Range Optimization™ is a fully-customized stretching, mobility and extensibility program tailored towards the individual and unique needs of the athlete. The program is designed to correct imbalances, reduce limitations, increase range of motion, improve agility, and minimize incorrect movement patterns via a combination of static, dynamic, neuromuscular, assisted and self-performed flexibility techniques, custom tailored based on the athletes initial Kinetic Audit assessment.
How does it Work?
Based on the data compiled from your Kinetic Audit, we now have a comprehensive understanding of all of your movement patterns. This includes range of motion, flexibility, lack of mobility, overactive muscles, underactive tissue, incorrect movement patterns, imbalances, limitations in connective tissue (joints, ligaments, fascia, etc) and possibly anatomical genetically predisposed restrictions in your body’s kinetic chain. This knowledge is then compiled and used to design a Range Optimization plan for you that can be followed with your coach, a Ho’Omau coach or on your own.
When is the best time?
The earlier, the better. Often, athletes who are just starting with running, cycling, swimming or strength training are at a phase of inspiration and high motivation. As anyone can guess, that is usually a bad time to work on an individual’s “flaws” and limitations. If an athlete has already been involved in an endurance sport for many years, incorrect movement patterns, muscle overuse and underactive tissue almost certainly exist and are now deeply ingrained in the athlete’s kinetic chain, central nervous system and movement memory. With long-term athletes, Range Optimization can require patience, while newer athletes have the incredible opportunity to start on the right foot – usually requiring much less time to optimize motion flexibility, balancing the body while reducing many potential injury pitfalls along the way.
In summary, the Ho’Omau Range Optimization program is just as useful for individuals starting their fitness journey today as it is for elite athletes and age groupers.