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Exercise with less than half a back

As most readers are aware, back in 2004 I was seriously injured in a work-related accident. After two surgeries, culminating in a spinal fusion, I ended up with a damaged left sciatic nerve, and in pain 24/7/365. I can keep the latter under control if I work at it, and use pain-killers when needed,… Continue reading Exercise with less than half a back

Thought of the day

From Miguel at Gun Free Zone: Amazed to find out that exercise equipment is designed for people that are already fit. “If I had the weight limit you recommend, I would not need your ****ing expensive machine to begin with.” You can say that again! It’s depressing to shop for fitness equipment, only to find… Continue reading Thought of the day

OK, this is a weird one . . .

The BBC reports on a strange placebo effect in the world of sports that even the scientist investigating it can’t explain. The Pico Simón Bolívar is one of the highest mountains in Colombia. Near the top, there is only half as much oxygen as at sea level, a dizzying 5,500m (18,000 feet) below. The air… Continue reading OK, this is a weird one . . .

Evolution in action?

I found this over at Chief Nose Wetter’s place yesterday: I resemble that most recent “evolved” man a little too closely for comfort! (Looks down ruefully at expansive belly . . . ) How about you? Peter

Mad dogs, Englishmen, Texans, visitors, and the midday sun

Today sees the annual Hotter ‘n Hell 100 bicycle race in and around Wichita Falls, Texas. It’s so named because the temperatures usually hover at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit at this time of year, and the full-length race covers 100 miles (with shorter distances for less ambitious competitors). As I write these words, the… Continue reading Mad dogs, Englishmen, Texans, visitors, and the midday sun

Heh

I empathize. (Click the image to be taken to a larger view at the comic’s Web site.) After walking and squats at the gym this morning, I’m tempted to try Pig’s recipe! Peter

That’ll get your heart rate up!

Courtesy of a link at Reddit, here’s “Scared S***less Fitness”, an entirely new form of exercise. Language alert: the S-word flows freely. Yeah, I reckon that’ll get the old bloodstream moving! Peter

I may resemble that remark

Miss D. and I have been absent from the gym for several weeks, due to minor health issues that are rapidly being resolved. Yesterday was our first day back . . . and today, we’re so stiff it hurts! That made yesterday’s Pearls Before Swine cartoon particularly appropriate. (Click the image to see a larger… Continue reading I may resemble that remark

The truth about exercise?

I know a lot of homes have this sort of treadmill. Mine may even have been among them, in years past! (Click the image to be taken to a larger version at Pearls Before Swine’s Web site.) Peter