Friday, July 16, 2010

"Z" Characteristics of Elite Athletes

In this final installment we will look at "Z" characteristics, and specifically the Z-Health movement system and how elite athletes move so well. So what is Z-Health? Z-Health is essentially a system of simple movement exercises devoted to helping you move better, which means with less pain, and more coordination, efficiency, power, strength, range of motion. Z-Health is the creation of Dr. Eric Cobb, a chiropractor, trainer and martial artist.
The foundation of Z-Health is subtle isolated joint movements done in a very precise, controlled and mindful manner. These exercises directly target the central nervous system, and the results are therefore often immediate and dramatic.
Elite athletes have the ability to make the the difficult look easy. I believe the Z system is basically the how elite athletes move fluidly, effortlessly and efficiently. If you want to move better, feel better and perform like an elite athlete check out Z-Health.
Well this is the end of the Elite Athlete series and its hard to believe that it has been over 6 months since this series started. But the timing seems to be good as we will launch a new website and blog in the next few weeks at www.manofsteelesports.com so come by and check out what new materiel we will have on board.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

"Y" Characteristics of Elite Athletes

The Yearning for mastery of their skills is the main drive that motivates the elite athlete. That internal, indescribable, itch, urge or yearning to excel is the separation of the men from the boys. That indefinable power to go on longer, harder and faster than the competition is a mysterious phenomenon to some, but to the elite it is as natural as food, water or spirit, it is their makeup. The yearning to achieve goes on for years and years and years and if an athlete has found his purpose in sport it will last a lifetime.