Click this link for FitOldDog's Quick Fix Guide To Plantar Fasciitis. “It isn't what we don't know that gives us trouble, it's what we know that ain't so.” Will Rogers. Hi folks, Did you know that our brains fill in stuff in our visual field all the time? Many humans also do that with conversations, hearing 'what they want to hear.' We label things, or categorize them, in order to simplify ... Read more
The Endurance Athlete’s Nutritional Dilemma And How To Deal With Fat
"One man's meat is another man's poison." English Proverb. Hi folks, I've noticed that the less humans know about a subject the more they tend to talk about it, and the more experts appear with advice to all and sundry. This is certainly true of nutrition. A while ago I read an excellent book on sustainable farming, entitled 'The Omnivore's Dilemma.' It was well thought out and considered the ... Read more
Further Thoughts On The Elimination of Tennis-Induced Wrist And Forearm Strain
Hi folks, During a recent Continuum lesson with Rebecca, I raised the issue of the frequency of visits to this blog concerning tennis-induced wrist and forearm injury. The blog post entitled "Tennis-Induced Wrist Pain – Every Injury Is An Opportunity To Learn And To Improve In Your Sport," has been extremely popular, with literally thousands of visitors. In fact, never a day goes by that at least 10 ... 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
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