Anatomy & Physiology
List the abductor muscles we target
IT, TFL, Glutes, Hip rotators, piriformis
Which stretches require an abilities test?
Bent knee Bolster, Chiro, triceps
List the 4 categories of results that SZ advertised?
Move Better
Reduce Discomfort
Improve Sleep
Increase Energy
What do you do when we get an early stretch reflex firing?
Don't panic, slowly come out, leg circles
[Find a 3 right before the reflex, try a 5 at the point of the reflex firing, 7 a bit past the stretch reflex if it hasn't already occurred again]
What does The ARK Method stand for?
Ambiance Matters (music, cleanliness, Branding, aroma, temperature)
Relentless Hospitality (Calling them by name, something to wow them, be extra, do extra, the X Factor)
Know Them (review notes, celebrate milestones, treat them like an old friend, remember something personal about them - prepare for next Goal)
Name the 4 quadricep muscles
Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedius, rectus femoris
What is the 55 minute protocol colors?
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Aqua, Orange, Pink & Purple
What percentage of the study reported Better Sleep?
58%
What do we do if a member/prospect does not relax or is blocking?
Breathing cues, more leg circles, or distractions with conversation
What is the new standard as to when we are to book a members next session(s)
Prior to their stretch beginning
Name the muscles targeted in the purple cell
Lliopsoas (psoas/iliacus [down/in]
lliacus [down/wide]
Quadriceps [down/back]
Which cells incorporate the wedge or bolster?
Black, Purple, & Pink
What degree of improvement was recorded in back flexion?
8 degrees - 11 degrees
What modification is used when the members legs don't straighten without discomfort?
Perform stretch with bent knee
Upon enrollment what is the minimum number of sessions we should book out for them? WHY
Minimum of 4
Consistency, making sure they can feel a difference will keep them coming back for more.
How many Vertebrae make up the spine?
33 or 24
Cervical [C1-C7] Sacrum [5 fused]
Thoracic [T1-T12 Coccyx [4 fused]
Lumbar [L1-L5]
In a demo, the the Membership Director (SA) recommends Protocol #1, what color cells are you using?
Red, Blue, Yellow & Green
What percentage maintained initial gains with regular sessions?
81% "consistency is KEY"
When should athletes stretch at SZ when they are in season?
Immediately after or the day after their sport. WHY? The stretch session desensitizes the stretch reflex, causing response time to be slower than usual.
What are the Four Drivers of The Retention Formula? Just shared 9/10/2026 The Stretch Effect Season 2 episode 1.
1. Usage
2. Results
3. Relationships
4. Experience
= RETENTION [if any of these are lacking our member is AT RISK]
Name the Muscles that make up the Erector Spinae
lliocostalis [lateral]
Longissimus [intermediate]
Spinalis [medial]
Cyclist, runners, anyone requesting quads, low back discomfort [Red, Green, Aqua & Orange]
How many people participated in the study?
32
What is the #1 Rule when stretching someone with any neurological disorders? i.e. Parkinson's, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Scelorsis
Intensity level is 3 only
What problem was Kathryn Comfort experiencing that improved when she started stretching with SZ and caused her to purchase 3 Franchises?
SCIATICA