Vibram FiveFingers Mens Bikila Athletic Shoes

MINIMALIST RUNNING / BAREFOOT RUNNING The typical human foot is an anatomical masterpiece of evolution with 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. To keep our feet healthy, like the rest of our bodies, they need to be stimulated and exercised regularly. Many experts believe the shoes we wear not only cast the foot in a protective form, but can also weaken our foot and leg muscles, leaving them underdeveloped and more susceptible to injury.

And while there are many occasions where traditional footwear is essential for protection, safety, and security, it is equally important to stimulate and exercise our feet in a more natural state on a regular basis. To stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs, which in turn can make stronger, healthier and improve your balance then the Vibram Fivefingers could help you achieve this.

Use them for training, running and many other activities to see the benefits! Stretch Polyaminde Upper - designed for a superb glove-like fit, with TPU toe caps for protection and with padded collar and topline for great comfort 4mm Vibram TC-1 Rubber Outsole - designed anatomically to give the best protection where you need it most 3mm Polyurethane Footbed with Dri-Lex Sockliner - offers cushioning and comfort where you need it most. The footbed is also thickest under the ball of the foot where you will strike the ground when running in a more natural style Single Hook and Loop Closure - helps pull the upper tight round the contours of your feet so it feels like a second skin

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Corrective Exercise Authority Andy Cowing Expands Business By Opening Athletic Revolution Franchise

With over thirty years of experience in athletic development, corrective exercise, sports rehabilitation and holistic health, Andy Cowing, owner of Corrective Personal Training and Athletic Revolution™ of West St. Petersburg, is a vetted leader in his field.  As one of the top corrective exercise authorities in the world, Cowing’s business is continuously growing with clients coming from various parts of the country to seek out his expertise.  By providing cutting edge and scientifically-based corrective exercise programs to help relieve pain and improve agility for athletes and non-athletes, Cowing is known internationally for getting results where all other remedies have failed.

Cowing’s inspiration is very clear, he states, “I am motivated by the gift I get by getting people out of pain and getting them mobile again and helping athletes get to their best performance.  Their excitement about that is contagious.  It’s fun and very rewarding to help others when they have no other recourse.  I’ve got great clients.  They’ve become like family to me.”  

Because Cowing is an international authority in his field, people from around the country come to his St. Petersburg location for his help and advice.  He has been a featured expert on radio and he speaks at multiple venues for coaches, personal trainers, and Karate trainers numerous times each year.  He is also contracted by many organizations to work with their coaching staff.  He has written articles for the Chek Report as well as for a variety of colleges across the country.  He is nearing completion of a book on exercise specifically for sales people to take on the road with them as they travel.  Additionally, he is working on another book dealing with peak performance and a manual for people new to exercise.  Cowing also plans to open multiple Athletic Revolution™ franchises with other business partners in the future.        

Because of his contribution to his industry and his outstanding business success, Cowing was featured as one of the World Fitness Elite™ Trainers of the Year in USA Today in America and in The Independent in the UK. Additional information about Cowing, Corrective Personal Training and Athletic Revolution™ of West St. Petersburg can be found at www.correctivepersonaltraining.com and www.athleticrevolutionweststpetersburg.com.

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Spectrum Athletic Clubs Asks Public To Join In Fight Against Als

Toni Brown earned a reputation as one of Southern California’s leading spin instructors.  Then, in a cruel twist of fate, her body turned against her as ALS, a crippling condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, took hold of her with its ugly grip.  Within a matter of months, she was forced to trade her spin bike for a wheelchair.  Now, in her honor, the public is being invited to join in the fight against ALS.

On Saturday, May 11, Spectrum Athletic Clubs is opening its doors at each of its 12 locations in the greater LA and Santa Barbara areas to the general public for its 2nd annual Gettin’ Down With Toni Brown.  Special classes and fitness sessions will be held and members and the public, alike, may donate a minimum $25 to participate.  Meanwhile, a silent auction of sports memorabilia, state-of-the-art fitness equipment and unique events involving sports stars will be available (visit www.spectrumclubs.com for activities, classes, auction info and locations).

Also, taking center stage this year, is a Life Fitness group cycling bike that will be dedicated in Brown’s honor whereby those interested may donate a minimum of $25 to spin for one hour on the bike; sign-ups will be available May 11 & 12.  The bike will be situated at the South Bay club. 100% of proceeds will benefit Augie’s Quest, the Muscular Dystrophy Association ALS research initiative. Brown is helping organize the fundraiser that bears her name and is grateful for the rousing support of Spectrum’s upper management, fellow trainers, club members and friends and family. “I was so thrilled that we beat last year’s $50,000 goal and I’m hoping that we can do the same this year,” said Brown.

Every 60 minutes, an American is diagnosed with ALS.  It comes out of nowhere and strikes even the healthiest of us.  What begins with flu-like symptoms leads to a loss of balance and eventually the nerve cells that control movement throughout the body shut down.  While the body is completely paralyzed, the mind remains fully intact. On the heels of a multi-million dollar renovation and improvement campaign, Spectrum Athletic Clubs boast spacious, modern facilities, highly trained staff, the latest in fitness equipment, high-end amenities and a full range of fitness programming.  Spectrum prides itself in providing a fitness experience designed to help its members achieve their individual goals.  For more details about memberships or fitness class information, visit www.spectrumclubs.com.

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Saint Katherine College Athletic Director Receives National Award

Each January, the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) hosts the largest baseball convention in the world. Approximately 4,000 coaches attend the convention, which is held at various locations around the country. The ABCA convention held in Chicago January 3-6, 2013, was a huge success.  Mike Scolinos, head baseball coach and athletic director at the College, received the 2012 ABCA 25-Year Coaches Award at the event.  

The ABCA is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 6,600 members represent all 50 states and 23 countries. Since 1945, Association membership has broadened to include eight divisions - NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, Junior College, Pacific Association Division, High School and Youth. Go Firebirds!

Saint Katherine College (www.stkath.org) is an undergraduate college of liberal arts and sciences that focuses its integrative teaching in the core subjects of Composition, English Language and Literature, Foreign Language, American Government and History, Economics, Mathematics, and the Sciences in addition to instruction in concentration-specific degree requirements. Outstanding teaching and research—with relevance to the practical world and Christian witness as guiding principles—is the institution’s primary purpose- inquiry seeking wisdom. Saint Katherine College is independent, coeducational, not-for-profit and privately endowed. The College admits students of all religious and faith backgrounds. BA/BS degrees are offered in: Art, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Economics, English Language and Literature, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management Science, Music, Philosophy, Public Health and Policy Studies, and Theology. The College has a 9:1 student to faculty ratio, and of the full-time members of the faculty, all hold either a doctoral degree or the highest degree in their field.

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