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“The Athleticism program has developed my dynamic flexibility while increasing my stability and balance on the field. …faster acceleration and a higher maximum velocity. I highly recommend the program to any athlete looking for a great overall program to enhance their sports performance.”
Brendan Walsh – Johns Hopkins University Baseball player 2006 |
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Flexibility Remember the formula for power... the greater range of motion with a quick turnover time, the more powerful you will be. Stretching also increases and maintains joint range of motion, which enhances performance and helps prevent injuries form occurring. Many of the Feldenkrais stretches are multi joint or whole body stretches. This stretching also improves recovery time and relieves muscle soreness and stiffness. Our body utilizes less energy when properly stretched. Our muscles can be stretched 1.6 times its resting length before it will tear. Develop a sequence, be consistent, be progressive and become flexible and powerful.” The Aaron Mattes, Active Isolated Stretching system is one of the most effective methods of stretching for athletes that we have found. This stretching system has provided our athletes with outstanding gains in a short period of time. The benefits include:
We also incorporate many Moshe Feldenkrais and Yoga movements into our programs. Lack of flexibility is the cause of a majority of performance weaknesses and injuries. Our stretching systems also improve recovery time and alleviate muscle soreness and stiffness. Our body utilizes less energy when properly stretched. Athlete's muscles can be stretched 1.6 times its resting length before it will tear. Athleticism will teach you one of the most effective stretching programs in the country.
Athleticism offers assisted stretching sessions where your body feels so light and new again. We also teach the unassisted version so each participant can learn the stretches and implement them into their daily routine. This new found range of motion will improve the athletes’ power in their sports. |
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Active warm ups are essential to prepare your body for your sport. Flexibility is the key to becoming powerful. Aaron Mattes's,