Fascia Myths & Fascia Facts Part 1: Can We Train Fascia?
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Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of fascia in part 1 of a 2-part series. This first episode focuses on the questions:
1) What is fascia?
2) Can we specifically train fascia through active movement?
(Part 2 of this series focuses on the questions: Does Yin Yoga target fascia? And: Does myofascial release work?)
Points of discussion in this episode include:
Travis and Jenni’s personal backgrounds with the fascia community
The “Fascial Fitness” system designed by Robert Schleip
The “Fuzz Speech” by Gil Hedley
What is fascia?
The 4 tissue types of the body
A deeper dive into connective tissue
How is fascia related to connective tissue?
Compressive vs. tensile connective tissue
Can we treat/target fascia in an isolated, specific way?
How can we train fascia through active movement?
How does connective tissue transmit force?
What is the stretch shortening cycle?
How to tendons adapt to training?
…And much more!
Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Podcast episode: Should We Stop Teaching Yoga for Low Back Pain? w/ Paul Ingraham
Podcast episode: Can Stretching Make You Strong? w/ Greg Nuckols
Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni
Strength for Yoga email newsletter
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.