Similar to “WHY FLOAT” athletes gain physical and mental benefits from floating.
The AIS (Australian Institute of Sport) psychologists use float tanks for three main purposes: recuperation and rejuvenation, injury rehabilitation and neuro-muscular programming. The floatation tank represents a new dimension in sports training for the elite athlete”-Jeff Bond, AIS
FAMOUS FLOATERS: Floatation therapy as been used by pro sports teams and athletes for the past 30 years, most notably:
- Philadelphia Eagles – began in 1980, won the NFC championship that year after years of mediocrity
- Philadelphia Phillies – also began in 1980, won their first World Series that year
- Dallas Cowboys – used since 1981 to enhance healing of injuries
- Peter Reid – 1998 Ironman Champion
- Various Olympic Teams including USA and Australia
- Carl Lewis – American Olympian
- Phillips Idowu – British Olympian
- Tasha Danvers – British Olympian
- Jade Johnson – British Olympian
Float tanks are renowned for their innate ability to rapidly relax an individual. Research has indicated that floatation therapy provides a healing state for many conditions such as:
- stress
- anxiety
- pain
- swelling
- insomnia
- jet lag
Examining physical issues: Pain and swelling are common among all athletes who train vigorously on a daily basis. Floating will help reduce swelling in joints and ligaments (knees, ankles, hips, back, shoulders) by removing any, and all, pressures from this portion of one’s body. When you float your body is essentially weightless inside, thanks to the thousands of pounds of Epson Salts that are dissolved in the water. This removes any pressures and weight that you would normally feel while resting on the couch or napping in a bed. Your body will float atop the water like cork on water.
Metal awareness issues. In the 24 hours leading up to a competitive events and athletes may experience stress, anxiety, exhaustion and jet lag. the inability to properly focus or get a good night’s sleep will hinder your performance. A float just 24 hours prior to your event will allow you to take an internal inventory of every element that you need to focus on. Floating allows you to specifically dedicate time to training your mind and consciously dedicating time to rest. Mentally identifying your own areas of weakness is of huge importance in athletic growth.
You will become energized, focused & most importantly, pain free. How much better will you perform without mental distractions, or chronic physical ailments? There’s only one way to find out! Be STILL.