Monday, October 19, 2015

How to lift weights to stimulate osteoblasts to build new bone

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The following ideas about how to use weight lifting to build new bone come from a website created by a woman who is not a medical profession...
Thursday, October 1, 2015

Pilates for a strong core

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The first time I tried Pilates, it made sense.  More sense than yoga because you keep moving.  For me, that means I stay interested.  All th...
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Saturday, September 19, 2015

Pilates using TRX

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When I joined a gym soon after completing physical therapy for a knee injury, one of the classes I liked was mat Pilates.  Afterwards I star...
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Monday, September 7, 2015

Getting started, a little pre-season exercise is better than none

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Once the leaves start turning color in the mountains in September, it's a good time for North American skiers to start thinking about pr...
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Testing and improving ankle mobility, especially dorsiflexion

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During lessons as an intermediate or advanced skier, I've had instructors talk about the importance of moving ankles.  Ever hear that it...
Sunday, August 30, 2015

All things Stretch

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Stretching needs consistency to really made a difference.  Once or twice a week is not really enough.  Daily is best, but 4-5 times a week c...
Friday, August 14, 2015

Examples of advanced TRX exercises

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Since the TRX has been around for a while, there are a lot of sources around on the Web.  Found a website with a list of 10 exercises that ...