To understand Fascial Fitness, let's start with what fascia is.
Fascia is the thin, fibrous connective tissue that wraps around and supports every structure in your body, and when healthy, it is very flexible. But when your fascia is unhealthy it tightens and can restrict the movement of your muscles and tissues, causing pain and other health problems.
So how can Fascial Fitness help to keep your fascia healthy?
Fascial Fitness was developed by a team of sports and movement experts who worked in collaboration with the research group Ulm/Germany led by Dr. Robert Schleip. The research-based fitness technique works to optimize the fascia system related to movement. The targeted training techniques for active fascial mobilization are different from simply working out or stretching. However, the easiest technique you can do to improve your fascial pliability is to stay adequately hydrated.
What are the benefits of Fascial Fitness?
The major benefit of Fascial Fitness is increased resiliency, flexibility, and range of motion. Balance improves as does stability. Many athletes see enhanced performance. There is a noted faster recovery and rehabilitation time frame from injuries and reduced myofascial back pain. Fascial Fitness provides your body with greater wellbeing, vitality and athletic performance.
Ready to learn more about Fascial Fitness?
Reach out to Shannon Foley with EnCore Pilates. Shannon teaches a Fascial Fitness class as well as another technique called Essentrics that addresses fascia. Neither class requires prerequisite training or instruction and can be modified to suit all levels.