Category Archives: posture

Posture And Head Position Epiphany During A Long Trainer Bike Ride, Due To Tom Myers’s Great Book, Anatomy Trains

Hi folks, welcome! Amazing what you can learn if you open your eyes and ears to what is around you, which is why I changed the view from my trainer bike. If you check my training diary for workout day … Continue reading →

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Stick Out Your Butt To Free Up Your Shoulders And Question Your Ass-umptions To Free Up Your Life

“So like the Black Eyed Susans, the wilting and withering are real and not going away. Neither is the chronic pain those with connective tissue disorders have. But whereas pretending only went so far before and the answers to my … Continue reading →

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Exercise Lessons From Animals, Including Frogs, Camels, Meerkats And Triathletes

  Hi folks! Thanks for stopping by! I have always liked frogs and toads for some unknown reason. They seem so fragile, but they make it out there in the wilds with all those snakes and things around. I guess … Continue reading →

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Training When Exhausted Is A Valuable But Two-Edged Sword

  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

  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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Watch Out For Those First Subtle Signs Of Change

  Hi folks, The first vague indication of fall, for me at least, comes as a cool morning walk with that feeling of winter on the way. The first sure sign of fall comes in a more sinister form, for … Continue reading →

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To Avoid Injuries Seniors Should Start An Exercise Program By Focusing On Body Awareness Including Symmetry, Balance And Flexibility

  Hi folks, I talk to plenty of people about exercise, and every few days someone will ask my advice on an injury or exercise program. I always lead the discussion towards the study of body-awareness, which inevitably results in … Continue reading →

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