It was at the end of a private lesson. Gathering my gear, Coach A came over, bumped fists, and over the background music mouthed Open mat? Grin and eyebrow wiggle, eh? It’d be my first …
Chasing Goals Yes, But Showing Up Yesss
I had a spry older gent as a patient, with a singular focus: “Doc, just do whatever you gotta do to get me back on the golf course.” That was his yardstick for whether a medical intervention had …
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Weighing Your Heart Attack Risk, Even If You’re Not Being Batman
Last post, I wrote about the advisability of getting your heart checked out if you’re past 40, heading towards intense physical activity, and have been sedentary for a while. Straining or tearing …
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Cardio Caution If You Want To Be Batman
I’d like to think that a sprained finger, bent toe, or even a muscle or ligament tear would encompass the bulk of fitness concerns for folks getting active again. And if you’re restarting after your …
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One Finger And 5 Days Less
I’ve been away from posting for a few weeks, for reasons that will happen from time to time. Every once in a while, I’m going to experiment on myself with something not too ridiculous but …
Half A Year Back On The Mat Like The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Some time last month, I passed the 6-month mark of being back on the mat doing moderately intense martial arts — Brazilian jiu-jitsu — without major injury. Not that I’m superstitious…but there’s no …
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