Balanced Body® Moving Fascia
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Balanced Body® Moving Fascia

Fascia science has been evolving rapidly over the last several years. Review the latest insights into how fascia influences movement and learn exercises and strategies for bringing fascia to life for your clients. In this workshop, we will focus on understanding the structure and function of fascia as it relates to gliding, elastic recoil and movement continuity. Understand what training fascia might mean and how it can be used to optimize physical potential.

Joy Puleo, MA

Joy Puleo, MA, is an education program manager for Balanced Body®, the world’s largest Pilates manufacturer, developing educational content and curricula for master trainers globally. Since 1996, Joy has practiced in the mindful movement modalities of Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method. She has presented workshops and instructor training courses at numerous conferences and is a well-respected international educator. Her vast knowledge and deep understanding of anatomy and movement, paired with her incredible sense of humor, make Joy’s presentations engaging and highly informative.
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Learning Objectives


  1. Identify what fascia is and describe its cellular makeup and how it influences human structure.
  2. Explain the relationship of fascia to tissue glide, force transmission and elastic recoil.
  3. Describe movements designed to facilitate fascial glide, force transmission and elastic recoil.
  4. Apply these movements in the training environment and explore how they influence strength, flexibility, speed and agility.
  5. Discuss the thoraco-lumbar fascia, its layers, and its role in movement regulation, coordination and force transmission.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

  • Balanced Body® Moving Fascia
  • Balanced Body® Moving Fascia - Handout
  • Balanced Body® Moving Fascia

Available Course Credits

ACTION0.2
ACSM2
ACE.1
AFPA2
AFAA2
BCRPA2
CHEK2
FAI/ISSA2
IFPA2
NASM0.2
NAFTA2
NAFC0.2
NCEP2
NCCPT2
NCSF1
NESTA0.2
NETA2
NFPT0.4
NIEW0.2
NSPA2