Active Isolated Stretching Analysis

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ust what is Active Isolated Stretching the Aaron Mattes method? We have seen a short video by Aaron himself that discusses his own creation. If you would like to know more about Aaron's career go to our A.I.S.4 page and watch his video biography. Now we will take a look at Dr. Mercola's as he describes his own journey toward a pain free sense of balance, flexibility and fitness. Dr. Mercola's discusses several other methods before he gets to Active Isolated Stretching.

When he does get to A.I.S his description may help those who want to understand more about how A.I.S works and how to perform the stretches slowly, using very light added force to stretch with your own body or a rope. Multiple reps gradually allows the human physiology
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that should never be overlooked is breathing. Remember to exhale with the stretch, hold the stretch for 2 seconds or less and take a big diaphragmatic inhale as you return to the neutral or original position. The quality of your respiration improves oxygen delivery and waste removal from the tissues being worked and the entire body.

We will begin our Active Isolated Stretching with a series of beautifully captured videos by Northern Quarter Clinic that was produced in 2008. The great thing about dynamic stretching is that it should never go out of style or fashion. The Aaron Mattes method is revolutionary and should continue to build in popularity. Although Aaron's method looks nothing like Tai Chi or Qi Gong it's clear to see that fluid dynamic motion of the joints that allows the human physiology to function as it is intended really does work.

Click through to the next page. We will take a look at another beautiful series of A.I.S. videos produced by Adarsh Williams. Adarsh is a massage therapist, certified A.I.S practitioner, as well as a mat Pilates and Ashtanga Yoga instructor. Adarsh covers the neck, shoulders, arms and hands in much greater detail than the Northern Quarter Clinic Series. Adarsh Williams published his videos on A.I.S in 2011 and has a blog site called

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