Après’ MELT (not fondue!)

 

Après’ MELT (not fondue!) Jump in to Re hydrate, Restore, and Recover

Classes Saturday and Sunday Afternoon 

The MELT Method is a game changer for reducing tension, improving joint movement, and aiding recovery by calming the nervous system and boosting fluid flow, making it excellent for relieving pain, enhancing athletic performance, and decreasing downtime from injuries. It's a gentle, science-backed approach that helps undo accumulated stress and stiffness from daily activities or exercise, allowing muscles to recover faster and function better. It is equally effective to recover and reset the nervous system from the crazy hectic pace of our modern lives.

How MELT Aids Recovery

• Fascial Rehydration: Traditional rollers often target muscles, but MELT focuses on fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, by restoring fluid (hydration) within it, improving its supportive and flexible qualities.
• Reduces Compression & Stiffness: Gentle techniques help release stuck stress and compression in the fascia, improving circulation and range of motion, which is crucial after intense workouts or prolonged sitting.
• Calms the Nervous System: It taps into the autonomic nervous system to reduce stress and anxiety, promoting the body's natural repair processes and improving sleep, essential for recovery.
• Enhances Performance: By improving alignment and muscle function, MELT helps muscles work more efficiently and recover quicker, making movement more enjoyable. 

Key MELT Techniques for Recovery

• Hand & Foot Treatments: Using small balls to hydrate the hands and feet, which creates a ripple effect throughout the entire body's connective tissue.
• Compression & Shearing: Using soft rollers for gentle compression and gliding movements (shearing) on limbs to restore fluid to the fascia, especially in the legs and low back.
• Core & Pelvic Stability: Techniques like tucking and tilting the pelvis help release hip flexors and stabilize the spine, important for runners and those with lower back pain. 

When & How to Use for Recovery

• Pre-Workout: Can be done before exercise to improve muscle performance and joint alignment.
• Post-Workout: Ideal for erasing joint compression and stiffness, enhancing muscle recovery after cardio or strength training.
• Frequency: Gentle enough for daily use, but even 10 minutes, three times a week, can yield significant benefits.
• Hydration is Key: Drink water before and after MELT to maximize fascial rehydration.