What if walking barefoot became a performance tool? Little known in the world of football, Earthing—or direct connection to the earth—yet offers scientifically studied benefits. "In contact with grass, sand, or natural soil, the body captures free electrons from the earth, capable of neutralizing some of the free radicals produced during exercise," explains Aurélien Marchesi, a fitness coach from the Central African Republic. The result: reduced inflammation, lessened muscle pain, and accelerated recovery. "Earthing also acts on the nervous system: it promotes the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, the "recovery mode" that counteracts the stress of competition and reduces cortisol. Several studies also point to an improvement in the quality of sleep, key to regeneration," continues the specialist, for whom, "10 to 20 minutes barefoot after training, a summer jog on sand, or even a few minutes of walking in a park are sufficient." Accessible everywhere, free and natural, Earthing is establishing itself as a complementary method for better recovery, protecting tendons and joints, and strengthening proprioception. Another tool in the quest for marginal gain.
Accessible everywhere, free and natural, Earthing is establishing itself as a complementary method for better recovery, protecting tendons and joints, and strengthening proprioception / ©DR