Category Archives: Continuum

Blogging As Graffiti With Punctuation Or Love Letters To The Biosphere

FitOldDog suspects that endurance races, such as the Ironman, are probably 80% mental, though physical training is necessary, and his support crew are essential for his enjoyment of this fun sport. Continue reading →

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Tension Grows While Relaxation Gently Spreads With Both Being Created In The Mind-Body

FitOldDog’s advice is to develop an approach to relaxation for both your mind and your body as they are really one integrated system, as tension can mess up your life. Continue reading →

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Learn How To Pick Up A Rock Before You Pick Up Your Tennis Racket

In order to avoid Tennis-induced wrist and forearm injuries, it will pay you to explore your biomechanics as you pick up a small rock, as explained to FitOldDog in the embedded video by Rebecca, his Continuum and Dance teacher. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Recommends Posture Training THEN Weight Training To Prevent Osteoporosis

If you decide to undertake weight training to protect you from osteoporosis, FitOldDog recommends that you first take posture training, or you will be putting the load on all the wrong places. Continue reading →

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The Universe Is Best Understood By Seeing Connections And Integrating Them Into Your Road Map Of Life

The Universe seems to be made of disconnected bits and pieces but it is all of a weird oneness really, and FitOldDog’s recommends that you attempt to integrate your observations to understand it in that way. Continue reading →

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The Right Dance Teacher Can Help You Overcome The Effects Of Injuries On Body Movement To Improve Your Athletic Skill

Injuries can leave tightness, such as FitOldDog’s shoulder damage, which may lead to suboptimal body mechanics in other locations, which take time to diagnose and correct, as shown in the embedded video. Continue reading →

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You Can Learn A Lot From Your Toes As You Swim

FitOldDog’s advice is that you give your toes a chance to be involved in your sport by exploring their use as sensory organs whilst swimming. Continue reading →

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