Welcome To The Party

The Grounded Athlete was conceived by Rob—also affectionately known as Earth Papi—in 2019. This brand serves as a canopy for physics and grounding education along with a range of specialized grounding footwear lines under Olympus Earthwear. With a robust grounding footwear background spanning over five years, Rob has dedicated himself to educating others about grounding benefits. He has been a prominent voice in the grounding community, producing educational content, contributing to numerous articles, featuring on dozens of podcasts, and writing the insightful Earth & Water books.

Before embarking on his journey as The Grounded Athlete, Rob achieved feats as a 12x All-American athlete, underpinned by two advanced degrees and a solid foundation in physics. His transition from an accomplished athlete to a grounding enthusiast and advocate reflects his deep-seated belief in grounding's transformative potential. Through Olympus Earthwear, Rob aspires to disseminate a message of hope and connection, encouraging individuals worldwide to embrace grounding and experience its profound impact on health.

Grounding?

Electrical grounding for the human body is a therapeutic technique that involves creating a direct physical connection between the human body and the Earth's surface. This connection facilitates the transfer of free electrons from the Earth into the body, which can reduce excessive oxidative stress, which contributes to excessive inflammation and disease.

From a biophysical perspective, grounding the human body aims to align the body's electrical potential with that of the Earth's surface, establishing a state of electrical equilibrium. The Earth maintains a negative electric charge on its surface, and when a person comes into conductive contact with the ground (e.g., by walking barefoot or using conductive systems connected to the Earth), their body's electrical potential becomes equalized with the Earth's, leading to various physiological benefits. These benefits include reductions in inflammation, improved sleep, reduced stress levels, and enhanced circadian rhythm regulation.

On this page, you'll find everything you need to explore grounding and conductive footwear—from in-depth YouTube videos and extensive podcasts to detailed articles and the premium line of grounding footwear by Olympus Earthwear.

For more information, check out Earth & Water: A Short Story of Life's Matrix, Volume 1 & 2, Rob's books and the most comprehensive sources of grounding information to date.