Taking care of yourself or others.

What does health mean to you?  Is it the way you feel?  Is it the way others see you?  Is health a state of being or is it just a measure of you life expectancy?  I heard one funny saying that explains health “as the speed in which one can age or how long they will live or the rate of when they would die.”  However you view your health, I am sure you think of many factors that influence your own personal health or the health of your loved ones and friends.

What do you do to maintain a level of health that allows you to perform daily activities efficiently and effectively?  Do you eat well?  Do you get enough sleep?  Do you exercise on a daily basis?  How is your oral health?  One of the most important question in today’s society is how is your mental health?  What do you do to relieve stress?  Your answers to these questions are personal, but you should do a  self-check every once and awhile!!

I would like you to think about massage for a moment.  Mostly everyone knows you can go for a massage.  What if you could save a load of time and money and massage yourself?  This is known as Self-Massage.  You would feel better, be less stressed, stimulate your circulatory system, and relax more.  These are only a few fringe benefits of performing self-massage.  What about the time and effort that you put into yourself?  That is a true investment!

The Stick can do all this and more for yourself.  I encourage you to read more articles I have posted on this blog.

The gift of health.

I live in an area of Alberta, Canada where I can load by dirt bike into my truck and be riding 30-45min later.  That is exactly what I did today.  It was only plus 2 degrees celsius, but I went anyway.  As I drove down the highway listening to good music and planning the week ahead of me, I recognized how lucky I am.

I am healthy and have a family that loves me!  I was able to get away for a couple of hours and enjoy the fact that I was healthy and able to do something physical in the outdoors.  It was incredible!!  As I was getting on my gear, I saw a Dad with a friend and their kids on quads.  I saw friends getting ready to enjoy some time together.  I felt fantastic.  I know there will be a day very soon when my kids are old enough to spend a couple hours with me in natures playground!!

Just before my ride, I needed to warm-up my body a little, so I rolled out any muscle I had exposed that was not covered by my gear with the Original Body Stick.  I then got on my bike and went exploring.

The point of my story, is without your health and freedom to move around, you are restricted to certain activities.  Because I am healthy and I take care of my muscles, I can do whatever I want – like dirt bike!!

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How to Use The Stick!

 

Hello,

Here are a few introductory pictures an how to use The Stick .

Rolling your quads while sitting on the ground.

Here is kneeling position to roll out your IT Band.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To see more pictures, click here.

The master plan is to post video, pictures and tips on how to use The Stick.

Please contact me @ ken@zealousvitality.ca

Keep your muscles happy by rolling them!!!

Travelling with The Stick

 

Travelling with The Stick is easy!  I have posted some helpful tips when travelling.

Depending on what model you have, your experience should be fantastic.  On road trips, I would keep the Trigger Wheel and a Stick very handy when you stop to grab a snack or coffee or even that unscheduled washroom break.  Roll out your neck, back, forearms and legs for a quick rejuvenation.

Fantastic for the neck and smaller muscles.

 

 

As for flights.  I have some suggestions when it comes to security. 

The Trigger Wheel should be fine in your carry on.  A Stick, may be questionable since security may categorize it as a baton!  Until I get more feedback, go with the Trigger Wheel in your carry on and pack your Stick in your check-in luggage.

All this being said, I have a colleague who shared this testimonial with me:

Ken

I took my stick with me to the Kelowna Marathon. (Airport security was very curious.) After  the race I was having difficulty moving around as my legs were getting stiff and were starting to cramp up. A short session with the stick I was moving with ease and was good for the rest of the day. The stick defiantly sped up my recovery and is keeping me running.

Thanks

 

 

Tell me about your Stick!

One of the most often asked question that I get is something along the lines of “OK, I believe in The Stick, now which one should I get?”

I answer everyone the same way…”The one that feels best for you!”

There are however, some basic guidelines.  Factors such as body composition and intended use are very important when making a decision of which Stick to purchase.  Each Stick is a different length and has different flexibility.  In short, the longer the Stick, the more versatile it is.  The stiffer the Stick, the deeper penetration of massage can be achieved.

Some people like the versatility of the longer models.  Others like the travel-ability of the shorter models.  Either way, The Stick is an extremely useful tool to muscle health.

Please visit this page: “Pick a Stick” from my website :  ZealousVitality.ca

 

Post a comment and tell others why you use The Stick that you do!

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