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Of Stiff Necks, Beauty, And The Power Of Exercise Over Your Life

FitOldDog’s advice is that you ask yourself whether you are spoiling your life by being unnecessarily stiff-necked about something, and enjoy the beauty of life with the aid of fitness and exercise. Continue reading →

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To Improve Triathlon Swim Times Focus On Conditioning And Consider Using A Sleeveless Wet Suit

Triathletes might improve their swim times by focusing on conditioning rather than technique, once they have a half decent stroke, as it sure is working for FitOldDog thanks to Rick Fee. Continue reading →

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The Right Dance Teacher Can Help You Overcome The Effects Of Injuries On Body Movement To Improve Your Athletic Skill

Injuries can leave tightness, such as FitOldDog’s shoulder damage, which may lead to suboptimal body mechanics in other locations, which take time to diagnose and correct, as shown in the embedded video. Continue reading →

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You Can Learn A Lot From Your Toes As You Swim

FitOldDog’s advice is that you give your toes a chance to be involved in your sport by exploring their use as sensory organs whilst swimming. Continue reading →

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The Ironman Swim From Hell In Saint George And Thoughts On Use Of The Finis Metronome For Swimming and Running

Ironman swimming is really only suited to strong, skilled athletes, whilst training equipment, such as the Finis Tempo Pro, should be used with due attention to effects on biomechanics. Continue reading →

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Using A Video Camera To Fix Your Swim Stroke - What’s Your Diagnosis?

The ready availability of simple, water proof video cameras can help you considerably as you attempt to optimize your swim technique. Continue reading →

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Jonathan Livingston Seagull Revisited In The Pool

A relaxed and slightly open hand would appear to be most effective for the power stroke during freestyle but it takes some work to find just the right degree of openness. Continue reading →

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