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Brad Walker – AKA The Stretch Coach

Coach, author, speaker, stretching expert and nationally ranked athlete

Brad Walker has coached elite level and world champion athletes from sports as diverse as triathlon, motor cycle racing, roller skating, squash and baseball. He’s lectured extensively on stretching, flexibility and sports injury management. In 1990 Brad was ranked 3rd in Australia as a junior competitor at the National Triathlon Long Course Championships (2.2km swim, 80km bike, 20km run). And more recently, represented Australia at the 2018 Triathlon World Championships.

Brad Walker - Coach, speaker and nationally ranked athlete

Brad Walker is featured in dozens of magazines and on hundred’s of websites

Brad is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England (now Southern Cross University) and has postgraduate accreditation’s in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. His stretching and sports injury articles have been published in numerous health and fitness magazines and extensively online at sites like the Washington Post, the New York Times, About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com. Magazines such as Runners World, Bicycling, Triathlete, Swimming and Fitness, and Triathlon Sports have all featured his work.

Dozens of Magazines and 100's of websites

100,000+ Google references and a reputation as the “Stretching Guru”

Brad is often referred to as the Stretch Coach and has even been called the Stretching Guru. He’s been involved in the field of stretching, flexibility and sports injury management since the early 1990’s and over that time has built a reputation as the go-to-guy for all things stretching and flexibility; so much so, that he now sits on expert panels for 7 different companies, and Google cites over 100,000 references to him and his work on the internet.

Google search results page for Brad Walker Stretching, featuring a prominently highlighted search box

Brad Walker’s books listed in 5 Amazon best-seller categories

Since 1995 Brad has been at the cutting edge of research and development into the field of stretching and flexibility. He’s written more books and articles on stretching and flexibility than any other author. In fact, Amazon has listed his books on 5 of their best-seller lists both in the US and the UK. Visit Brad’s Amazon Author page.

A collage of Amazon bestsellers featuring popular books on stretching and workout training, promoting a healthy lifestyle

Course Creator and Chief Stretch Adviser to the StretchLab Flexologist Training Program

In 2017 Brad was recruited by StretchLab, a world leader in providing one-on-one assisted stretching services and small group stretch classes. Brad developed the stretching protocols and procedures that StretchLab uses daily. He also created the extensive 70+ hour Flexologist Training Program (FTP) that StretchLab uses internationally to train their Flexologists.

StretchLab Flexologist Training Program (FTP)

40,000+ customers from 122 countries and 4,500+ “5-Star” reviews for Brad Walker and StretchCoach.com

Brad is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England and has postgraduate accreditation’s in athletics, swimming, and triathlon coaching. And he prides himself on offering the most simple, easy-to-understand “how-to” information on stretching and flexibility. Scroll down to read what some of his customers are saying…

40,000 customers and over 2,500 5-star reviews
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Adam Pillsbury
19:15 20 Oct 22
The stretching posters I bought are detailed and have improved my stretching after workouts greatly!
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Luke Reineck
12:18 21 Sep 22
Thorough review of anatomy and physiology. Great videos of proper stretching technique. This worked well to train my staff and increase the services I offer at my chiropractic office.
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Kevin Munn LMT
13:47 04 Aug 22
Great material and customer service located in one place
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Abbey Dixon
19:46 27 Jul 22
Learning alot and getting ready to offer stretching with my massages or even separate! Great program!!
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Dolly Mersinger
13:03 06 Jun 22
Have been very happy doing my "stretch tape " in the morning. My trainer comments on my "excellent" flexibility often during our work-outs.
You are correct that if one ignores stretching in there fitness regime then they do so at their own peril. Thanks,
Duston
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john mcevoy
08:37 30 May 22
Only 3 weeks in so still doing the stretches and awaiting results
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Marty Ogilvie
19:47 25 Nov 21
I love this program! I do 2 stretching sessions every day and feel great 👍
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Gary Maxwell
18:07 14 Oct 21
I was interested to expand my fitness knowledge and earn CEU's. The stretch certification was advertised on Facebook. I contacted the company to sign up for the course and ordered course books.

After I started the course, I found additional books on rotator cuff and shin splints. Definitely looking forward to enhancing my fitness background to better assist my clientele.
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Gunter Bauer
16:57 22 Jul 21
Knee pain for over two years during the pandemic no hands on physio available.
After about a month using Beads stretching program pain has almost gone.
Send a view email's to Brad regards D's knee pain and great feedback. Hopefully Brad will develop a more specific program for knee pain and a stretching routine for the over fithy year old ones upward
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Chase Cawood
14:46 20 Jun 21
Incredible program. This course is full of knowledge you need to stretch your clients. Not just stretch them but understand why and what you’re stretching. Thanks brad!
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Shaun Romans
14:49 15 May 21
My stretching diagram are perfect! It gives my clients a better understanding of how to do the stretch I instructing them to do! Thank you!!!!
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Jim Hoey
00:29 14 May 20
The selection of stretching routines in "The Big Book of STRETCH ROUTINES" really is amazing. Although I have not done everyone yet, I have found each one helpful. The pictures with details are quite helpful. Not only are there stretches for body parts but stretches designed to help with certain issues people might have.
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oldcaptainrusty .
17:24 07 May 20
I'm 70 y/o and just getting into archery with a compound bow. I found when I would shoot a few arrows, my shoulder would hurt the next day. I was looking for a stretching and warm up system for archery. Your product filled the bill without having to buy any expensive equipment or memberships. Now I stretch and warm up before I shoot using your program, no more sore shoulders the next day. It sure has helped this old geezer out. Thanks
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Gary Barlich
18:34 05 May 20
I've bought a number of books and DVDs from here over the years and love all their products. The books have this great lay flat binding that's perfect for learning a new stretch or routine. Also there is no fluff. Very detailed, and focused information.
My stretching routine was getting kind of stale so I bought the Big Book of Stretching Routines. It has routines for EVERYTHING. You can just start with a few muscle groups and see if they're tight. Then build your practice up plugging and playing as needed. One muscle group is loose then swap it out for another. Had a recent injury? There's probably a routine to prevent a future one.
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Peter Henderson
22:43 20 Apr 20
I'm 70 years old. I play a competitive sport that involves week-long national tournaments and two-week-long international tournaments. I also still enjoy skiing. I do Brad's range of stretches after I exercise(including gardening).

Since doing these stretches I haven't pulled any muscles, and I'm moving as well the business end of the tournament as I was at the start. Before taking up Brad's stretches, I was prone to muscle injury and was considering retiring to the garden. A morning's skiing was enough. Now I'm on the slope every day I can.

Also, I enjoy Brad's updates as the knowledge he imparts enables me to understand the stretching process better.
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carol ford
20:57 24 Feb 20
I have used a number of Brad's videos and manuals during recovery from a compound hip fracture.The effect on mobility extended beyond the injured area, but with Brad's materials I was able to restore mobility, and I now have a reference I can draw upon to remain active in daily life. Brad explains the physiology, and outlines ways to put a program together for your own needs. I sometimes refer back to the manuals as my needs change. There is a lot of information in them. I them wholeheartedly.
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Leslie Cotham
16:42 04 Feb 20
Great Resource! As an injury prevention and rehabilitation specialist, I find the Stretching Institute to be a great resource to learn from and refer my clients to for adjunct support in furthering their healing process. I've been using the Stretching Institute for several years and I'm very thankful for all the work Brad has put in and continues to put in to offer those of us in the health care industry relevant support materials...Thank You!
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Taryn Boyd
10:07 02 Feb 20
I use the Stretching Posters ALL the time in my massage clinic.The combination of words & pictures is fantastic.
The different articles - I print those out to read over lunch. It increases my knowledge, which I can then pass on to my clients for a better outcome for them.
Keep up the great work. Thank you.
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zip stowe
14:01 31 Jan 20
Really love all the different kinds of stretches that you can do with this product. It is very easy to go from one stretch into another. It is also not hard to learn because my 12 year old performed them with me. I would recommend this to everyone.
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Clay Cox
00:06 31 Jan 20
Materials provided are very helpful for me and my patients. Professional and well presented posts. Course materials were very complete and presented in manner that was easily understood as well as helpful. Easy for me to pass on to my patients.
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Carolyn O
18:19 30 Jan 20
I worked through their 7-step rotator cuff program to recover from a rotator cuff tear and was VERY pleased with the results. I was able to avoid anti-inflammatory medication, steroid injections, and other pricey things my doctor was suggesting, and I now have my full range of motion back. I have since recommended the 7-step plan to a friend and he was thrilled with his results. And their customer service is great!
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Karen Frogner
15:40 30 Jan 20
I purchased the 3 stretch posters and was very pleased with them. It is helpful to see specific muscles targeted when you have a problem area. The posters have great graphics and information. Yes it would be helpful to have more stretches, but that would mean be less information on each group. I guess you have decide your priority. Them came quickly and a quality product. I would definitely recommend them.
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Gary Ricard
15:34 30 Jan 20
Great information on a very important, but often overlooked aspect of exercise, or even general health. As we age, flexibility becomes one of our biggest challenges. The Stretch Coach offers many important videos and news letters to help old jocks, like myself, to fight the "stiffness enemy!" I highly recommend his programs....
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lordlegbail .
05:30 21 Jan 20
They provide excellent customer service and follow up on my purchase. Brad is very professional and reliable. I bought the Ultimate Guide to Stretching And Flexibility, because I strained my hip flexors and groin muscles, and wanted to learn how to avoid future problems. The book is first rate, full of clear photographs and detailed instructions for each stretch. The book is sensibly divided into sections dealing with stretches for different areas of the body. The textual beginning sections address the science of stretching, different kinds of stretching, the philosophies behind them, and the pros and cons of each. In an appendix are programs listing stretches from various chapters of the book for focusing on specific muscle groups. This book is well worth buying and you won't regret it.
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