
Increasing muscle extensibility: a matter of increasing length or modifying sensation? Physical Therapy, 90(3), 438–449. By repeatedly moving just slightly into and out of this ‘Stretch Zone,’ you can expand your comfort zone and functional range of motion. Stretch Zone works on building your “stretch tolerance” by continuously moving just outside your comfort zone – just to the point of resistance – and then returning to a comfortable neutral tension. Instead, stretching re-educates the nervous system to tolerate a greater degree of muscle extension without firing pain signals. More and more research show that proper stretching does not make muscles permanently longer. Muscles do not “stretch” to a longer length, but they can extend further and further by increasing their “tolerance” to a stretch. Muscle inhibition allows muscles to unlock and extend open. The distance you can extend a muscle is determined by the sensitivity of the stretch reflex, which is the body’s automatic defense against the dangers of overstretching. Muscles are not very elastic, and muscle length does not truly change despite what the word ‘stretch’ implies. You cannot stretch a muscle: muscles simply increase their “stretch tolerance” Stretch Zone adheres to the practical application of Wolff’s and Sherrington’s Laws, the stretch reflex, reciprocal inhibition and some lesser-known but extremely powerful principles of neuromuscular behavior to build ‘stretch tolerance’.

Allows for speedy extension of muscles farther than the central nervous system normally permits.Re-establishes a more ideal resting muscle tone.Helps control and alter stretch timing to help overcome the stretch reflex.Reduces the sensation of fear and loss of control and relaxes the muscles being stretched.Increases the practitioner’s sensitivity, perception and monitoring of the stretch reflex.Offers a mechanical advantage leading to less effort being required for each stretch.Gives the practitioners an extra set of hands to work with to improve the stretch.Prevents the body from seeking the path of least resistance, whereby untargeted muscles receive the stretch instead of the targeted ones.Helps to position, stabilize and isolate targeted muscles.Stretch Zone’s patented strapping system:
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When the body is stabilized correctly, it can relax and allow a full stretch to occur. Stretch Zone takes the positioning and stabilization of clients to a new level with our patented strapping system. In contrast, Stretch Zone is about creating and maintaining functional flexibility. Yoga is used to prepare the body and mind for meditation. Pilates principles are concentration, control, centering, flow or efficiency of movement, precision and breathing. Pilates seeks to develop controlled movement from a strong core and does this using a range of apparatus to guide and train the body. Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build muscle tone, balance musculature, support correct posture, and teach users to move with ease and grace.

Pilates (/pɪˈlɑːteɪz/ German: ) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, and popular in many countries, including Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom. This is far from the goal of achieving functional flexibility.ġ. The real purpose of yoga postures is to develop the strength of body and calmness of mind in order to sit in meditation for 30-60 minutes without moving. The long-held “stretches” within yoga help maintain postures. Most people associate yoga with Hatha Yoga, which incorporates physical movements, postures and breathing techniques. Yoga means “to join or yoke together,” and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience. Yoga is used to prepare the body and mind for meditation and promotes healing from everyday stress. A system of exercises practiced as part of this discipline to promote control of the body and mind. A Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility.Ģ.
