
Intermediate: Freedom of Movement
Feel free in your own body again with movement you never thought you’d get back!
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Initial Assessment
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Initial Assessment Prep
The initial assessment is a crucial first step in your flexibility and mobility journey. This assessment helps you establish a baseline, giving you a clear picture of your starting point so you can measure your progress throughout the course.
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Assessment: Forward Fold
The Forward Fold Assessment measures your starting level of hamstring, lower back, and hip flexibility. At this stage, focus on maintaining proper form rather than depth.
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Assessment: Squat
The Squat Assessment helps evaluate your lower body flexibility, stability, and range of motion. Take note of how deep you can squat, whether your heels stay down, and if you experience any tightness in your hips or ankles. This initial photo will serve as your reference point for tracking improvements in mobility and posture.
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Assessment: Wheel
The Wheel Assessment measures spinal, shoulder, and hip flexibility. Whether you're performing a small backbend or a full wheel pose, take note of your range of motion, comfort level, and ability to maintain form. This first photo will serve as your baseline to track improvements in spinal mobility.
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Intermediate: Week One
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Mobility: Dynamic Strength and Flexibility
In this lesson, you will focus on combining dynamic movements with strength and flexibility training. The routine includes alternating lunges with overhead block holds to build lower body strength and stability while improving shoulder mobility.
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Flexibility: Dynamic Strength and Flexibility
In this lesson, you will focus on deepening your flexibility, particularly in your hips, hamstrings, and back. The routine includes deep lunge twists using blocks to open the hips and improve spinal rotation, followed by a seated forward fold to lengthen the hamstrings.
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Intermediate: Week Two
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Mobility: Intermediate Understanding of Movement
In this lesson, you will focus on mastering lower body mobility through targeted movements that increase hip and ankle flexibility, while improving overall strength and stability.
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Flexibility: Intermediate Understanding of Movement
In this lesson, you will explore a combination of active and passive stretches designed to deepen your flexibility while strengthening your muscles in elongated positions. The routine includes deep lunge stretches using blocks to help open up your hips and improve hip alignment.
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Intermediate: Week Three
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Mobility: Full-Body Fluidity
In this lesson, you will work on enhancing the connection between your upper and lower body to create smoother, more fluid movements.
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Flexibility: Full-Body Fluidity
In this lesson, you will focus on deep stretches to enhance flexibility in your hips, ankles, and lower back. The routine begins with a quad and hip flexor stretch using blocks for support, allowing you to sink deeper while maintaining proper alignment.
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Intermediate: Week Four
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Mobility: Deepening Control and Range of Motion
In this lesson, you will focus on deepening your control and increasing your range of motion with movements that target flexibility and stability in the hips, shoulders, and lower back.
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Flexibility: Deepening Control and Range of Motion
In this lesson, you will focus on deep, targeted stretches to enhance flexibility in your hips, hamstrings, and lower back.
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Final Assessment
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Final Assessment
The final assessment is your opportunity to reflect on the progress you’ve made throughout the course. By comparing your before and after photos, you’ll be able to see the full scope of your transformation—from improved flexibility and mobility to reduced discomfort and increased ease in movement.
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Assessment: Forward Fold
Now that you've completed the course, the final forward fold assessment allows you to see the full impact of your flexibility training. Your hamstrings, lower back, and hips should feel significantly more open, and your depth in the forward fold should have improved. Look back at your initial photo to see just how much progress you've made—your hard work has paid off!
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Assessment: Squat
Your final squat assessment serves as a celebration of your strength and mobility progress. By now, you should feel more confident in a deep squat position, with improved hip and ankle flexibility. Reviewing your first assessment photo will highlight how much progress you’ve made in control, depth, and comfort in this essential movement.
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Assessment: Wheel
In the final assessment, you’ll see the full results of your consistent flexibility training. Your wheel pose should feel stronger, deeper, and more controlled than in the beginning. Looking back at your initial assessment photo will show how much your mobility has transformed, and you can take pride in your ability to move with greater ease and confidence.
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Checking Your Final Progress
Take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come—from your initial assessment to now, you’ve built greater strength, control, and confidence in your body. Whether it’s deeper stretches, better posture, or reduced discomfort in daily movements, your progress is something to be proud of. Keep moving, keep stretching, and most importantly, enjoy the freedom and ease you’ve gained.
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR ✳
Stephan H.
Stephan is a certified and experienced trainer with a passion for helping individuals improve their mobility, flexibility, and overall quality of life. With years of expertise in working with clients, particularly those aged 40 and above, Stephan specializes in creating accessible and effective programs that cater to beginners and those facing mobility challenges. His patient, encouraging approach and deep understanding of movement techniques ensure that participants feel supported and confident throughout their journey. Stephan’s goal is to help each person unlock their body’s potential, reduce pain, and regain freedom of movement through carefully crafted, progressive routines.
Course FAQ
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This course is designed for individuals aged 40-70 who are beginners or have lost mobility and flexibility due to age or inactivity. It’s ideal for anyone looking to improve their range of motion, reduce aches and pains, and move more comfortably in their daily life.
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No prior experience or flexibility is required. The course is beginner-friendly and progresses gradually over 4 weeks. Each exercise includes modifications to suit various levels of ability, so you can start at your own pace.
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We do recommend that you have yoga blocks or something similar to help support you in some movements. Otherwise, no special equipment is needed for this course. All you’ll need is a comfortable space to move in and optionally, some support tools like a chair or cushion if you need extra assistance with certain exercises.
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The course consists of two 15- to 25-minute videos each day, focusing on mobility in the morning and flexibility in the evening, 5 days a week. This totals about 3 hours per week, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule.
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The course includes modifications and regressions for each exercise to accommodate various levels of mobility and flexibility. Stephan, the certified trainer, will guide you through gentle, safe movements that help reduce pain and gradually increase your range of motion.
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You will have milestone assessments at the start and at the end of the course. These assessments will help you track improvements in flexibility and mobility and identify areas where you’ve made progress.