Category Archives: recovery

Message To FitOldDog From His Ironman Coach: “You need to manage yourself OUTside of training better in order to have better training!”

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

FitOldDog’s advice is to find an experienced coach if you take your sport and your training seriously, and remember to balance rest against training, with the right food, nutrition, and PLENTY OF SLEEP! Continue reading →

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Rehabilitation Comes In Many Forms And We Each Need A Little Every Day

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

We are each responsible for our own lives, so make sure that you learn to love yourself and look after your spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual lives by taking time-outs on a regular basis. Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Your Life After Aortic Surgery With FitOldDog’s Quick Start Guide To Aortic Surgery Recovery

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Commercial break to announce FitOldDog’s first product, the Aortic Surgery Recovery Quick Start Guide, to help you get your life back on track after such a life-threatening event based on my personal experience. Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Evolutionary Lane With FitOldDog’s Walk-Run Trail Workout For Fun Exercise

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

If you combine enjoyment with your training, as FitOldDog does on trail runs where he explores evolution, you’ll be much more likely to undertake the safe exercise for better health that your body and mind crave. Continue reading →

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How To Zero In On Perfect Biomechanics To Minimize Injury And Optimize Performance

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

To fix persistent muscle strain you must correctly diagnose the source of pain, find the proximate cause, find the biomechanical cause of that, and fix your biomechanics to end the problem for good. Continue reading →

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For Relaxed Muscles Sleep With A Tennis Ball

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

A tennis ball can be effective for releasing certain muscle groups as you lie in bed at night, requiring little effort but some careful practice. Continue reading →

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Three Essential Lessons In Life That Driven Athletes Can Learn From Cats (The True Athletes)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

Learning to relax is a critical skill for athletes, as it is an essential component of both mental and physical recovery, so just see it is taper training. Continue reading →

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