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Video Clip Demonstrates Use Of Balance Ball To Improve Posture and Reduce Bodily Tension Whilst Working On Your Computer

Video by Tara for FitOldDog to show approaches to improved posture and core development, with reduction of shoulder and neck tension induced by long hours at the computer. Continue reading →

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Running (or Writing) After Our Passion By Andrea Cumbo (AndiLit)

Whatever it is that you do with passion – run, write, play music, make furniture, balance books, parent children, work to end hunger – whatever draws your heart, keep at it even when you ‘have sand kicked in your face.’ You never know who might follow you with their eyes, with their legs, and even with their hearts. Continue reading →

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FitOldDog Core Exercise Video Two And Thoughts On Our Center(s) Of Gravity

This post discusses of the nature of the effects of gravitation on your body during exercise, and it’s role in core training and sports skills. Understanding the physics of your body and forces acting upon and within it, including gravitation, acceleration, compression, centripetal forces as you spin, combined with core training can improve your performance and increase your safety. The author, FitOldDog, is becoming increasingly convinced that it is almost impossible to correctly carry out Pilates exercises, and other approaches to core training, in the absence of a skilled instructor. An example of an effective Pilates core exercise is demonstrated as a short video clip by FitOldDog’s instructor, Tara. Continue reading →

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Don’t Underestimate The Value Of Walking Your Dog As A Conditioning Exercise

  Hi folks, I learned about exercise from many people, one of which was Bruce Lee, via his books and my Jeet Kune Do instructor, Erwin (haven’t seen him for years - really nice guy). Ironman training or not, I … Continue reading →

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Video Demonstration Of A Simple Pain Reduction Technique For Arthritis In Your Fingers

Hi folks, In a previous blog post I described minor arthritis in the fingers of my left hand, which is probably just one of the maladies that comes with aging. Such minor health issues can be an annoyance, whether you … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Blade Movement And Meet My Coach

Hi folks, Every time I turn around someone is telling me to loosen up my shoulder blades, which are pretty stiff. I must admit that they were essentially ‘stuck to my back.’ Several years of massage, Gyrotonic, Pilates, Feldenkrais, and … Continue reading →

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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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