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Stretch Loop TM - Reviews as a "Stretching
Tool"
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"I have been using the Stretch Loop for the past
two years. I have found this inexpensive simple device very rewarding. It
has increased my flexibility and has allowed me to practice the martial art
that I love well into my fifties. I can actually do high kicks without
worrying about hurting myself. I recommend the Stretch Loop for all
practicing martial artists. It takes so little time and the benefits far
outweigh the time spent."
Michael Schroeder, 5th Dan tae kwon do - 5/15/2010
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"I am happy to say Thank you. The Stretch Loop
is great. I used to use it almost daily, but I am on a different training
program for 90 days, so I use it weekly now. It has improved my
stretching and flexibility. It was a great way for me to reach my goal of
being able to do a split at 40 years old. I am not there yet, but I can
say that I am way closer than I was prior to me purchasing the Stretch
Loop. I also travel on business and it worked great during my last trip.
I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested
who doesn't want to pay an arm and a leg for a leg stretcher. The Stretch
Loop does the same, and a fraction of the cost. Thank you."
Roger C. Ringer Jr.-3/21/2010
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“At the ripe old age of 53, I
decided to take karate. Your product is excellent. I use it with other
stretches and have been doing a routine that includes the Stretch Loop for
about three weeks now. I can really notice the difference.”
Paul - 3/20/2010
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TOTALLY TAE KWON DO MAGAZINE -ISSUE 8 -OCTOBER
2009
Product Review By
Dan Davis
Page 18
http://www.raynerslanetkd.com/TTKD/TotallyTKD_Issue_8.pdf
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S tretch
Loop™ Review by Dan "Tendangan Sakti"
Davies
Martial Arts Instructor,
Flexibility Coach, and Writer
"The Stretch Loop™ is nothing
short of superb. Its design is simple yet tremendously effective, and it
succeeds where all other stretching machines fail.
For over 20 years I have been a
practitioner of Taekwondo, a martial art in which kicks are an integral part
of the curriculum. Therefore I have always been interested in stretching,
which includes trying every stretching machine available on the market.
Its unique design makes the
Stretch Loop™ the best I have ever encountered. Most stretching machines are
designed to simulate floor stretches such as the splits, but for athletes who
use kicks in their sport (martial artists and dancers, for example) stretches
such as splits – and consequently machines designed to simulate splits – are
practically useless.
Flexibility is specific to the
demands you place on your body. This is because there are two kinds of
stretch receptors in your muscles: one which detects how far and how fast you
stretch, and the other detecting how far only. In other words, flexibility is
specific to the angle of the joints and position in which you perform the
exercise. For that reason floor stretches, and therefore floor-mounted
stretched devices, provide very little benefit to kickers.
The Stretch Loop™ is designed in
such a way to provide you with the optimum position in which to develop
maximum kicking-specific flexibility. Working out with this product also
reduces stress on the joints and improves balance when compared to traditional
floor stretches. The standing position of the stretches provides an
additional kick to the cardiovascular benefits of your workout.
The instructions and exercise chart
provided with the product are clear and very easy to follow, and setting it up
ready for your workout takes just seconds. It is easily stored and portable,
which makes it a winner for me because I spend a lot of time travelling the
country delivering seminars on sports conditioning and self-defence. Needless
to say I will take the Stretch Loop™ with me to use in my hotel rooms, as well
as demonstrating its effectiveness in all of my future seminars.
The low price makes this product
excellent value for money, and the customer service offered by MT Creates is
exceptional. I cannot say enough good things about this product and its
creators. If you are serious about your training then you need the Stretch
Loop™ in your workout! "
Dan Davies
20+ years martial arts
experience, Taekwondo and Kickboxing black belt,
Certified self-defence instructor,Certified
personal fitness trainer,Certified Yoga teacher,Certified
Pilates teacher,Certified aerobics instructor.
Visit his website at:
http://www.tendangansakti.com
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PRODUCT
REVIEW:
Posted on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at
5:51 PM by Jenny Goebel
http://www.getkidsmoving.com
"Recently,
we were able to try out a product that can enable a person to get a good lower
body stretch more easily. The
Stretch Loop, brainchild of Mario Tardif of M.T. Creates,
Inc., seeks to simplify as well as extend the benefits of your stretch
routine.
Handy and easy to use, the
Stretch Loop has you use your own body weight to comfortably make the most of
your stretching. Comprised of a rope and pulley fixture, it is simple enough
for anyone to work with, whether an avid runner needing to stretch out your
leg muscles before a run, a yoga instructor looking for a break in the routine
of floor stretches, or a kid in a martial arts class. Easily portable you
don’t have to forgo the best part of your exercise program just because you’re
traveling.
Important for stress reduction,
balance improvement, muscle performance and more, stretching is most often
completed on the floor, alone, with a partner or with an unstable chair. For
those who are uncomfortable or even just bored with these options, the Stretch
Loop presents an enjoyable alternative. The rope is slid through the pulley
which is affixed to either an eyehook in the ceiling or to a door jamb
bracket. Your ankle goes through the looped end of the rope, and your hand
gently pulls to create resistance at the opposite end. A noteworthy
benefit…breathing during the stretching is improved by the standing position
thereby increasing your oxygen intake and enhancing your workout.
A quick set-up
option is provided for with the inclusion of a door casing bracket; I would
check the sizes of your door jambs first; you may not need to order the “kit
with door bracket” if the bracket won’t fit. If this is the case, a large eye
hook is what you’ll need for installation; directions for this are included in
the kit.
A large diagram clearly
illustrating 8 leg-stretch exercises is also included in the kit and can be
hung on the wall near your Stretch Loop for easy reference; for me this is a
very handy and necessary visual aide. I would also encourage you to
visit the Stretch Loop website to view photographs and video of the
Stretch Loop in use; this was very helpful for me! M.T. Creates affords their
customers ample support through the website. Instructions are thorough and
should be read carefully for safety information. A certain degree of physical
ability is needed to perform these exercises, but with practice, they should
become routine.
To learn more visit
The Stretch Loop website.
Posted
on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 05:51PM
by
 Jenny
Goebel
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Video Interview:
http://www.stretchsport.com
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"I am totally delighted with your Stretch Loop.
It is so easy to use and the the results are immediate. I am 34 years old and
started taking Karate with my 5yr old just last year. I had participated in 2
tournaments prior to using your product and since have been told by
both judges and fellow competitors what a difference they have seen with my
flexibility."
Thanks very much,
Heath W. Knight - 4/7/08
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"The
Stretch Loop is a good way to stretch when you are on the road. I live on the
road 8 months of the year in hotels and will hang it in the door well. At home
I use it every day to stretch before my work out. I work as a martial arts
photographer and have to get up and down all day. The stretch loop helps to
keep by legs from hurting.
http://www.manwithinanartmartialartsstudios.com
Christopher Ward
- 4/4/08
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| "WOW, I AM A BELIEVER! I
finally found a place that I could hang the stretcher and went through the
stretches. I was amazed. It is so easy!! I know that stretching is good for
you, and helps in aging as well. I have wanted to stretch consistently but it
is so hard to sit on the floor and stretch for air! Even after that you
haven't accomplished much! This was easy and very effective! 20 minutes
after the stretch I had this sensation as if I had a rush of blood to the
joints in my hips, and even my knee's. My quads and hams felt great and
almost rejuvenated. " |
BOB- 3/21/08
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"I think the product is excellent. Only wish
they had a better training manual. Stretching for dummy’s kind of thing. I
still can’t do some of the stretches without feeling like I’m going to fall
and don’t know why. I’d buy another one for a down the road spare if someone
could teach me to do #8, as that’s the one I need the most and can’t do.
That’s my fault, not the stretchers; it’s a great idea and product." |
P. Wikenczy
- 3/17/08
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Thank you, excellent
stretching device. Compact and durable." |
M. De Campo- 3/17/08
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"Yes it is a good product thanks." |
N. Edwards -
3/14/08
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device." |
D. Wagner- 3/14/08
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" It's awesome!!! I have not
gotten where I want to be yet (full splits) but I have easily doubled my
flexibility to a chest high side and roundhouse without a warm up (cold).
Before I could only go to the thigh level after a long warm up. The
Stretch Loop allows you to stretch dynamically slowly and safely each time
exceeding your limits a little more and more two or more times a day to retain
muscle memory. No one says stretching isn't weirdly painful but the type
of stretching discomfort becomes something you look forward to as you hold
your position safely for as long as you can pushing further within your own
body limitations. As with anything you want to last, you progress slowly over
time to expand those tendons and ligaments so you can do your high kicks
cold...nobody has time for an hour of stretching when your life is on the line
or you are just late to class." |
Anonymous- 3/13/08
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" We have had the stretcher
up and in use for over a month. People stand in line to use it. I have an open
ceiling to our gym and hung it there instead of a door jam. I have several
stretchers for the students to use, but yours is the one that sees the
most use. I have tried it and found that it is very easy to use. It gives a
better stretch than a regular floor model. It seems to assist with balance as
well. I found that following the instructions and not relying on the stretcher
to hold your weight forces you to work on balance at the same time. I
wish you much success with your product. I am going to recommend it during my
DT4EMS classes." Kip Teitsort
- Paramedic Self-Defense
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" Your stretcher is simple
to use and extremely effective and takes no space in home. I walk several
miles per day. I am 58 years old and I am enjoying greater physical
flexibility than I have
had in over 20 years. Thank you. " |
Larry Mutz
-Water Meter Reader for City of Punta Gorda
| " The stretcher is extremely effective, light weight, and cost effective."
Kevin Formica -Business Owner
-Karate Instructor for Kids and Parents
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| " Easy to use just
about anywhere. Great for stretch and stability."
Michel
D'Amboise - Project Manager -2nd Degree Black Belt
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| " It just makes it so much easier to apply your own body weight."
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Kevin Sayers - 36 yrs old- Ice Arena Manager
| " Smaller, more
compact and easier to store than other stretching machines we've used." |
Jeff
Doty - 37 yrs old - Karate Instructor
| " You get a
full range of motion stretch. You use your own body weight to get a good
stretch." |
Adam Fluke - 42 yrs old - Business Owner & Hockey Player
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" The Loop is unique as it provides self regulated up pressure equally on the
stretching area." |
James Walsh
-54 yrs old - V.P. Natural Sales - Hockey Player,
Aerobic Activities, and Ply metric Training.
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"Provides a more controlled stretch with less opportunity for injury. A more
focused way to stretch." |
Steve
Hansen -Business Owner & Hockey Player
| " It forces you to
balance the supporting leg which develops strength." |
Chris Esposito - 37 yrs old - Kickboxing
Instructor
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