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Nazareth Academy Activates for Success
In my years working with the Nazareth football team, I have seen for myself the tangible results that Self Activation Technique has had on the whole team. A recent article at Bergsworld.live tells the story. This technique is a true game-changer. Read the Article...Here’s how one runner beat his personal records – one belly breath at a time.
I never grow tired of hearing real-life stories about the immediate difference SAT techniques produce. I asked student athlete Dan Santino, from St. Ignatius High School in Chicago, to share his experience with SAT in his own words. “This fall, I was really excited to run my senior season of cross county. I even set a goal of earning my first All-State honor. The season started off pretty well, but my performance at times seemed to plateau. Maybe it was a combination of muscle soreness in my back and just needing to get to the next level, but I didn’t quite know how to improve. After investigating the SAT process, I scheduled an appointment with Dr. Tom. Looking back, I was skeptical for sure, but was willing to try anything for the sake of improvement. I distinctly remember the muscle-testing results before activation, and then seeing them after. Immediately after activation, I felt loose. There was no tightness, and I felt peaceful after “belly breathing.” The next day we had an invitational race, and I felt the best and was the most focused during that race. I ended up finishing 5th, right behind some of the nation’s best runners, 7 seconds off my personal best. I became a believer as the results were seen immediately for me! As the season progressed with activation and SAT, I gutted out some races and achieved personal records to include Chicago Catholic League Champion, IHSA Regional Champion, and finally I earned my first All-State honor in cross country, placing 24th at the state meet. Activation techniques will be a constant part of my routine from now on.” How is activation a part of your routine? Let us know in the...VIDEO: How to use a self activation stick to activate your core before a workout
Never used a self activation stick? This simple, inexpensive piece of gear belongs in every athlete’s locker. Using the Be Activated techniques, you can fire up your own core muscles before a workout in just a few minutes – no coach or doctor required. In this video, I show you exactly how to use the self activation stick for […]
Video: How to activate the glutes using Be Activated
How important are your glutes? They give you balance and core strength, helping you run with speed and stamina when the competition starts. But only if they’re activated. In this video, I’ll show you the third part of a simple Zone 1 activation. We’ve already learned diaphragmatic breathing and activated the psoas. Here’s how to unlock […]
Video: How to activate the psoas muscle using Be Activated
It takes 5 seconds to activate the psoas muscle. Using your thumb or a self activation stick, you can improve flexibility, strengthen your core and make your legs feel lighter. This video is the second part of a simple Zone 1 activation. I’ll show you exactly how psoas activation is done – and we’ll measure the […]
Video: Diaphragmatic breathing increases flexibility
It’s one thing to talk about Be Activated — but if you’re like most of us, seeing is believing. In this 3-minute video, I show you exactly how diaphragmatic breathing works. Watch an athlete practice the proper way of breathing, learn pressure points to help you breathe better — and see the increase in flexibility just a few breaths […]
Diaphragmatic breathing is the key to your skeletal and muscular systems
Want better athletic performance? Want fewer injuries? Want to walk taller, feel stronger and move more easily in everything you do?
You can have it in a breath. But it’s got to be the right kind of breath.
Diaphragmatic breathing is the key to your autonomic nervous system
Here’s an average day in the life of a high-school athlete. Some events are stressful – they activate the “fight or flight” part of your nervous system. Others are calming – they activate “rest and digest” part of your nervous system.
Guess which one happens more?
Talkin’ Douglas Heel
Douglas Heel, the man behind “Get-Activated” is interviewed in this article. Douglas Heel exudes a bouncy enthusiasm and an unshakable confidence. His confidence is never I’m right, and you are wrong. In matter of fact, Douglas is as carefree as he is confident. At his last Chicago seminar, Heel said, “Don’t worry about being right. As soon as you are right, you stop learning. I have techniques, not answers. My journey is just beginning.” Read The...You Only Know What You Know
Activation is not just for Football Players. A recent article in the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association discusses the benefits. Once again Dr. Tom Nelson is featured and quoted. Read The...
In November of 2014 I was diagnosed with mononucleosis and the parvo virus. The severe pain caused me to miss the whole 3rd quarter of school and my whole wrestling season. My days consisted of therapy, specialists and hospital testing. I was referred to a pain doctor, as at this point I had zero quality of life. He referred me to Dr. Thomas Nelson for a new type of manipulative therapy. At my first visit with Dr. Nelson, he explained what he does and he started treatment. When he was done I jumped off the table and I was able to run without pain for the first time in 3 months. The work Dr. Thomas Nelson is doing is amazing and a breakthrough that should be known to all. I’ll be forever grateful to him. I have my life back!
