Post-Run Body Care with Stretching: durumis Stretchbang Review (교대 스트레치뱅 후기)

Body Care After Running with Stretching: Gyo-dae Stretchbang Review

Hello, I'm Runninghaeyoung, a woman who loves exercise. I visited Gyo-dae Stretchbang to experience their innovative P-stretching for muscle recovery and injury prevention after exercise. The phrase, "Your body changes just by lying down; it's a new world!" immediately caught my eye. ㅎㅎ

Stretching before and after exercise is essential for injury prevention and improved athletic performance. Stretchbang provides various intensities of resistance tailored to the individual, enabling effective stretching. In particular, it easily stretches major muscles like the legs, shoulders, and back, simply by lying down.

The P-stretching at Stretchbang is short for passive stretching. It's a program that has helped a very small number of elite athletes, both domestic and international, including Kim Yeon-kyung, achieve peak physical condition. It even corrected areas that were crooked, tense, and stiff, things impossible with self-stretching. After lying down for about 30 minutes, I could already feel my body becoming more flexible.

I visited the Gyo-dae branch of Stretchbang, which is conveniently located near exit 6 of the subway station. I went there by subway. Most importantly, I had run a half-marathon the day before, so the timing was perfect. It's a good idea to book an appointment the day after a strenuous workout. Plus, the operating hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM from Monday to Friday, making it easy to visit after work.

Mon-Fri 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 10:00 - 18:00, Sun Closed

If you use Naver reservation, there's a first-visit experience program. I recommend that those who are interested try it through Naver reservation. (Free/Paid options available)

There's a place to store your belongings. Before the stretching, they provide straps, and afterward, there's a space to quickly tidy up your hair, which can get messy during the session. A professional consultation is conducted to identify problem areas, discomfort, and medical history; these details are written down and shared with the instructor. The instructors are knowledgeable in kinesiology, so they can identify areas that are impossible to address with self-stretching, and they focus more on the issues described.

The clean and quiet interior has four beds and some simple exercise equipment.

After the professional consultation, it helped to quickly restore my crooked posture, stiff muscles, and weakened joints to their original state. It not only helped with the rapid recovery and recharge of muscles fatigued from frequent running, but also made me more flexible and faster, upgrading my power. ㅎㅎㅎ

The instructor made small talk to make me feel comfortable, and the hour went by quickly. I felt like a robot that needed lubrication from head to toe, and I involuntarily made a sound, "Heup...," every time they stretched my short muscles. Could I have stretched to the maximum myself? (No)

The instructor checked in regularly to ensure the intensity was comfortable and adjusted it accordingly. The stretching I was doing before was too simple. Especially for those with short hamstrings, I highly recommend this! I loved how they stretched each muscle so meticulously.

Stretchbang is useful for those who do activities that require flexibility, as well as those who enjoy running or cycling. Even just lying down, it's a convenient way to effectively manage muscles in a short amount of time during a busy schedule. It helps not only athletes, but also office workers who sit or stand for long periods.

I believe Stretchbang is essential for those who exercise, offering injury prevention, improved flexibility, and post-workout recovery. With various intensity levels, it's easy for beginners to try. After my experience, I recommend trying a professional consultation and a 25-minute free trial or a 50-minute paid trial at the Gyo-dae Stretchbang branch via Naver reservation. Add Stretchbang to your workout routine and experience better results!