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Category Archives: Posture, Biomechanics, and Exercise
Training, A Strong, Stable Platform
This newsletter is devoted to some basic training principles. I’ve begun again working directly training people. It has been fun. It has (again) opened my eyes to how rarely we use sound biomechanics in our daily lives; in how we … Continue reading
Intensity
If I fail to teach anything else please help me succeed at teaching this: in the health effects of exercise intensity is far more important than quantity. A recent article in the Journal Neurology, the November 24 issue, bears directly … Continue reading
Heart Rate Variability
Bear with me; this one is a little tough. However, I am fortunate enough to have very, very intelligent patients. The import of the topic warrants the effort to have you help me make this topic make sense. If I … Continue reading
Training While Injured or Ill
I know most of you saw the article about interval training being able to shorten effective training time because so many of you sent me copies of the article; those of you who have been with me know I’ve employed … Continue reading
Heart Rate Based Training
Warning: Be sure your heart is ready for serious training! As some of you know I’ve had the good fortune to train some very fine athletes; national and international class across several different sports. You will also know that my … Continue reading