you performance, control, and long-term joint health?
Bobby and Steffan unpack the fine balance between being bendy and being strong and why mobility might be the flexibility upgrade you actually need. 🎭💪
In this episode:
⚠️ The Hidden Risks of Overstretching
From joint instability to performance plateaus, we reveal what really happens when flexibility goes too far and why more isn’t always better.
🔄 Flexibility vs. Mobility
What’s the difference? Why do you need both? And how do you know when you’re chasing the wrong one?
🩰 Performers Specific Mobility
Dancers, yogis, aerialists...we see you. We talk about how to safely maintain flexibility while building the control and strength your body craves.
🔧 Stability Tools & Training Tips
Simple techniques to build more control, balance, and joint integrity, without sacrificing your range of motion.
🧠 Mindset Shifts Around “Tightness”
Why being stiff isn’t always bad, and how rethinking your goals around flexibility could actually make you a better, stronger performer.
👉 Tune in now to The Hidden Dangers of Overstretching – Flexibility vs. Stability on The Fit2 Perform Podcast. Got questions, concerns, or stories about flexibility training? Email us at talk@fit-2.co.uk and join the conversation.
