What is Fascia & Why You Need to Stretch It?
First, what is fascia exactly? Here’s the Fascia Research Congress definition: “A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to …
What’s resistance stretching? What’s your fascia and how does it impact flexibility and strength? Discover the true source of pain points (it’ll surprise you) and how the TCM Meridian System relates to stretching.
First, what is fascia exactly? Here’s the Fascia Research Congress definition: “A fascia is a sheath, a sheet, or any other dissectible aggregations of connective tissue that forms beneath the skin to …
First, let’s talk about what the Bendable Body Method is not! To learn a new idea, it’s helpful to first get clear on what it’s not! Here is a list of …
What are your hamstrings and how many do you have? First, let’s get a visual image: This is your pelvis. It sits at the base of your spine. Your 3 hamstring muscles …
Why the Pelvis & Hamstrings are so Important to Flexibility Read More »
Did you know stretching is the exact opposite of Strength training? Learn the science of stretching: Let’s understand STRENGTHENING (concentric) vs. STRETCHING (eccentric). With a concentric movement – a muscle shortens. …
First, how does flexibility relate to range of motion? What’s the difference? Most forms of stretching associate flexibility with range of motion – or a muscle getting long. On the one …
First, what is the meridian system and did you know it runs through fascia? The Bendable Body Method of stretching with resistance and contraction, stretches muscles, fascia plains, and along meridian …
How the Meridian System is Affected by Stretching Exercises Read More »
Understanding and correcting the cause of muscle imbalance: When one muscle lengthens, another muscle shortens – they work as a pair to make specific movements in your body. Take for example the …
Balancing Muscle Groups – The Root Cause of Pain is Not Where You Feel It Read More »