Can the athletes workout barefoot??!!  Try it when you can.

Who knew the earth was so powerful and healing!?    

A powerful healing activity to incorporate into your healthy lifestyle is to connect your body to the earth's core.  Because we are not going to drill down into the earth to get there (we can leave that to Indiana Jones), we can access it via the earth’s surface and waters.

Plant your bare feet upon the ground at any opportunity! The earth's core will charge you, and even protect you from the harmful radiation coming from cell phones/phone towers, etc.

It does a whole lot more than this! It promotes better digestion, supports your immune system, and much more.

What are the steps you can take...?

Give children the time to run around barefoot.

Given the opportunity, take your sandals off when the earth/ground is directly beneath your feet.

Trees are great too! Lean against or hug a tree. Available in cooler weather, and when there is snow on the ground.

Put your feet up! When by a tree, plant your feet on the tree.

Take a vacation! Enjoy the beach beneath your feet and body.

Dip into the ocean, a lake or a stream...all grounding.

Work in an office? Take a walk to a park daily to get grounded.

Choosing footwear? Buy footwear that can easily come off and on (and for business men...take the socks and shoes off anyway.)

The more the merrier and people will be curious.  Let's start a movement this summer.

Cheryl is working towards creating a healthier existence...you either want to be healthy or you don't. There is no middle ground. What is your choice?

Take action, get grounded...call Cheryl today and learn about her One Step Forward health and nutritional program. Many ways to become healthier and nutrition is one of the vital areas.

Get your fats in order! Check out Cheryl's articles on omegas as this is one of the key steps to take today.  Find out how your fat intake may in fact heal you.

Look forward to connecting with you.

Best of health for 2010 and beyond!

Cheryl

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 By Brad Corcoran

Much like you would study prior to a final exam or review your information before giving a big presentation, there are appropriate steps that must be taken before the start of any form of physical activity.

Whether it is a team practice, playoff game, off-season training camp or just a pick-up game with your buddies, going through a proper warm-up routine is only going to set you up for success.

The primary goal of a warm-up is to prepare the body to move and perform at optimal levels, not stress the body to a state of fatigue. The visual physiological adaptations caused by a warm-up are simple. You should see an increase in body temperature (sweat beads beginning to form), an increase in oxygen intake (increased breathing rate), and increased blood flow to muscle tissues caused by an elevated heart rate (not always visual due to clothing or equipment).

by Sheldon Persad

LINEAR RUNNING

Although it may sound too simplistic, nevertheless, runners at times fail to fully comprehend that long distance running does not simply involve the legs. Often neglected aspects of a distance runner's training routine are drills and strengthening exercises from head to toe. For example, the need for strong consistent arm drive is magnified for a distance runner when climbing a hill. Training for long distance running without a focus on drills, core, and upper body / lower body strength training is incomplete, contributes to improper running form, and may lead to overuse injuries.

Sprinters understand the link between arm drive and maintaining leg turnover. Your legs will typically do whatever your arms dictate. But a focus on correct arm movement while running is just one small aspect of proper running form. We need to also consider head position, shoulders, arms, hands, torso, stride and feet.