“Force is the language of cells. ”
One of the many things that I have always connected with in Ashtanga yoga is the emphasis placed on both strength & flexibility; yin & yang
In any particular articulation there exists both a passive, as well as an active range of motion. The passive range refers to the angles that are only attainable through passive means (i.e. The application of passive, external force). The term ‘flexibility’ has historically been synonymous with this concept. Active ranges of motion are those ranges that are attainable through the application of active internal (muscular) force simulated by nervous system activity.
As yogis we can get a bit caught up in ‘being flexible’, and whilst having a good passive range is a good thing, having no control within that range isn’t. Ideally we want to work towards closing the gap between our active and passive ranges.
“In essence, this invaluable, and innovative training system improves the ability to control, and move ones own body.”
Why? Quite simply, when we have a range of motion that we actually have no control over the chance of injury increases. Training to be strong in our full range of flexibility creates articular strength and neurological control, so that one day when we find ourselves in that range with some sort of force we have the mobility to support it. This is why we tend to get injured in the same places over and over again...
I am delighted to be offering Functional Range Conditioning (FRC®) to my clients. These are private sessions where I will access your current ranges and then provide short but effective personalised exercises. These private sessions may be effectively conducted via Zoom.
What to expect?
During your initial session, I’ll evaluate your current range of mobility. Considering your goals as well as any areas of pain / injury, I’ll create a plan for you to start working on to gradually increase your mobility and therefore healthy joint articulation. You can expect this first session to be 60 - 90 minutes.
In follow-up sessions, I’ll evaluate progress made and progressively increase your exercise complexity. You can expect follow-up sessions to be 30 – 60 minutes.
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