The benefits to be had from the practice of Fusion One are quite numerous. The system provides the following benefits:

Controls Daily Stress

This benefit is brought about through a unique blending of deep (diaphragmatic) breathing, visualization or inner awareness and a gentle and, at times, prolonged assumption of the various exercises or positions of the form.

This stress control benefit makes Fusion One ideal for persons who are exposed, regularly, to a stressful work or home environment. Members of the health, medical, law enforcement and other “high stress” professions would truly benefit from its practice. View our Lectures & Workshops.

Firms & Flattens The Abdominal Region

When done in conjunction with other components of a well planned pot belly reduction program, a number of the exercises of Fusion One have shown to be very effective in firming the abdominal region. Exercises such as the knee-to-chest position and its many variations, the seated leg pump, and the transitional or recovery movements of many of the other exercises, have been integrated into the Stomlost weight and pot belly reduction program.

Improves Breathing & Combats Respiratory Problems

When the various forms of Fusion One are performed, emphasis is placed on deep or diaphragmatic breathing. Over time, practitioners regain their natural breathing movements and rhythm. What appears to be a very common result of this improvement in ones breathing is the elimination, or reduction in intensity, of a number of respiratory problems including asthma and bronchitis.

Increases Flexibility

Fusion One offers its practitioners high degrees of flexibility. In addition, and because it avoids rapid or “jerky” movements, injuries are quite rare. Furthermore, because the positions are held for long periods of time (30 seconds or longer), and because the elements of relaxation and proper breathing are utilized, these elements, working in combination, seem to establish a physiological state that enhances muscular expansion.

Improves Balance & Helps Prevent Falling

For the elderly, falling is a major problem. We know that about 30% of people over the age of 65 fall each year. The effectiveness of Fusion One in dealing with this problem is a direct result of Fusion One's ability to improve balance by increasing muscle strength (especially those of the legs), improving ones control over his/her posture and by increasing proprioceptor functioning.

Strengthens Muscles

Fusion One has shown, time and time again, that its movements and positions possess a number of performance elements that facilitate relatively high degrees of muscular strength and flexibility. We know, from recent studies, that most people who reach the age of 70, will experience a loss of about 20% of the muscle mass (tissue) they had at age 30. This loss of tissue weakens muscles and -negatively- affects balance. Fortunately, through the use of resistance (strengthening) exercises, the negative effects of this condition can be reduced and even reversed.

Many of the exercises of Fusion One are designed to target and build specific muscles and muscle groups. Furthermore, the majority of these exercises can be performed, quite safely, by the elderly and persons with certain medical conditions.

Combats Job-related Health Problems & Concerns

The seated form of Fusion One has been used -quite effectively- over the years to deal with a number of job related health problems and concerns. Because the exercises, and other therapeutic activities, are done from a seated position, employees are able to perform them while sitting at their desks or even in the lunch or break area. Techniques to prevent or combat job related stress, eye strain, lower back injury, mental fatigue, decreased concentration, decreased efficiency, and weight gain due to inactivity are all offered by the Fusion One program.

Eliminates Pain And Stiffness Found At Various Areas Of The Body

A benefit that is experienced by many practitioners of Fusion One is the subtle elimination of pain and stiffness from areas of the body such as the neck, back, shoulder, hip and knee.

Many health and medical experts have known for years that relief from joint pain and stiffness was possible through the practice of relaxation and the performance of gentle (non-strenuous) exercises. Fusion One offers both.

Encourages Participation In Fitness And Health Promoting Activities

We know that the exercises and other activities of Fusion One are performed slowly; require a minimum of time, effort and strength; and produce benefits that are many and quickly had. We also know that a portion of the exercises are performed while sitting, can be practiced at anytime, require little space, and make use of no expensive, bulky or complicated equipment. Finally, we know that Fusion One is a relatively inexpensive activity that may be performed by individuals or by groups of people. All of these features help to make it appealing to most people. Furthermore, because of the benefits it offers and its "user friendly" nature, people are more likely to participate in its practice.