Current life status: rehabbing from total knee replacement surgery. Current state of mind: trying to figure out how this will impact my life, my work, my workouts, my body, and my motivation in the future. Current goal: seize this challenge as an opportunity to find a more balanced way of living. The knee that’s been […]
It’s early January and as predictable as swallows flying to Capistrano or rain falling in Seattle, my gym is packed once again. Don’t get me wrong; I hold no animosity toward those who join a gym in January. They’re following through on their New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy, and what’s not to […]
I have a love/hate relationship with my to-do list. On one hand, making that list each morning helps me feel focused and organized. My work is purposeful and prioritized, so I feel accomplished at the end of the day. On the other hand, I have occasional days when my inner 4-year-old rears her obstinate head, […]
There are four elements of fitness; does your workout hit them all? They are: strength, stamina, flexibility and balance. You could argue the balance one with me, but really why would you? (Besides, it’s my blog, so I win.) No, I’m teasing (mostly). But seriously, balance is a very important part of functional movement, especially as […]
We think of someone who’s “fit” as having exceptional stamina, endurance and strength. We might even be willing to add in flexibility. But balance? When Marilyn and I started working out together, it didn’t take long for her to realize that many of the exercises I was giving her challenged her balance. “Why?” she wanted […]
