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April 9, 2012 by Dr. Jeffrey Ulery
Went to my first yoga class today at YogaYoga. It has been about 10 years since my last class. When we started I didn’t know how much it would help, but by the end of the class I felt rejuvenated and less tense. Cool!!!
March 23, 2012 by Dr. Jeffrey Ulery
So…. This training program has gone nothing like I planned it to go! The sprained ankle last week really dampened my spirits, but I rebounded with workouts on the Stairmaster twice last week and twice this week. In addition, I had additional stress with the loss of my father last week and the subsequent planning [...]
March 12, 2012 by Dr. Jeffrey Ulery
I have really struggled with my training! Every time I run, even a short distance, my calves start to cramp up. I went through the checklist: 1) correct shoes 2) improved running form (The Pose Method) 3) adjustments, massage and acupuncture for body balance and alignment 4) diet free of inflammatory foods 5) hydration. These [...]
February 13, 2012 by Dr. Jeffrey Ulery
Well, I ran 3 times this week. It wasn’t easy either, because I didn’t want to run when I got home or wake up on Saturday and Sunday before 7 A.M. But I did it! I did it because I signed up for the Cap 10 K and the thought of not preparing myself is [...]
February 2, 2012 by Dr. Jeffrey Ulery
Today, my daughter AnMarie and I spent an hour with Valerie Hunt of ValerieFit.com receiving coaching on running technique, specifically the Pose Method. The Pose Method® is a system for teaching of human movement developed by a 2-time Olympic Coach Dr. Nicholas S. Romanov in 1977 in the former Soviet Union. The name of the [...]
June 9, 2011 by Whole Body Health
Medial Support • Asics – 2160 (Men’s/Women’s) & Kayano 17 (Men’s/Women’s) • Brooks – Adrenaline GTS 11 (Mens’s/Women’s) • Nike – Lunar Eclipse (Men’s/Women’s) • Saucony – Progrid Omni 9 (Men’s/Women’s) • Karhu – Steady Ride (Men’s/Women’s) Max Medial Support • Asics – Evolution 6 (Men’s/Women’s) • Brooks – Beast (Men’s) & Ariel (Women’s) Lateral [...]
June 8, 2011 by Whole Body Health
by Dr. Phil Maffetone A recent New York Times article by Lesley Alderman—“For Running Shoes, It’s Fit First and Price Last”—got the attention of many triathletes and runners. It discussed minimalist running shoes, being barefoot, and the use of inexpensive options over high tech expensive footwear. Alderman sited two studies that basically showed what was [...]
May 15, 2011 by Whole Body Health
EXCERPT: From “The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing” by Dr. Phil Maffetone The 180-Formula and Heart-Rate Monitoring An important training companion to assist you in developing optimal endurance and better fat burning is a heart-rate monitor. This simple device is a valuable tool that not only guides your training but is part of [...]
May 9, 2011 by Whole Body Health
by Dr. Phil Maffetone It’s a companion to the 180-Formula that objectively measures progress and provide the earliest indication of potential problems in training. Among the important benefits of using a heart monitor is the ability to objectively measure your aerobic progress. Feeling good is one of the benefits of aerobic exercise. And feeling like [...]
April 17, 2011 by Whole Body Health
By Dr. Philip Maffetone Training slow has always been considered a sign of weakness or laziness. However, if you want to run, bike, or swim faster, a successful and intelligent approach is to slow down! Along the way, you’ll get healthier, prevent injury and burn more body fat too.Traditionally, it is thought that only anaerobic [...]