Exercise Really Can Lift Your Mood

  Hi folks, I was talking to Victor, my 'Bike Guy,' the other day, and he said that he liked my blog. Then he told me that I might talk less about myself. So that is my plan, except today's story is one that any of us could experience, so I went ahead anyway. In spite of all my meditation and calming the mind techniques, I still get mad from time to time, and this is what happened this morning. A ... Read more

The Mesothelium Like Almost Everything Else In Your Life Is Generally Taken For Granted Unless Something Goes Wrong

Hi folks, welcome! I was fortunate to have a guest post by David Haas concerning the benefits of exercise for cancer patients. This post was motivated by David's work with the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Blog. And this falls right into the FitOldDog baileywick, encouragement of people who wish to undertake safe exercise for better health to start with a study of body awareness. I would bet some money on the ... Read more

Feel Better About Your Cancer By Exercising By David Haas

  This is a guest post by David Haas, who kindly volunteered to present his thoughts on the important issue of the benefits of exercise for the cancer patient. It is a real pleasure to host this essay, which is exactly in line with the goal of this blog to help people with health challenges to incorporate exercise into their life for better health. Thank you, David: Feel Better About Your Cancer By ... Read more

For Triathletes Fast Is Good But Fast Is Also Dangerous

  Hi folks, I just came from a great swim workout, where it was clear that my pace is picking up (thanks to Rick) giving me a sense of increasing efficiency and a better grip on the water. However, one false step and I'll strain a rotator cuff or something. In the pool this is only a minor risk, but on the run it is a major one. As you run faster your efficiency will improve, but if by chance you do injure ... Read more

Endurance Training, Life Lessons, And A Modern-Day Story Of Harassment At Johnny’s Gone Fishing

  The Story of Robert the Bruce and the Spider "According to a legend, at some point while he was on the run during the winter of 1306–07, Bruce hid in a cave on Rathlin Island off the north coast of Ireland, where he observed a spider spinning a web, trying to make a connection from one area of the cave's roof to another. Each time the spider failed, it began again until it succeeded. Inspired by ... Read more

More Evidence That Rollers Can Fix Plantar Fasciitis

  Click this link for FitOldDog's Quick Fix Guide To Plantar Fasciitis.  Hi folks, I was pleased to receive this comment from a neighbor and great runner on the use of one of my rollers, recently: "Wanted to leave a comment and say thanks for the roller (I promise to give it back before we leave town!) I am an avid runner and was reduced to a crawl especially on the am runs @ 5:15 good thing it ... Read more

Finding Hard Water In The Pool To Improve Your Performance

  Hi folks, I think I finally found some hard water in the pool. It happened recently during a steady pull buoy workout. Towards the end of the power stroke, just before retracting my arm for recovery, there it was, solid water. I suspect that it is really an eddy flowing counter to my hand movement, giving the impression of solidity, but the effect was like pushing off of a wall. As the laps went by, ... Read more

Tip On Foot Cramps From Live Lean Tips

  Hi folks, In response to my recent post, an approach to fixing foot cramps came in on Facebook http://goo.gl/2ixOh from Live Lean Tips http://goo.gl/JowWJ, so I'll give it a try. Anyone else out there tried this? "My chiropractor has me doing toe curls and holding for a few seconds, 5-10 reps, 2-3 times per day. The first day, they cramped up mightily while I did them. Since then, they do not cramp at ... Read more

Disclaimer: As a veterinarian, I do not provide medical advice for human animals. If you undertake or modify an exercise program, consult your medical advisors before doing so. Undertaking activities pursued by the author does not mean that he endorses your undertaking such activities, which is clearly your decision and responsibility. Be careful and sensible, please.