October 27, 2016
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I wish I was one of those hot-shot athletes that had a massage therapist, a cook and physical therapist that travels with them. Nope, I’m just a regular working class stiff, trying to find things that work (safely and legally!). … Continue reading
October 5, 2016
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Outside Magazine’s October “special fitness issue” contains a five page article by Tim Ferriss (of Four Hour Work Week fame) containing “the best tactics, routines and insider tricks…” to improve fitness and health. The article is packed with things Mr. Ferris … Continue reading
June 3, 2016
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Inspiration needed badly here! My daughter accused me of having no long term fitness goals. BK (Before Knee), I always had a list of things I wanted to do, like going to the base camp of Everest, climbing Mt. Rainier, … Continue reading
March 16, 2016
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In my three year search to relieve pain and suffering in my knee, I have tried everything (as long it was legal.) I tried acupuncture, which didn’t work for me. Then my trusty physical therapist sent me to another physical … Continue reading
March 11, 2016
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Here is your Friday serving of inspiration. I highly recommend watching the video when ever you are indulging in a pity party of how hard it is to go do your work out. First, a personal hero–Lindsey Vonn. I have … Continue reading
February 14, 2016
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Foam rolling, aka “self myofascial release” or “self massage” is all the rage with athletes, trainers and physical therapists. My physical therapists love foam rolling, as well as rolling on a lacrosse ball or soft ball. But does foam rolling … Continue reading
January 29, 2016
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I have passed the 6 week mark since my partial knee replacement. I have been diligently going to physical therapy (I am a regular, and am getting to know the other patients. Who knew you would socialize at PT?) Here … Continue reading
January 8, 2016
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I had to bite the bullet and get my knee replaced (a partial knee replacement). I did pre-hab like I talked about in an earlier post, and had some Gatorade in the morning at 7 am. (My surgery was at … Continue reading
November 30, 2015
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I will be having surgery again on my left knee, this time a partial knee replacement. There is a movement in the medical world that successful surgery begins BEFORE the surgery (Called “pre-hab”.) Here is the latest on what is … Continue reading
October 30, 2015
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I am now 4 weeks and 5 days into being “toe touch weight bearing” after my latest knee surgery. Translated, that means I can put a little bit of weight on the toe of my operated leg as I crutch … Continue reading