Tag Archives: swim

Muscle Atrophy Induced By Inactivity, And My Favorite Swim Tips For Beginners From Real Swimmers

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi and thanks for coming by! Staying fit really changes your life, my friends. I watch people my age having trouble getting on a bike or tying up their shoelaces, and I wonder. Why do they do that? Just … Continue reading →

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In The Swim Every Little Bit Of Advice From The Experts Helps You To Reach A New PR Even As You Approach 70 Years Of Age – Not Dead Yet!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I was in the pool today, doing what Rick considered to be a taper set for my upcoming marathon in New York (Hurricane Sandy permitting), and during the last rest interval of a set of 8 x … Continue reading →

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Archimedes Principle As Applied To Staying Afloat In The Swim By Laying On Your Arms

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, Swimming is a difficult sport, until you get it right. I’m getting closer as Rick puts me through my paces three times a week. I just learned a new trick, and it really seems to be helping … Continue reading →

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Training When Exhausted Is A Valuable But Two-Edged Sword

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I had four kick-ass workouts last Thursday (2 runs, 1 hour PowerCranks + core training), then on Friday I managed a 12-mile run, but on Saturday the standard 5,000 yard swim with Rick was a real challenge. … Continue reading →

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When A Tool Becomes A Crutch And Overcoming Pull Boy Addiction In The Pool

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, It is clear that ideal posture is one of the key aspects of dance. It frees you up to move as you wish, with grace and ease. I’m taking lessons from a skilled dance and Continuum teacher, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Expect Every Workout To Be Better Than The Last With A Note On Stretch Cords

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, When it comes to endurance training or just safe exercise for better health, motivation is both critical and fragile, so beware. Today Rick and I had a standard 5000 yards of long pulls at the pool, but … Continue reading →

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At Age 69 FitOldDog Worked Around Instead Of Through His Shoulder Problem And Made His Best 100 Yard Swim Ever

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

If you have an injury of an area of poor biomechanics you can work through the problem or around the problem, and FitOldDog improved his swim time by working around his shoulder injury. Continue reading →

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