Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fitness. Show all posts

Thursday, November 26, 2015

I just listened to this wonderful woman on NPR, being interviewed by Michael Krasny. Just one of her accomplishments: two years ago, at age 64, she swam 110 miles from Cuba to Florida in 53 hours.
"I'm a way better athlete in my 60s than I was in my 20s…"
"Get your body ready…"
"Have your body be as lean and taut as a cheetah and then you can do anything in life."
"I like to live an epic day every day."
http://www.diananyad.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Nyad

Diana Nayad

Thursday, November 19, 2015

I've put this up before, but did so again now because it's such a good break from the stifling physical effects of computer work. I should do it more often. I have it bookmarked.

Take a 2-1/2 minute break from your computer

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

9-Year-Old Martial Arts Sword Champion

Monday, November 9, 2015

https://www.rt.com/news/321063-china-93-grandpa-gym/
"A 93-year-old Chinese man is putting millions around the globe to shame by staying in shape and in excellent health. Dubbed ‘muscular grandpa’, he hits the gym on a daily basis and has even become something of a local celebrity.
Shen Hua likes to keep fit and it has become part of his daily routine. At three o’clock he heads out to do his hour-long workout, which includes chin-ups and various the upper body exercises. One might think there is nothing particularly extraordinary about this desire, except for the fact that Shen is 93 years-old!
A latecomer to the world of fitness training,  he only took up his ritual once he turned 70. For the last 20 years, there has been no stopping him as he does at least 10 standard chin-ups and suspension training, which helps to develop his physical strength. He also mentions that by doing high intensity exercise, this helps to slow his aging process, the People’s Daily reports.
Before becoming a fitness fanatic, Shen worked as a salesmen and was never interested in taking part in sports…"

Chinese ‘Muscular Grandpa’ in Fantastic Physical Shape at 93 yo

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

I've always wanted one of these. Amazed to see it for $39.95 at Walgreen's. Plastic, with metal pins at shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle joints.

Skeleton from Walgreen's

Tuesday, September 15, 2015



I'm sure I've put this up before, but I just got reminded of it this morning, did it, and will try to do it daily. This time I did it while waiting for a Photoshop action to finish.

2-1/2 Minute Posture/Stretching Routine You Can Do At Your Computer