Tag Archives: Feldenkrais

The Best Defenses Against Sports Injuries And Business Challenges Are Your Mind And Your Heart

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, The world is always changing, and I’ve seen a few such changes. Take the article shown on the right (click for detail) and the poster below, who would have believed it in 1952. The race was on … Continue reading →

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Jack Heggie Was Right When He Recommended Soft Feet For Endurance Running

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, My feet are sore as hell, my quads are tight, as are my calves, and I need to sleep, but no blisters on my feet, which isn’t bad for a 69-year old guy who just ran 20 … Continue reading →

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Holistic Versus Reductionistic Thinking About Body Structure And Function And The Danger Of A Fixed Mindset Concerning Sports Injuries

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  “Everything popular is wrong.” by Oscar Wilde in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest.‘ Cited by Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Workweek. Hi folks, When you study a scientific discipline for years there is the temptation to think that you understand … Continue reading →

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Introductory Video Lesson On Yoga Toes From FitOldDog’s Continuum And Dance Teacher For An Endurance Athlete

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, I recently published a blog post about the effect of Continuum training and yoga toes on the health of my feet and my shoe size. This generated some interest from Pauline, an endurance athlete who introduced me … Continue reading →

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Protective Muscle Reflexes And The Art Of Stretching Or Lengthening

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  “Stretching or lengthening is a conversation you have with a muscle, not something you do to a muscle.” FitOldDog, September, 2012, whilst talking to himself and running trails. re·flex/ˈrēˌfleks/ Definition from Google: Noun: An action that is performed without … Continue reading →

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Wake Up Your Body Gently For Health And Happiness

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  Hi folks, Biological systems are strong but fragile, and remarkably persistent. They survive within well-defined environmental limits on this beautiful blue planet. A little too hot, a little too cold, or dry, or windy, including solar or tectonic windy, … Continue reading →

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Simple Balance Ball Core Exercise And Thoughts On Exercising With Foot Osteoarthritis

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Kevin Morgan

  “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, … Continue reading →

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