You can absolutely make tons of flexibility progress (just like you could make strength training progress) training by yourself with all the free resources that are out there. That said, some people like working with a hands-on coach because they:

• like to be told/prescribed what to do (cuts out the confusion of what to train)

• with assisted/hands-on stretching the coach can help ensure you’re keeping proper form and not “cheating” a stretch (especially if you’re someone on the tighter end of the spectrum, some stretches can just be straight-up awkward to get into and our bodies are really good at trying to cheat the stretch!)

• it is easier to maintain the discipline to stretch consistently

• some people find it more enjoyable (and/or easier) to have someone else hold them in a stretch (or coach them through contract-relax style drills, which I think a lot of the stretch coaches do) vs. doing all that by themselves

If you prefer to learn how to keep flexible by yourself, we have 1 to 1 stretch/mobility class. This is where we target your tight areas and we coach you 1-to-1, delivering you a tailored stretch routine you can do by yourself.

So if you want the “white glove” treatment and have the money for it, working with a stretch coach could be a lot more enjoyable than training on your own.