What is the history of flexibility?
Believe it or not flexibility was actually practiced way back when the gladiators would practice for a battle; it came strongly recommended by their physicians in A.D. 157. The Ancient Greeks also used flexibility to their advantage while training for gymnastics along with military and physical training. In the 1800’s osteopathic scientists often incorporated flexibility into their practice on patients with spinal obstructions to help remove the obstruction which it did help relieve the pain. Osteopathic techniques were spread around the world and became most intrigued by athletes, coaches and sports therapists. It was discovered that different mobilization techniques were used more and more due to the increased mobilization in joints. Needless to say thanks to the gladiators and ancient Greeks flexibility was exposed and now serves a purpose not only through sport but helps in everyday active living.
Tuesday
Rounds in 12 minutes
8 lunges per leg
8 Pull Ups
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
3/23/2010 06:36:00 AM
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