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Have you heard about this new exercise THE MELT method? It is all the rage among adults suffering from issues such as chronic pain, aching joints, weight gain, stress, wrinkles, digestive problems, low energy and insomnia.
This new exercise method was created by Sue Hitzmann, a well known fitness instructor in Manhattan. The MELT Method uses a soft MELT roller and a small rubber ball. Bravo for Ms. Hitzmann for creating this technique that also requires the use of a product to do the exercise in addition to a best selling book. Brilliant marketing strategy.
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The MELT method focuses on the connective tissue, or fascia. The connective tissue is a three-dimensional, fluid-filled support network that surrounds the muscles, bones, nerves and organs. Since our bodies experience a lot of wear and tear as we age, we experience dehydration in our system. According to the MELT method, this is called “stuck stress.”
The MELT method helps rehydrate and manipulate connective tissue. The acronym, MELT stands for Myofascial Energetic Length Technique. Supposedly you can do the MELT method three times a week for 10 minutes and it will make a difference. It must have some merit, since there are over 1000 MELT instructors nationwide and several athletes that swear by this system.
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If you are curious about the MELT Method, pick up the book: The MELT Method: A Breakthrough Self-Treatment System to Eliminate Chronic Pain, Erase the Signs of Aging, and Feel Fantastic in Just 10 Minutes a Day!
You can purchase the hardcover book for $19.29 on Amazon or $13.59 for the paperback.
Click on the following link to read more on the MELT METHOD:
Rolling and Flexing to Massage Away Pain and Stress – A Class in the MELT Method of Body Work – New York Times
The Melt Method – Learn More About the Chronic Relief Exercise – MeltMethod.com
