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title: "Stretch Zone Releases Industry-First Research Study"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f44ef92c-e086-4f20-942f-1a7604eaa0d8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260210_stretch_zone_releases_industryfirst_research_study.html
category: "Recovery"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Recovery"
published: 2026-02-10T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:45:21.577Z
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# Stretch Zone Releases Industry-First Research Study

**TL;DR:** Stretch Zone released a research study showing the benefits of its practitioner-assisted stretching approach, with 85% of participants improving their range of motion. The study, published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment, evaluated 32 adults over 30 days and found significant gains in pain reduction, energy, sleep, and overall health.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-02-10. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260210_stretch_zone_releases_industryfirst_research_study.html).*

## Story

*The Stretch Zone Effect* Reveals Science Backed Evidence Outlining the Broad Benefits of Stretch Zone's Practitioner-Assisted Stretching Approach

February 10, 2026 // Franchising.com // Stretch Zone, today announced the release of an industry-first research study, published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment. The findings reveal key insight into how the company's practitioner-assisted approach to stretching improves quality of life.

"We've always known anecdotally that we were changing lives at Stretch Zone from the abundance of feedback we've received from our members over the years," said Tony Zaccario, President and CEO of Stretch Zone. "Now this new research proves just how powerful our approach is when it comes to improving overall health - from easing tension, discomfort and fatigue to improving sleep, recovery and range of motion. People feel better, move better and live better because of Stretch Zone; and now we have the data to prove it."

The research study, *The Stretch Zone Effect*, is based on the results of evaluating the experience of 32 adults through 30 days of Stretch Zone's standardized practitioner-assisted stretching program. Following FTC standards for quantifying meaningful change and durability, the study looked at people who followed the Stretch Zone program one time vs. two times a week and 30 minutes vs. 60 minutes a session. The test period took place from March 31-May 2, 2025 among participants who were brand new to the Stretch Zone Method and were not doing any stretching outside of the study.

The results confirmed strong immediate gains and clear benefits to increased engagement with Stretch Zone's practitioner-assisted stretching. Key findings include:

- 78% of participants saw a reduction in pain, easing tension and discomfort.

- 66% reported higher energy and reduced fatigue, making everyday life more vibrant.

- 58% reported better sleep, leading to improved recovery and wellbeing.

- 85% improved their range of motion, allowing them to move with freedom and confidence.

- 61% experienced increased ease in daily activities, from bending and lifting to walking and playing.

- 90% said they saw a full-body benefit to their general health, creating a stronger mind-body connection.

- Those who came 2 - 3 times per week saw 25% greater gains in flexibility, reinforcing clear dose effects.

- Participants saw back flexion improvement of 8-11 degrees, mobility that can have a profound impact on all aspects of life.

- Participants experiencing two, 60-minute sessions weekly, saw the greatest gains in trunk, hips, and shoulders - key areas for mobility.

"These numbers translate into bending to tie a shoe, turning to check a blind spot or walking up stairs without discomfort. It reflects not just improved movement but restored ability to fully participate in life," added Zaccario.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Fitness (sector)
- fitness industry (topic)
- Federal Trade Commission (regulator)
- Stretch Zone (company)
- wellness (topic)
- Tony Zaccario (person)
- health benefits (topic)
- research study (topic)
- Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment (company)
- stretching benefits (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260210_stretch_zone_releases_industryfirst_research_study.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f44ef92c-e086-4f20-942f-1a7604eaa0d8).