Fascia, fascia, fascia – many talk about it, they supposedly seem to be good for many things and responsible for various zippers. The fitness industry rolls over with “fascial” offers. But what is fascia anyway? Where are they in the body? What characteristics and tasks do they have? The non-vegetarians/non-vegans among us who pursue the …
Foam Rolling: Self-Massage in Detail
After the first part of the Foam-Rolling series was about the massager itself, the question naturally arises, what you can do with the role. But before we turn to concrete exercises, let’s first take a look at the theory: Foam rolling – how, why, when and when not? And because the post is a little …
The 7 Most Important Fascia Chains
(Excerpt from “Fascial Fitness: Fascia oriented training for bodywork and movement thereapies” by Divo G. Muller & Robert Schleip) The fascia interprets our entire body and interlinks as myofascial chains. Understanding this interconnected tension is critical to training your body effectively and promoting longevity. We will introduce the most important fascia lines below. 1. Shoulder-Elbow …
6 Fascial Fitness Training Principles
(Excerpt from “Fascial Fitness: Fascia oriented training for bodywork and movement thereapies” by Divo G. Muller & Robert Schleip) A dynamic muscular loading pattern in which the muscle is both activated and extended promises a more comprehensive stimulation of fascial tissues. This can be achieved by muscular activation (e.g. against resistance) in a lengthened position …
The Catapult Mechanism: Elastic Recoil of Fascial Tissues
(Excerpt from “Fascial Fitness: Fascia oriented training for bodywork and movement thereapies” by Divo G. Muller & Robert Schleip) Kangaroos can hop much farther and faster than can be explained by the force of the contraction of their leg muscles. Under closer scrutiny, scientists discovered that a spring -like action is behind the unique ability: …
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Fascial Fitness and Fascia Remodeling
(Excerpt from “Fascial Fitness: Fascia oriented training for bodywork and movement thereapies” by Divo G. Muller & Robert Schleip) When a football player is not able to take the field because of a recurrent calf spasm, a tennis star gives up early on a match due to knee problems or a sprinter limps across the …