Interesting Rant from Martin Rooney

Martin Rooney’s Big Idea…everyone has said that they were to busy at some point…too busy to workout…to busy to eat properly.

Martim Rooney has some ideas for you in this youtube post.

Enjoy!

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This is a great article from Martin Rooney discussing why he choose to be a super hero when he was a kid.  The message is asking what are you becoming in this current phase of your life and in the next.
Who sees you as a super hero and how are you making a difference in the world today.

READ THE ARTICLE HERE

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The secret ingredient you’re missing for stronger motivation.  This great article from Darya Rose discusses why some people have great success with their and health habits.  She believes that successful people dont have stronger motivation but a problem-solving mindset and more self-compassion.

 

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

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If you are at all interested in SPORT you know who Jordan Spieth is…but did you know he is much more than a golfer…he is an athlete.  Considering the articles we have been writing in June about Long Term Athlete Development this article on the TPI site is very timely.
I strongly suggest reading the article on the Purpose2Play site with Jordan mother for even more insight into his success.

READ HERE

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I believe thinking is a skill.  You can improve it.  I know with practice, I have. The more I do it, the better I get at it.  I once heard when Einstein’s brain was examined after his death, the area responsible for thinking was larger than anyone else in history.  I guess it is not a surprise the person who solved some of the biggest mental challenges spent the most time in thought.

For the Rest of Martin Rooney’s Thought Provoking Article Click Here

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Inflammation has become the new buzzword in pop medicine, described as the cause of everything from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

But is this reputation deserved?

The short answer: yes.

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CELIAC AWARENESS

Celiac disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health.

May is Celiac awareness month in Canada.  Check out the website by clicking below.

Celiac Website Site

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Here is an interesting video presentation by Dr. Sarah Hallberg at the TEDx Talks on Reversing Type 2 Diabetes.

Watch Here

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If you know anything about fat loss and athletic performance, you’re aware that hormones are easily one of the most important factors.

In fact, hormones affect all aspects of human function. They dictate mood, allowing us to be upbeat and on top of the world, or depressed and tired.

They trigger muscle contractions and stimulate protein and fat synthesis.
They enable world champion athletic performances, govern metabolic rate, and tell us when we’re hungry.

But hormones don’t exist in a vacuum. Instead, hormone levels are constantly in flux, playing off each other and determining how we perform in the world.

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Learn five ways meditation can improve your mental and physical well-being.

1. It will make you more focused and productive
2. It’s good for your heart
3. You’ll be happier and less stressed
4. It might reduce inflammation
5. It can help you sleep

If you have never mediated before you will find resources at the end of the article to help get you started or to aid your current practice.

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BAREFOOT RUNNING

In the last few years there has been a great increase in running bare foot and/or in minimalist shoes.  With this increase has come an increase in the number of injuries to the feet, ankles, knees, hips and back. Running is a high impact activity that requires us to be fit before we start.  Running bare foot or in minimalist shoes requires us to be extra fit with very strong feet.  Every day I work with clients who break down because their feet have very poor mechanics. Going from regular, highly supportive running shoes to minimalist shoes in asking for an injury.  Now, I do believe that many can work toward running bare foot but only when they have ensured proper foot mechanics and running stride.  Here is an article by Pete Williams from EXOS (Athletes Performance) about slowly making the transition.

Read here

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The article of the week comes from Massage Today and discusses Shoulder Impingement.  As a result of increased mechanical demands, numerous soft-tissue injuries occur in the shoulder. In fact, shoulder pain is the third most common musculoskeletal disorder, following low back and cervical pain.

 

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This week we have an article from Eric Cressey discussing what he has learned about mobility.

 

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On his website Marks Daily Apple, Mark Sisson believes that you should be sprinting – at least (and maybe at most) once a week. The effects of regular sprinting on your health, your body composition, your fitness, your strength, and your susceptibility to disease are so impressive that it’d be foolish not to.

CLICK HERE

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What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments?  Check out this article and find out how massage can help you to move forward with your health and fitness goals.

PaleoMom

This week the PaleoMom Dr. Sarah Ballantyne writes an amazing article about habits and how she is looking forward to 2015.  It is a very real and honest review of the past year and the plans she is putting into place to create 2015 with balance.

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