FAQ's

Fitness instructors, personal trainers, dance teachers and coaches who have little to no experience with flexibility training. 

Already have flexibility training experience? Scroll down to our 3rd question: I have flexibility training experience. Do I need your certification? 

An Extensa class is a flexibility training (also commonly known as "stretching") class that follows a group fitness format. It is a combination of stretching, strengthening and balance exercises. We incorporate many different types of stretching techniques in order to create safe progression and lasting results. 

The majority of classes are offered in a medium to large group setting, but they can also be used to train a client one on one, or as a cross training class for dancers and athletes.

We also have two advanced classes: Extensa Flow and Extensa Performance

If you already have experience teaching flexibility training but are looking for a way to structure your class correctly and safely, looking for recognition in your industry and/or looking to be part of an organization then our Extensa Stretching Instructor Certification is for you. 

If you have many years of experience and more advanced flexibility skills then perhaps our Extensa Flow or Performance certifications are a better fit.

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Extensa Flow and Performance involve more extreme levels of flexibility and we do not feel comfortable offering them as an independent online course. 

For now, the first step is to book a call with a master trainer. Once we get to know each other and your level of interest in the course. We then setup a course plan together. 

For more details get in touch.

Or book a call with us.  

A specialty certification assumes that you have taken or are currently enrolled in an instructor or teaching certification. And that you have some experience in your industry.

Which means we don't teach you basic anatomy, exercise science or teaching skills. We do teach you how to teach our techniques, cueing, communication, music, class formats, the exercises and much more!

Not sure if you have the correct experience? Get in touch. 

Yes. And no. The word stretching is often used incorrectly. Traditional stretching classes are often based on only one stretching technique: static stretching. Extensa Fitness specializes in flexibility training which incorporates all types of stretching techniques combined with strengthening, balance and core engagement. So, yes Extensa Fitness is a "stretching" class that incorporates all types of flexibility training in order to improve an maintain flexibility. 

No! The main goal of yoga is to lead a meditative, non competitive and spiritual way of life. Becoming more flexible from yoga is not the goal but a nice side effect. Extensa is designed specifically as a flexibility training program to achieve optimal flexibility for the entire body.

Extensa classes are adaptable for almost everyone. This depends on the choice of exercise combination, techniques, rest periods, repetitions and speed of class. Extensa classes move through every fundamental position (standing, hands and knees, seated and lying) therefore are not suitable for anyone with major exercise limitations. We do offer continuing education workshops for special populations. 

Extensa Flow and Performance classes deal with more advanced flexibility. 

Yes! We'd love to discuss your future career plans as an Extensa instructor. Send us a message via our contact page and we'll set up a voice or zoom call. Looking forward to getting to know you!