Tag Archives: imbalance

A Continuum Dance Lesson Video For FitOldDog By Rebecca

This post contains a video clip of Rebecca, my Continuum dance teacher, using a balance ball for core and balance work, designed to explore and improve your relationship to the ground. Continue reading →

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There Is More To Your Ears Than Meets The Eye

Hi folks, I had never heard of the Epley maneuver until my partner, Deb, fell off of her bike about a year ago. She sure slammed her head on the ground, and after being checked out at the emergency room … Continue reading →

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Book “Your Medical Mind” By Groopman And Hartzband Is Highly Recommended By FitOldDog

If you want to be better able to choose the right doctor, improve the way that you work with the ones you select through an increased awareness of the hidden psychological issues, and to optimize your chances of a good outcome for your personal health, I strongly recommend that you read this book. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Exercise Video On How To Reduce Your Risk Of Falling Through Better Gravity And Balance Awareness

A short video presents a simple exercise to increase your awareness of the effects of gravity on your body and objects that you handle, and thus improve your sense of balance and reduce your risk of falls. The use of rollers for tight muscles is also demonstrated. Continue reading →

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Mental And Physical Awareness Training For The Older Athlete

  Hi folks, I recently introduced my ‘FitOldDog Training Wheel.’ It is not pretty, but I suspect that it presents an effective means of reducing exercise-induced injuries and optimizing enjoyment of the process. You will note at the top of … Continue reading →

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Feldenkrais: What’s In A Name? Everything!

  Hi folks, We think in terms of symbols, as far as I can tell. For instance, the word ‘cat‘ is linked to an image in your mind. Probably a different image in you, myself, a zoo keeper, a lion … Continue reading →

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Soreness After A Workout Provides Valuable Information

Hi folks, Yesterday I started on Victor’s squat diet. Having an abdominal aortic aneurysm with a stent graft, I took a cautious approach, only carrying my squat down to the point where my knees made a 90-degree angle. I was … Continue reading →

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