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Another "AHA"
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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.

Toning:
is designed so that muscles are strengthened without adding unnecessary compression to the joints. This is achieved by paying close attention to the Aston-Patterning concepts mentioned above. The exercises begin with the use of the body weight against gravity, primarily in lying and standing. Exercises are advanced by adding additional resistance of weights and stretch cords in relation to gravity and ground-reaction force.

[Flow Chart of Training and Certification]