The Choi-Bo System - Component 2 - The Static & Dynamic Stretch 

The Choi-Bo system incorporates both static (yoga-based) stretching and dynamic stretching in its system.  Both have there place in the complete system of Choi-Bo, as both have different benefits to enhance training and health.  For example, it is now becoming common knowledge that static stretching improves flexibility, joint stiffness and range of motion, it also calms the mind and so reduces stress, and it is also very effective at improving circulation.  However, research suggests static stretching can decrease  motor unit activation (or ease of movement) so it may often not be the best form of stretching to warm up the body properly before sports training.  Dynamic (more active) stretching however, increases motor unit activation (or ease of movement) and so is more effective as a method of warming up the body than static stretching before sports training.  So, in Choi-Bo we use and teach the value of both Static & Dynamic stretching as part of our complete system.

Yoga is becoming more and more popular today.  The Choi-Bo Static Stretch is a unique whole body stretch that has been designed by Anthony Aurelius who has been teaching yoga-based stretching exercises for over twenty years.  However, The Choi-Bo Static Stretch is a unique yoga-based stretch that stretches each muscle in the body on both the left and right side of the body evenly.  The Choi-Bo Static Stretch is an important part of the Choi-Bo system that has been designed to correct muscle imbalances (common with modern lifestyles) and so improve the integrity of the spine and joints throughout the body.

Video footage forthcoming shortly!