31 Dec 2017
December 31, 2017

Step 2

Lengthen

 

Lengthen the muscles with Active Isolated Stretching or neuromuscular stretching techniques.

Benefits of AIS Stretching:

  • Create positive muscle memory
  • Increase the flow of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the fascia, muscles, tendons and ligaments
  • Causes less pain than static stretching
  • Creates strength while improving range of motion

Benefits of Stretching:

  • Reduce stiffness
  • Increase range of motion
  • Increase blood flow
  • Flush out waste products
  • Improve posture