The Master Flexibility Trainer course is the world's most in-depth education on the science of flexibility training.
Become an expert on stretching and maximise flexibility for yourself and others - for only $10 a month!
You will:
- Become more flexible, faster.
- Make the people you train become more flexible, faster.
- Create real, lasting transformation in movement.
- Reduce pain and prevent injuries.
- Improve sports performance.
- Be a force of positive change in people's lives.
- Stay ahead of the industry with the latest research-informed approaches.
- Attract more clients as a certified flexibility expert.
- Outsmart scammers and influencers promoting bogus fitness claims.
- Join a growing global community.
- Earn a qualification recognised by universities around the world.
Discover the core principles behind flexibility: Dive into what flexibility truly means, understand why it’s a vital cornerstone for staying healthy and vibrant over the long haul, learn precisely how to train it the right way, and become skilled at guiding others toward mastering it too. Explore this comprehensive, 16-module course entirely on your own terms: zero pressure, no arbitrary deadlines, and absolutely no ticking clocks. Just you, your pace, and the journey ahead.
Unlock an epic journey into the science behind flexibility training, diving deeper than ever into understanding exactly how and why our bodies react to specific training techniques, and mastering the skill to customise those techniques for peak results. You'll transform into a bona fide flexibility wizard, equipped with knowledge to elevate your own range of motion or supercharge your coaching career to extraordinary heights.
Unlock over 30 hours of video lessons, conveniently recorded and ready for you to binge whenever and wherever you'd like, be it on your desktop, tablet, or even your trusty mobile device. And watch them again and again, because there's no such thing as too much learning. You'll also get full transcripts to accompany every single lesson.
Unlike run-of-the-mill courses that send you nothing more than a cold, impersonal PDF download when you're done, becoming a Master Flexibility Trainer earns you a beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind certificate, meticulously created by hand, all thoughtfully mailed straight to your doorstep, wherever you happen to be in the world. Graduates who've walked this path before have proudly leveraged these certificates, and the wealth of wisdom behind them, to land coveted spots in prestigious masters and PhD programs. Why not join them?
You'll also earn an epic challenge coin, proudly emblazoned with the Flexibility Research logo (Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man doing the splits) and the inspiring Latin motto Sapere aude ('Dare to be wise') embossed on each side, plus a sleek engraving of 'Master Flexibility Trainer' gracing its outer edge. Each of these exclusive coins comes nestled in a luxury presentation box. You can't simply buy one. These tokens of excellence can only be unlocked by conquering the course. Do you dare take it on?
Your support includes:
- Unlimited access to the course materials (for as long as you maintain your monthly Membership). There are no limits on how many times you can watch each video lecture, ask questions, or access other bonus content included in your Membership.
- Regular live community calls held over Zoom, during which you can watch bonus lessons, ask questions, and share your experience with other Members. These calls are recorded and uploaded to the Flexibility Research Forum, so you can watch on replay at a time that's convenient to you. You will also have access to a library of over 100 hours of previously recorded calls.
- You will get bonus access to other courses included 'Fundamentals of Strength' and 'Fundamentals of Hypermobility.'
- The course is part of the $10 a month Flexibility Research Membership, which means you get exclusive access to a ton of other content to supercharge your learning, including research reviews, articles, webinars, training plans, and more!
You're not just signing up to a course. You're getting a lifelong learning experience and joining a supportive global community.
Robert Joyce
Osteopath (London, UK)
"This course is hands down the most in-depth course I’ve done since my 5-year degree. The amount we’ve covered over the weeks is immense but I never felt overwhelmed due to the support I’ve received and the logic of the teaching process. Overall I’m now a much more confident coach and therapist and have picked up several new clients as a result. Cannot recommend enough there’s nothing like this in the flexibility sphere."
Graham Anderson
Ninjutsu & Flexibility Instructor (Utah, USA)
"The Master Flexibility Trainer course is a massive game changer. Brilliant, impactful, and meaningful instruction that I have been able to put to use straight away with clients in my coaching business. Thank you!"
Asuka Sokabe, PhD
Sports Scientist & Kickboxer (Tokyo, Japan)
"Joining the course is the best investment in education I've ever made. I've taken every flexibility and "mobility" course there is, and nothing even comes close to this course's level of detail and no instructors match Dan's ability to make all the complex things very easy to understand. Dan is arguably the brightest mind in the field of flexibility training, but he's also a really nice guy who is clearly dedicated to his students."
Flexibility is the key to everything you want to do with your body. Understanding flexibility and how to train it effectively and efficiently will empower you to help other people move and control their bodies.
Melissa Eleni
Flexibility & Pilates Coach
"I'm so happy I signed up to the Master Flexibility Trainer course! I wanted to dive deep into the science behind flexibility training and it's even better than I could have hoped for! Dan is able to concisely explain very complex concepts while giving you the tools to implement things into your own training and coaching. The course covers extremely extensive materials, while building upon knowledge each week. Dan's an amazing mentor and an amazing human, super respectful in his apprach to education and I feel very lucky to learn from him! The community of diverse professionals Dan is building is amazing and I've loved connecting with the others on the course and learning from each other! Can't wait for this community to grow :)"
Andrés Lippai
Callisthenics & Flexibility Coach
"In a world where there is tons of contradictions and mysticism around Flexibility Training, I found myself getting confused. Trying everything and getting some average results, but never really understanding what is happening. Dan helped me develop critical thinking, how to properly judge information and he pointed out everything that research has found to be effective (or not!) until now. Enrolling on this course was definitely one of my best decisions of 2020. I can see the whole picture more clearer than ever, I'm feeling more confident to teach Flexibility and I'm getting some massive gains myself. The best thing from the course is how Dan can explain to you very complex concepts in 30 minutes lessons and in a simple manner, making me feel calm as everything starts to make sense. Can't thank Dan enough for all the hard work he puts in. If you get into the course you'll know what I'm talking about."
Dr Jessica Davis
Clinical Psychologist & Researcher (San Diego, USA)
"I had the pleasure of learning from Dan at several of his in-person flexibility seminars when I competitively figure skated. His ability to teach complex topics in a conversational tone with simple words is what sets him apart from other instructors. That, and he seems to be able to answer any question on flexibility with considerable ease and insight! The level of attention to detail on the course is mindblowing, and the amount of care Dan puts into his responses on the forum is a sign of how much he loves this subject and cares for his students. This course has been one of the best educational experiences of my life."
No other programme or system has ever covered the subject of flexibility training as thoroughly as this course.
Tanja Ninić
Flexibility & Callisthenics Coach
"Coming from a biology background, I can now finally connect the void between the theory and real life experience. I feel like most people who teaches coaches, either lack the scientific background or they are too nerdy and don't know how it is to practice in real life. So what I like with Dan is, that he practiced for many years himself and knows that not everything is linear and exact when you actually practice something, but he also has the scientific base. This is why I feel that I can finally connect the dots. I knew from my biology studies about the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry. And I knew from being a coach who practices what they preach about training. This course helped me find a new purpose from all the theoretical knowledge I had before. No BS, just science based information that is presented in a way that will make sense even for people who don't come from a natural sciences background. I do HAVE TO mention that on top of everything written above, he's also a very cool, approachable person. One of the things I like the most is that he's not dogmatic and always open to changing his mind, as long as the evidence supports a new theory. This makes me feel like I'm learning based on facts and I'm not just part of some cult, like it can feel a lot of times nowadays in this industry. All in all, this was the best purchase of 2020 and I'm grateful to be part of the first students of this course."
Ken Chow
Researcher & Trainer (New York, USA)
"Dan, just a quick message with feedback about the course. It's brilliant. I'd even say it's probably the best course I've ever done. I was sceptical about flexibility because I've only ever been told it's passive and therefore useless. Now I realize how short-sighted that mindset was. I wish you had been the presenter on my biochem masters and when I took my CSCS. Compared to you, those teachers had zero personality or understanding of how to communicate with human beings. Keep up the great work and I can't wait to finish the course. Thank you man."
Katie Taylor
Student (Birmingham, UK)
"The master flexibility trainer course is amazing! I'm currently on module 3 and the course has opened my eyes so much. I had to watch some lessons a few times to truly understand the content, but that was because I'm completely new to anything related to training or the human body. The way Dan explains things is brilliant. I haven't been able to get on any of the group calls yet because of family commitments, but being able to watch them back is priceless. Dan doesn't shy away from any questions and always checks to see if the answer he gave was the answer the person was looking for. I've been on training in the past (not fitness related) and the teacher would answer the question and move on without checking if the student understood. It's easy to recognise a good teacher and Dan is definitely one of the best! This course has also given me a way out of the depression of the pandemic. I worked in retail for 18 years until last year, then Covid hit and I found myself unemployed for the first time in my entire adult life. To cut a long story short, I've always had an interest in health and thought about getting into training other people, but I was always too scared. Thanks to Dan and the course I'm now getting the confidence to finally chase that dream!"
Learn directly from one of the world's most sought-after experts.
Dan Van Zandt is one of the world's foremost teachers in the science of flexibility and stretching. For over 30 years, he’s been guiding people in the real-world folks and online alike with evidence-based flexibility training (longer than anyone else in the online space). On top of that, he's earned a reputation as the Internet’s ultimate stretching myth-buster, tirelessly fact-checking claims about flexibility training.
Dan holds multiple bachelor's and master's degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, and biological physics (all earned with full honours). He is currently studying for his PhD. His resume also includes industry credentials like Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (with Distinction), certified personal trainer, 200-hour yoga teacher, and a qualified sports therapist.
Dan's journey into the mysteries of flexibility training began over 35 years ago when martial arts first captured his imagination. Fast forward to today, and he's amassed black belts across six distinct martial arts disciplines. His journey as a taekwondo athlete has earned him gold medals from the World Games, European Championships, and ten national championships. In full-contact karate, he earned three world titles while serving as the head strength and conditioning coach for the England Karate Team for five years, earning numerous international coaching accolades along the way.
Throughout his expansive teaching journey, Dan has travelled the globe, delivering lectures on biomechanics, neurophysiology, and even the psychology behind flexibility and stretching. He developed the Biomechanical Model of Flexibility, the world’s first physics-driven approach to stretching. He has since expanded this into the Unified Model of Flexibility. His expertise has been sought by elite physical therapists and sports medicine teams at some of the most iconic dance institutions worldwide, including Berlin State Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, and English National Ballet. He’s also inspired countless undergraduate and postgraduate students through lectures at prestigious universities such as the University of Zurich, Humboldt University of Berlin, and University College London.
