"Good advice, but what about arthritis (osteo) in the feet? That can make it pretty uncomfortable to walk; do you think any of your recommendations would help?" From Pauline in response to my recent blog post for Seniors. Hi folks, Before talking about my thoughts on training as a runner with osteoarthritis of the feet, I just wanted to share a brief video, prepared by Rebecca, my esteemed Continuum ... Read more
Hey Seniors Don’t Be A Prisoner Of Gravity
Hi folks, I went to the mall today, just to watch people and work out how to reach my target audience, older individuals who are out of shape and really need to undertake a program of safe exercise for better health. I am always struck by the general tendency for people to become stiffer with age, but not everyone. Every now and then you'll see some 80-year old walking briskly along, arms ... Read more
What Exactly Is Body Awareness And How Does One Develop It?
"Body-awareness isn't about knowing how your body works, which can never be complete, it is about CARING about learning about how your body works." Quote from FitOldDog. Hi folks, I'm sure that you have read stories about great hunters who are completely aware of their surroundings. Of course, they have to deal with their prey and the fact that they might be prey themselves. One crack of a broken ... Read more
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 a silence, complete lack of interest, and rapid changing of the subject. I find this behavior to be extremely bizarre, as these people approached me for advice in the first ... Read more
Everything In Moderation Including Moderation
Hi folks, Remember as you become involved in training that you can become so focused, so dedicated, so 'obsessed,' that you forget to have fun. So enjoy a drink, or whatever you like, from time to time, but just don't go crazy. That said, it is important to go crazy (safely) from time to time or you are being dedicated, focused and obsessed about your moderation! A program of safe exercise for ... Read more
Of Hummingbirds, Yoga Toes, And Inspiration Versus Motivation
Hi folks, I was sitting on our front stoop for the first time in four or five days, thanks to Doxycycline rescuing my sorry ass from some form of tick-borne fever, and there was a busy fluttering around my head. I looked up and there, hovering about 18 inches from my nose, was a beautiful humming bird, and he was pissed. Beware the ire of hummingbirds, because they'll peck your head if you get out of ... Read more
Stopping Everything For A While Whether Voluntary Or Forced Can Be An Opportunity For Life Improvement
Hi folks, It is easy to get on a roll, it feels great, so you keep doing it, and on and on it goes, but eventually you lose sight of why you started this particular roll in the first place because you are so comfortable rolling along. But is it really getting you where you wanted to go or not? It pays to stop from time to time to ask yourself if changes need to be made. You can stop by going on ... Read more
FitOldDog Had A Hard Year In 2012 But He Learned A Lot About Safe Exercise For Better Health In Older People
"Heat stroke is a very common condition that more commonly affects children and elderly patients and is worsened when they take certain medications such as blood pressure pills, diuretics and some anti-inflammatories." From: Female Focus Online Hi folks, Today I have a mild flu or flu-like condition, including a fever, headache, sore muscles all over the place, and a raging sinusitis, ... Read more
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