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Another "AHA"
Moment

The "Ah Ha!" Moments of Judith Aston have been passed on to thousands . . .

Here is a tip for you-

THINK ABOUT THIS
Bending over the sink to brush your teeth can strain your back.

The next time you experience this, place your free hand on the counter and push down. This lengthens and supports your back.

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Bicep curls with Aston concepts

ASTON® FITNESS TRAINING
(5 DAY COURSE)
Prerequisites: Aston^® Therapeutics I & Aston^® Therapeutics II

Aston Fitness Training is one of the most sophisticated fitness training programs available. Judith Aston developed this program recognizing the number of individuals needing corrective work for pain and injuries resulting from conventional exercise programs and equipment. AFT facilitates the whole body in achieving and maintaining appropriate proportions, muscle tone, joint resiliency, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning. Aston-Patterning® concepts of ergonomics, alignment, cooperative movement, ground reaction force, and respecting the body's limitations are all key elements of the AFT. The five forms of this training are horizontal and vertical loosening, toning, stretching, and cardiovascular conditioning.

Horizontal Loosening:
is done lying on the back, stomach or side; using supports to optimize body usage. Easy movements are applied in a comfortable range to facilitate slack in and around a joint or a series of joints. These movements decrease stiffness and discomfort and increase range of motion by loosening the deeper aspects of the muscle and lubricating the joints.

[Flow Chart of Training and Certification]