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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 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 […]

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...
Self Activation helped me recover from an ankle injury, drastically increasing its stability. It helped to clear my mind and improved my focus on the court. Following my activation sessions, I have found that my play quality has increased dramatically. I have experienced a much higher quality of life, both on and off the court, thanks to daily Self Activation.
Seamus Mcguinness