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The Stress-Response and Relaxation Response are opposite pathways of our autonomic nervous system. When one is engaged the other is inhibited. The Stress-Response activates the sympathetic nervous system while the Relaxation Response empowers the parasympathetic nervous system. The image and table ...
Flow is the state of optimal experience when the body and mind are pus
hed to the limit to complete a difficult task. It is these moments that bring us happiness and fulfillment in our lives.
Flow is an intrinsic experience of our own making that is not dependent on outside factors. It is a source o...
"Human beings are the only species of life which has the capability of interfering with its own growth. The human being tends to block this natural process by doubting his potential. He believes that if he can't do something right away it's because the potential isn't there."
-Fritz Perls, father of ...
In case you missed my article in the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below.
Transitioning from skis to running shoes can be painful. When skiing our foot is connected to a long board and never makes contact with the ground. In running, the foot is free to move on its own and comes in direct c...
Although this book review is of the women's version of the book it is applicable to men as well. Men will enjoy the first book, Younger Next Year.
Co-written by internist Dr. Henry (Harry) S. Lodge, M.D. and his patient, 73 year old Chris Crowley, Younger Next Year for Women is grounded in seven ru...
I was diagnosed with severe bone-on-bone Osteoarthritis (OA) in my left hip in 2007 after arthroscopic surgery. When my doctor and I parted, his last words were, "I'll see you in 15 years for your hip replacement." In my late 30s I was too young for a joint replacement, being advised to reduce my ac...
In case you missed my article in the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below.
Lifting weights is a great way to increase strength. Unfortunately, it can also engrain postural disparities and movement compensations. This reality has spawned the term, dysfunctional fitness, whereby we are doing o...
"What looks like laziness may actually be exhaustion."
This was one of the lessons from the book Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. I listened to this book last year and recently attended a Wellcoaches class on the book which prompted me to write this blog.
In an experiment scientis...
In case you missed my article in the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below.
Contrary to popular belief your knee is not a fragile joint. It is designed to run, jump, ski and perform all the activities you ask of it. The knee is actually a simple joint with a complex job. Acting as a hinge joi...
Guest Column: by Lynn Bjorklund
I started Egoscue® with Jessica in 2010 when I was in a downward spiral with numerous injuries. Each year I tried harder and could do less. Most people chalk it up to just getting older and that is what is normal to expect. I didn't want to believe that, so I spent...
Starting Position
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Hand position on the bar is determined by abducting the arms to the side, bending at the elbows, rotating upwards and reaching straight up to grab the bar.
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The thumb wraps around the bar with the other fingers forming a hook. This reduces tension on the forearm
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Starting Position
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Lie down on a bench with your knees bent and feet flat on the bench.
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Distance between your heels and butt is ~ 6".
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Arms extended directly above the chest.
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Weights are facing each other with the palms down.
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Lower back has a natural curve, relax
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