Wednesday, December 11, 2013

AIS At The Backrub

Have you made it to an AIS class at the Backrub lately? You may know instructor Nikki Wells through her monthly Essential Oils classes at the Backrub - she is also instructing classes on AIS (Active Isolated Stretching). These classes and semi-private classes are helping to improve the bodies of many people over the winter months as our muscles turn tight from cold winter days. 

If you are unsure what AIS is and what the benefits are, read on! 

 What AIS is:
Uses full range of motion movements to contract and strengthen targeted muscles while at the same time stretch the opposing muscles.  
This simultaneous strength and flexibility training makes it functional and safe.  
Stretches hold for no more than a few seconds.
Concentrating on breathing - exhale on stretch, inhale on release.


What AIS benefits:
 Techniques benefit muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and bones.  
They also develop brain-muscle connectivity.  
Treats a range of musculoskeletal conditions to relieve pain and facilitate the healing process.  
Can relieve muscle tension, alleviate fatigue, improve flexibility and efficiency of movement, increase strength, and achieve a balanced alignment.  
Weakness, excess muscle tension and lack of flexibility of the neck, shoulders and back--which leaves you more vulnerable to injury--can be changed through training with AIS.


During a class, Nikki will teach and assist you in stretches that can benefit your problem areas- from neck and shoulder tension to abdominal and back pain. 
Taking home what you learn from one of these classes could be the progressional kick to feeling better in the long run - these are stretches you can do every day!

There are so many benefits to AIS that Nikki would love to talk to you about- drop us a line or an email anytime for more info and remember to check back here for more health and well-being tips!

info@greatbackrubs.com
651-698-4567