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The Importance of Tension and Relaxation

The most efficient athletes in the world can demonstrate an elegant balance of tension and relaxation.
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Amanda Perry
November 29, 2022
The Importance of Tension and Relaxation

Amanda Perry

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November 29, 2022

The most efficient athletes in the world can demonstrate an elegant balance of tension and relaxation.

We see this skill represented in strength training, calisthenics, and several field and court sports.

Some people balance tension and relaxation naturally, while others have to work at it. Regardless of where you are in your athletic journey, learning how to balance tension and relaxation is a vital and worthwhile skill.

Join Mike and Brett and they discuss their in depth knowledge of how to balance both of these skills.

Welcome to season 2 of the MED podcast with new co-host, Brett Jones.

This season, join Brett Jones, StrongFirst Director of Education and Functional Movement Systems Advisory Board member, and Mike Perry, co-owner of Skill of Strength, Lead instructor at Functional Movement Systems and Senior SFG at Strongfirst, as they share their life experiences and insight on all things health and fitness related.

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