21 min listen
Rick’s Mailbag: Muscular Activations
Rick’s Mailbag: Muscular Activations
ratings:
Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It’s time to dip back into Rick’s mailbag of questions to focus on this powerful neuromuscular assessment tool.
In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details if activation is something which needs to be frequently varied, if it’s best if paired with specific workouts, and several other key breakdowns of this concept of activation.
The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3jEmBS9
In this “NASM-CPT Podcast,” NASM Master Instructor, and host, Rick Richey details if activation is something which needs to be frequently varied, if it’s best if paired with specific workouts, and several other key breakdowns of this concept of activation.
The most trusted name in fitness is now expanding into the wellness world. Become an NASM Certified Wellness Coach and you’ll be able to guide and motivate clients to make lasting changes through mental and emotional well-being, recovery, and more. https://bit.ly/3jEmBS9
Released:
Apr 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Integrated Flexibility Continuum: <p>NASM provides an integrated model of flexibility that includes corrective, active, and functional flexibility categories. The specific techniques used within the Integrated Flexibility Continuum are as follows:</p><p><em><strong>Integrated Flexibility Continuum</strong></em></p><p>Corrective Flexibility – designed to increase joint ROM for shortened muscles. It is specifically for the areas of hypomobility.</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Static Stretching</li></ul><p>Active Flexibility</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Active Isolated Stretching</li></ul><p>Functional Flexibility</p><ul> <li>SMR/SMT/Foam Rolling</li> <li>Dynamic Flexibility</li></ul><p>This episode talks about just because muscles “feel” tight doesn’t mean that they are in fact tight. Assessments are to be done to identify shortened muscles verses lengthened muscles. In an integrated model the progression from on type of flexibility category to another should be by The NASM-CPT Podcast With Rick Richey