Hi folks, It is critical to condition your core, and one of many exercises I like for this is the Pilates hundred. Here is a short video where Tara is instructing me in this technique. You can see that my wrists are too loose, indicating that I am not 'reaching down' enough through my fingers. This aspect of the exercise is essential, as it keeps your shoulder blades down, protecting your neck. ... Read more
Got To Love The Muppets Advice On Aging Especially The Bit About Muck
Hi folks, Here is a some aging advice from Kermit and Miss Piggy. Couldn't resist it. FitOldDog likes the rolling about in the muck/mud part, especially on hot days. This advice is strongly endorsed by FitOldDog. -k @FitOldDog ... Read more
Find Your Personal Motivator Whatever That Happens To Be And Exploit It To The Max
Hi folks, I was struggling with my workout philosophy, which became the FitOldDog Training Wheel, when it occurred to me that motivation is a key aspect of exercise. So I chose motivation as the second spoke of my wheel, after mind and body awareness. Let's face it, if you don't know why you are doing something, why are you doing it? You then might say, "Well, isn't it obvious, because I want to?" ... Read more
The Study Of Limit Theory, Autism and Athletics Expands Your Worldview
Hi folks, welcome! I never was very good at mathematics, though I gave it the 'old college try' in my mid-fifties. I reached a certain level of proficiency after working problems for 20 hours a week for about five years (not exaggerating). Then I ran into an impassable brick wall, Topology, and so moved on to other things. I knew that there was so much more to learn, so much to see, and so much I would never ... Read more
Dangers And Solutions To Consider When Endurance Training Or Racing Under Potentially Adverse Conditions
Hi folks, We started selling our Christmas trees today at Johnny's Gone Fishing. The second tree to sell went to friends of mine, Stacy and Treasa, as shown in the adjacent photo. They seemed pleased with their tree, and during the process of loading it into my truck with Johnny I was reminded of a run I did about 10 years ago amongst a stand of trees similar to the one in the photo. It was a crisp ... Read more
Trains And Binder Twine Used To Hold The Country Together
Hi folks, I've seen a lot of changes during my life, but a couple of things seemed eternal, trains and binder twine. I was really surprised when I arrived in the United States back in the late 1970s, to find the rail system in decline. It is my favorite way to get around Europe, and rail just seems so efficient and comfortable. Rail transport is especially good for long distances or heavy freight. ... Read more
You Don’t Have To Walk Like An Old Person However Old You Are
Hi folks, I was just reviewing an interesting book handed to me by my Feldenkrais instructor, Karen. The book is about rolling on a ball, and more specifically, 'The Ultimate Body Rolling Workout.' I think Karen gave me the book because of my recent interest in the use of rollers to fix tight muscles and, in my case, cure my plantar fasciitis. This book contains elements of Feldenkrais ... Read more
The Natural Cycles Of Life Go By And The Kids Grow Up Much Too Fast So Don’t Miss It
Hi folks, I was standing in our driveway the other day as Jess (17) was driving off to somewhere, and I thought, "Boy, she was just a kid the other day, and now she's independent [well, almost], and driving her own car." I have watched three batches of kids grow up, including my own three sons, and when they leave home it is always a surprise, and you can't believe it's over. The funny thing is that ... Read more
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