Hi folks, You might wonder why I'm talking about dating, when (a) I've been in a great relationship for over five years, and I still am, and (b) this blog is about safe exercise for better health and people with aortic aneurysms. Let's face it, an aortic aneurysm is bad, but a bad relationship can be worse. I've been there, I should know. Imagine choosing a car, but there is one special really nice ... Read more
Training When Exhausted Is A Valuable But Two-Edged Sword
Hi folks, I had four kick-ass workouts last Thursday (2 runs, 1 hour PowerCranks + core training), then on Friday I managed a 12-mile run, but on Saturday the standard 5,000 yard swim with Rick was a real challenge. In the final 4x300 yard set I had nothing in the tank, finding it hard to lift my arms out of the water on the recovery stroke. As I plowed through it I was thinking, "sneak through the ... Read more
Holistic Versus Reductionistic Thinking About Body Structure And Function And The Danger Of A Fixed Mindset Concerning Sports Injuries
"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 what is going on, when nothing could be further from the truth. This is especially relevant when it comes to understanding causes and finding cures for ... Read more
If You Want To Stay Young At Heart Hang Out With Kids Because They’ll Teach You How To Live
Hi folks, It is critical that the generations stay in touch with one another, each imparting the wisdom of their years to the others. Older people need to learn to watch what kids do and listen with their ears to what are saying, which means that 'adults' have to turn off their chattering (I know that already) minds, and truly listen. It is also critical for people over the age of 13 to realize that ... Read more
Of Fairy Rings, Your Training Base, And Why You Should Encourage Kids (Young And Old) To Exercise
Hi folks, From time to time you will hear athletes comment on someone's training base, which refers to their training history, and the strength and skill it provides. We each come with a training or exercise base, both mental and physical, which is derived from our entire life history. If you've had it easy you will probably have a harder time with the ups and downs of life than people who have ... Read more
Don’t Expect Every Workout To Be Better Than The Last With A Note On Stretch Cords
Hi folks, When it comes to endurance training or just safe exercise for better health, motivation is both critical and fragile, so beware. Today Rick and I had a standard 5000 yards of long pulls at the pool, but my times were off by 4-5 seconds/100 yards, and my lats were aching the whole time. It felt as though I wasn't making any progress, but I've been there before, many times. This feeling was ... Read more
Wake Up Your Body Gently For Health And Happiness
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, and POOF, another mass extinction to add to the list. We humans are not immune from these effects, so take care of your body and mind, and enjoy ... Read more
Televisions And Magazines Have No Place In A Real Gym Whilst Loud Music May
Hi folks, I was with my son and great athlete, Nigel, at a recent Ironman race, when out of the blue he said, "You know, Dad, I think that most people hate working out." I thought about this for a while, remembering that one of my friends said to me a while ago, with lots of 'venom' in his voice, "I hate exercise!" I found these two statements interesting, and I got to wondering whether Nigel was ... Read more
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