Fascial Fitness

by Robert Schleip, Johanna Bayer

Overview

Anyone who wants an active, mobile and painless everyday life should be aware of the importance of their connective tissue! Understanding of connective tissue has greatly increased in recent years in physiotherapy, sports science and medicine. Muscular connective tissue - known as fascia - plays an important role in health, well-being and mobility, as it transmits the power of the muscles, communicates with the nervous system and serves as a sense organ. Fascia ensures the protection of the internal organs and forms the basis for a beautiful body shape. Connective tissue can work in the same way as your other muscles, responding to stress and nerve signals and, if it gets tangled or glued together, causing pain and problems with movement. Fascia should therefore be specifically exercised - but 10 minutes twice a week is all you need. In this book, leading German fascia researcher and Rolfing practitioner Robert Schleip describes how recent research findings can be translated into a practical exercise program for everyday use.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781905367719
Publisher:	Lotus Publishing
Publication date:	06/01/2017
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x (h) x 9.50(d)

About the Author

In this book, leading German fascia researcher and Rolfing practitioner Robert Schleip describes how recent research findings can be translated into a practical exercise program for everyday use.

Table of Contents

Foreword Klaus Eder 5

Introduction: Why You Need to Exercise Your Fascia 9

Chapter 1 Fascia and Connective Tissue-What Are They? 17

Chapter 2 Principles of Fascia Training 49

Chapter 3 The Exercises 105

Chapter 4 Fascia, Physiotherapy, & Gentle Healing Methods 187

Chapter 5 Fit Fascia: Diet and Healthy Lifestyle 199

Epilogue 208

Appendix 210

About the Authors 211

Picture Credits 212

Exercise Overview 214

Index 216