Recently I bruised the bottom of my foot on a run[hit a rock in funny way] and it got in the way of running/walking so I made few adjustments to my gym workouts. I have always liked to have a backup method to exercise when unable to do the preferred workout.
I did the [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Keep Moving when Injured- The Gym
Posted in Exercise - General, Pain and Injuries on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Raining- Lets Move Outside.
Posted in Exercise - General, Running, Walking, Hiking on March 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
During a recent rainy day walk with a group of friends the discussion of rain wear and walking gear consumed half of the walk.
Much was discussed- suits, hats, jackets, pants, socks, shoes,gloves and other clothing.
Of the points discussed one consensus reached was the care and treatment of wet Walking/running shoes. How to deal with rain [...]
Get Moving on the “Water”- Row for Health.
Posted in Exercise - General on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Years ago when I was a member of a gym I loved using the StairMaster and the rowing machine as my chief form of cardio cross training. I joined a gym again and started back on both machines.The stair climber is a good controlled workout but the Concept2 rowing machine has me hooked.
It gives me [...]
How Much Water Can I Carry?
Posted in Exercise - General, Food and Diet , Not DIE-T on March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I carry and handheld water bottle daily , and as the heat to 50, 60 and then over 8o I also wear a belt with at least one spare bottle and if I go a greater distance/time I wear the belt that has 2 bottles
Aching Knees- BYE BYE !!
Posted in Uncategorized on March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After having 7 surgeries in my college football career I started running to stay in shape and maintain general health. With proper shoes and careful workouts I have survived nearly 20 years of running- several marathons and numerous 1/2 marathons-10 milers and other races.
As the big guy I do these for fun and a change [...]
Hydration Season (or Getting Sweaty Now !)
Posted in Exercise - General, Exercise- Questions, Food and Diet , Not DIE-T on March 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hydration is a year round sport- even though we aren’t sweating we are losing fluid as we are active daily, but it is much more apparent and important when we drip with sweat as the warm –hot weather approaches.
