Its all in the Z

Hi all,
I was just going through some of my old files on the old PC and I came across a compilation of wise little tidbits I pulled off the Dragondoor.com forum. I figured since I'm currently in a phase of resurrected zeal for kettlebells I'll do a series of posts with these little bits. The first one is quite long. Its a post by Scott Sonnon on Zdorovye. Hope you enjoy.

Definitely, Warrior Wellness!
From: Coach Sonnon
Subject: Fitness
Date/Time 2002-11-26 23:43:58
Remote IP: 67.250.125.242
Message
Here is the recent Zdorovye newsletter containing some exercises as well feedback by various users and doctors:

Zdorovye Health News (NOV 2002)

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Zdorovye – Nature’s Legacy

Zdorovye (zdah-ROWV-yeah)

The Slavic Health System, Zdorovye, is a natural health system. It keeps the body agile, strong and functional. But it is also an educational system in that it has a secondary goal of teaching the practitioner about his/her own body, and how his/her body relates to the physical world around him/her (somatic education). How does the Zdorovye Natural Health System do this? By fully integrating movement, posture/alignment and breathing. You learn to breathe in unison with your movements. You learn how to create better posture through breathing and movement. You learn how to manage your level of energy throughout the day so that you do not fall into the stress/relaxation roller coaster ride. You learn how to move with efficiency, power and grace.

Forward this newsletter to your friends and family.

Please take the time to send us your thoughts – what would you like to see in this newsletter?


In this issue:



1. The Value of Boredom, Part I.

2. Boredom Explorations.

3. What Zdorovye can do for you?

4. Exercises

5. Exercise Tips

6. Q & A

7. A word from a specialist

8. Customer's feedback

9. Gift Certificates

10. Media Review



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The Value of Boredom, Part I

One of the most common remarks that you will hear from athletes of every sport, background, training methodology and level of fitness is, “Man, sometimes my training gets so boring!” In some instances, boredom can be so great that the athlete lacks the desire to continue training! Has this ever happened to you? How did you handle it? Did you continue training in spite of the boredom? Did you take a break for a while? Be aware that there is no “right” answer to any of these questions. However, it is important to understand that if you delve into the nature of the psychophysical dynamic of “boredom” you can see that it plays a very unique and vital role in our training: and, in fact, in our very lives! But, we have to understand its messages!

What is boredom?

Boredom is a form of internal communication. It is our three dimensional self (mind, body, spirit) communicating with our conscious/cognitive brain to impart vital information. What does it mean? It can mean many things to many people. However, for the sake of our training and progress in Zdorovye, I would like to briefly examine three vital functions that “boredom” can play in our progress.

Boredom as Barometer

A barometer, as you know, is a precision instrument intended for the sole purpose of tracking the current weather conditions as measured by the local air pressure. Boredom can serve much the same function in our training!

In the initial recovery stages of Zdorovye, our body-mind systems are under very high levels of pressure. Not simply in a physical sense because of the new demands being placed on our muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissues, proprioception, and coordination, but also in a psychological sense as we discipline ourselves to the daily requirements of progression.

As we move from recovery into coordination of any movement, our internal pressure lowers. With an increasing sense of fluidity, freedom of movement, strength and coordination, our increasing mastery of the basic biomechanical components of Zdorovye leaves us feeling more balanced, controlled, fit and free. Now, things begin to get interesting!

With the increased recognition and recovery of our natural abilities in the coordination phase of Zdorovye, our good friend “boredom” begins to make an appearance. With daily practice and development of coordinated movement patterns, the novelty of the movements begins to wane and eventually a feeling of mastery sets in quickly followed, in many instances, by boredom! We feel like, “Ok, ok, I’ve done 10,000 arm circles in every plane already! Why should I keep doing these?”

What is our body-mind-spirit trying to tell us with this information? Usually, it boils down to three important things – the three C’s:

1. Congratulations! - Many times, boredom is a celebration of sorts for your body-mind system! It’s a positive statement on how much you’ve done, the work and effort you’ve put forth and the progress you’ve accomplished! Next time you feel bored, take it as a compliment! You’ve earned it!

2. Challenge – Boredom is an inherent form of personal testing. It is a genetically hard-wired developmental tool that can and will push us in the direction of our goals if we have the continuing discipline to pursue them. Boredom is nature’s gut check. How will you respond to it?

3. Compass – When boredom comes calling, trust that it’s time to learn something new! Few people ever embrace the truth that true mastery is nothing more than an ongoing mastery of the ‘basics’. Boredom is our native compass that guides us into a deeper understanding of our natural abilities once we embrace it!



How does all of this apply to Zdorovye? Tune in next month as we explore boredom in our progression from Recovery to Coordination to Refinement!

Have a great month!

Dr. Eric Cobb



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Boredom Explorations.

TRY THESE VARIATIONS TO ENHANCE YOUR PRACTICE!

Pick one of your favorite Zdorovye biomechanical exercises and explore the following:

1. Perform the exercise while standing on the balls of your feet.

2. Try the same movements while standing on your heels with your toes elevated off the ground.

3. Next, make certain that you have lots of room, and perform the same exercises with your eyes closed! Working through biomechanical exercises without visual input can be much more challenging so use all appropriate caution!

Why try these variations? Remember that the primary goal of Zdorovye is incremental progression through the developmental phases of: Recovery, Coordination and Refinement. Adding new challenges to old exercises often creates a powerful training effect on your nervous system, which can boost your neuromuscular efficiency through the roof!

Give these variations a try this month and make sure to drop us an email to tell us what you think!



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My name is Kevin Teagle and I am a Chiropractor. A friend of mine introduced me to the Z-health systems a year ago through the Warrior Wellness series. I experienced so many incredible changes in my own body that I began using some of the exercises in the Warrior Wellness program for my patients. That is when it began. I showed one patient, a long time chronic shoulder strain patient a few exercises. Two weeks later I began getting calls from people I had never seen as patients. These people were getting relief in joints that had not had relief in years. The exercises these people were doing were by word of mouth. No one had yet even seen a tape. This excited me so much that I ordered 10 tapes of the beginning series Warrior Wellness. These sold the first week. I am now seeing results on a higher level of healing. Severe arthritis patients are getting warmth in places they that used to hurt. I am seeing Chronic low back pain disappear, The energy level in those patients have increased. We now gather once a week together and go over these exercises and critique each other. Let me tell you, that is one happy class. My style of practicing has changed dramatically in the type of rehabilitation I recommend. I have now begun to explore other aspects of the Z-health system. I have begun to work with runners, and the preliminary results are looking good already.
The one largest result that I see is in the speed of recovery. If I can convince my patient to perform those crazy circles, I know that patient will recover faster than those with less severe injuries. This system is solid and non-invasive in it's approach. I am comfortable knowing that I will not injure my patients with this system. Do the same thing that I tell my patients. Just try it once and tell me I am wrong. . . so far I haven't been wrong yet. Kevin Teagle DC

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Exercises:



LEG CIRCLES WITH A TWIST



Exercise:
Goal: Circumduction of the hip in different rotated positions. Slow, smooth circles.
-Start standing on one leg, with that leg turned out at 45-degree angle. Keep the supporting knee bent.
-With your free leg start moving your leg in small circles in front of you. Keep the leg straight and your foot aligned vertically and the toes pulled back.
-Do 10 in each direction.
-Switch legs, do the same thing.
-Switch legs again. This time, instead of aligning the foot vertically, turn the foot in at a 45-degree angle by rotating the leg at the hip. Keep the rest of the leg straight and the toes pulled back. Continue with the same circles.
-Do 10 in each direction.
-Switch legs, do the same thing.
-Switch legs again. This time, instead of turning the foot in, turn the foot out at a 45-degree angle by rotating at the hip. Keep the rest of the leg straight and the toes pulled back. Continue with the same circles.
WRIST CIRCLES

Exercise:
Goal: Slow, smooth movement.
-Start with loose fists, palms down.
-Start with 10 circles with one hand both directions. Switch hands.
-Circle with both wrists - circles in unison.
-Do 10 in each direction
-Circle with both wrists - circles mirrored.
-Do 10 in each direction
-Rotate hands - so that if you were to open your loose fists your palm would be facing up. Keep your loose fists.
-Start with 10 circles with one hand both directions. Switch hands.
-Circle with both wrists - circles in unison.
-Do 10 in each direction
-Circle with both wrists - circles mirrored.
-Do 10 in each direction

FINGERS
Doing the same thing with the fingers: turn the hand so that the palm is up. This obviously gives the hand a different orientation - which makes the circle with the finger much more invigorating for the mind.

Exercise:

Goal: Variety of movement and orientation with the fingers: coordination.

-Start by doing simple circles with the fingers - palm down.
-Do 10 circles each finger, one hand at a time.
-Rotate your hands so your palms are facing up.
-Do 10 circles each finger, one hand at a time.
-Try the same thing (palm down and palm up) with both thumbs, index fingers...
-Try the same by picking one finger on one hand and another finger on the other hand. Do it palm down first - then palm up.

- Give yourself a holiday treat: instead of your arms in front of you try doing your fingers circles with your arms behind you. Palm up and palm down.

This exercise is a great way to combat the common hand/finger ailments such as arthritis and carpal tunnel.

As with all exercise programs, consult your physician before engaging in any
physical activity.
If you have any questions about exercises explained above please direct them
to: help@zdorovye.com

Videos detailing the basics of Zdorovye - Nature's Legacy(tm) can be found
at http://www.RMAX.tv/zdorovye/products.html

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Exercise Tips:

Working on the Zdorovye exercises is a great thing for the body and the
mind. You should always try to give yourself more challenges. Try adopting
some of these strategies to your daily program:

1. In working towards full efficiency of the entire body you need to work with both sides of the body – left and right. Alternate sides with every exercise. Also, don’t work standing all the time. Try to adapt your exercises to a seated position, or an inverted position.

2. Work outside when you can. Exercise outside in the elements as often as you can. Sun, rain, snow, wind, morning, afternoon, evening, grass, gravel, sand… Dress appropriately and allow your environment to determine what you do. If it is cold out – do shorter more intense exercises. If it is hot out – do exercises that are less intense to avoid overheating. By working outside your body will become in tune with the seasons, with your local climate and with the weather.

Videos detailing the basics of Zdorovye - Nature's Legacy can be found
at http://www.RMAX.tv/zdorovye/products.html.



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From this issue we start to answer your questions on Zdorovye Natural Health System.

Please email questions to info@RMAX.tv



Q: We are considering to purchase Zdorovye video package. Do exercises on those tapes look like aerobics exercises?

A: Zdorovye Tapes are not "aerobics classes", but are health sessions where the viewer is given insights on how to train themselves. The exercises are done not at the speed of elite athletes and professional fitness instructors, but at every person's individual speed and tempo. The viewer is given the ability to choose how fast/slow to go, how long to train...



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I've been a massage therapist for 18 years now. I've worked in medical clinics and spas in Hawaii,
NewZealand, and Alaska. Lots of people come to me with stiff painful backs and joints. Other people choose
to see a chiropractor, their family doctor, or perhaps a doctor of Chinese medicine, rolfer or any number of
different health practitioners for the same problems. If they are lucky and there health care practitioner
is skilled, they will begin to feel better and perhaps feel that they are cured of their particular problem

(soar shoulder,back, or whatever). Even the practitioner will feel as if he cured the patient. However most
problems, are a result of life style. Only a change in life style will bring about true healing. Ok, here is
an example. Say you went to the dentist and they fixed and cleaned your teeth. Every thing is perfect when u
leave..And after you get home, you never brush or floss your teeth. That's the way people are. They see me
with a soar shoulder, they can't lift their arm. I work my skill and when they leave they can move their arm.
But when they get back home nothing changes. The perpetuating factors for a soar arm are still in
place. I know I will see them again for the same or similar problem. If you have a bad bed, or have to
be in an incorrect ergonomic position all day to make your money, that's not the problem. You need to floss
your joints. And the way to do that is with the Zdorovye system. Tight constricted movement means
pain, poor circulation , poor cellular nutrition, and weakened immune system (poor health). Normal fee joint
movement means health. Some people are very supple but weak, easily injured. Again this Zdorovye system
strengthens join tissue,greatly bringing health and vitality to this body type. I myself use to suffer
from low back pain so bad that at times I couldn't even walk. Sure massage and chiropractic kept me going for
years. It's great stuff. But now I'm pain free. All I do is 15 to 20 min. of the Zdorovye exercises every
morning. Even if you do them wrong it works. I highly recommend this system. Gordon J. Wallis L.M.T.



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We would like to hear from those, who have experienced results from practicing Zdorovye. Please email us (at info@RMAX.tv) testimonials, feedback, comments regarding your experience with Zdorovye training (with permission to publish them). You will share your experience with other people, and will have a chance to win a Zdorovye T-shirt. From all messages we will be drawing one name a month in November, December, and January) for a free Zdorovye T-shirt.



Mike Terebecki from SC - the winner in November, 2002. Congratulations!!!



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