Feeling sore after leg day at the gym? Here’s some good news—Stretch Zone, the national wellness franchise focused on stretching and mobility, is planning to open its third Birmingham-area location along U.S. 280 near Greystone.

What is Stretch Zone?

Let’s be honest with ourselves: we’re probably not as flexible as we should be. Even for those who exercise regularly, it’s all too easy to brush off stretching at the end of a workout. However, stretching is truly essential and brings about a multitude of benefits, including:

Reduced likelihood of injury when putting muscles under strain
Increased flexibility and mobility
Improved blood circulation, aiding in muscle recovery
Reduced muscle soreness

While you may remember some stretches from grade school, healthy flexibility requires more than touching your toes. That’s where Stretch Zone shines.

Founded in Florida in 2004, Stretch Zone is the world’s first and largest practitioner-assisted stretching franchise, with more than 400 locations in 41 states. Stretch Zone’s “secret” lies in its patented, science-based stretching system called the Stretch Zone Method. Using their own table design and belt system that targets specific muscles, Stretch Zone users get a personalized, guided stretching routine focused on stretch reflex and increasing active range of motion.

Stretch Zone to open third Birmingham-area location

According to a post on Stretch Zone’s social media, the company is planning to open a new Birmingham-area location in the near future. Located at 701 Doug Baker Blvd., Suite 107-B in The Village at Lee Branch, this will be Stretch Zone’s third Birmingham-area location and 11th overall in Alabama.

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