Comments for Pumping Irony http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony Craig Cox, EL’s managing editor, chronicles his adventures into the frightening world of middle-age exercise. Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:18:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 Comment on Back and Forth by Craig Cox http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-148 Craig Cox Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:59:36 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-148 I can do this. Of course, now the major pain has moved to my upper back (deltoid??). I'm going to take a few days away from lifting, I think. I can do this. Of course, now the major pain has moved to my upper back (deltoid??). I’m going to take a few days away from lifting, I think.

]]> Comment on Back and Forth by Jen Sinkler http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-147 Jen Sinkler Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:42:16 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-147 Resting on your elbows, just hold a pushup position for 60 seconds or so (start with less time, if you need to). More at http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm. Side planks are the same thing only resting on one elbow and the side of one foot, legs stacked atop one another. See www.fitnessvancouver.ca/anatomyassets/exercise%20side%20plank.htm for more info. Planks and side planks are great for stabilizing those core muscles that protect your back. (Insert high kick here to illustrate my enthusiasm for them.) :) Resting on your elbows, just hold a pushup position for 60 seconds or so (start with less time, if you need to). More at http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises_10.htm.

Side planks are the same thing only resting on one elbow and the side of one foot, legs stacked atop one another. See www.fitnessvancouver.ca/anatomyassets/exercise%20side%20plank.htm for more info.

Planks and side planks are great for stabilizing those core muscles that protect your back. (Insert high kick here to illustrate my enthusiasm for them.) :)

]]> Comment on Back and Forth by Craig Cox http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-144 Craig Cox Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:40:03 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-144 Good advice, Jen. What's a plank? Good advice, Jen. What’s a plank?

]]> Comment on Back and Forth by Jen Sinkler http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-142 Jen Sinkler Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:15:37 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/25/back-and-forth/#comment-142 Sounds like the twisting is what's getting you (recall that whole "people accidentally mobilize their lower backs when they should be stabilizing them" thing we've been talking about a bunch lately). Hyperextensions can be hard on the low back, too. Have you tried doing planks and side planks instead of all that twisting and crunching and hyperextending? Sounds like the twisting is what’s getting you (recall that whole “people accidentally mobilize their lower backs when they should be stabilizing them” thing we’ve been talking about a bunch lately). Hyperextensions can be hard on the low back, too. Have you tried doing planks and side planks instead of all that twisting and crunching and hyperextending?

]]> Comment on Cramping Calves by Craig Cox http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/22/cramping-calves/#comment-137 Craig Cox Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:20:05 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/22/cramping-calves/#comment-137 That's a great idea, Strong One. Thanks for the tip. I did, in fact, climb on the elliptical trainer last night instead of the treadmill, and I didn't hurt myself -- which is always my main goal. That’s a great idea, Strong One. Thanks for the tip. I did, in fact, climb on the elliptical trainer last night instead of the treadmill, and I didn’t hurt myself — which is always my main goal.

]]> Comment on Cramping Calves by Strong One http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/22/cramping-calves/#comment-136 Strong One Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:17:00 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/22/cramping-calves/#comment-136 You can have custom-made orthotic shoe inserts to correct your pronation. (yep like the Dr. Scholl's) You'd have to see a Physical Therapist. They can measure and determine your degree of pronation, also adjust for your heel strike (during your walking phase), and compensate for any possible drop foot or other foot arch problems. I have a pair I use if I want to run on the treadmill, or if for some reason I get flare ups with my shins due to my drop foot. (sometimes incorrectly referred to as shin splints) I truly avoid all of the above by exercising and doing my cardio on a cross training machine like an elliptical. I currently use cybex's arc trainer which is a blessing!! Best of luck. You can have custom-made orthotic shoe inserts to correct your pronation. (yep like the Dr. Scholl’s) You’d have to see a Physical Therapist. They can measure and determine your degree of pronation, also adjust for your heel strike (during your walking phase), and compensate for any possible drop foot or other foot arch problems.
I have a pair I use if I want to run on the treadmill, or if for some reason I get flare ups with my shins due to my drop foot. (sometimes incorrectly referred to as shin splints)
I truly avoid all of the above by exercising and doing my cardio on a cross training machine like an elliptical. I currently use cybex’s arc trainer which is a blessing!!
Best of luck.

]]> Comment on Sore Shoulder by Craig Cox http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/16/sore-shoulder/#comment-117 Craig Cox Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:18:19 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/16/sore-shoulder/#comment-117 Haven't tried the soup-can thing. I'll check it out. Thanks. Haven’t tried the soup-can thing. I’ll check it out. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Sore Shoulder by Jen Sinkler http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/16/sore-shoulder/#comment-113 Jen Sinkler Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:20:27 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/07/16/sore-shoulder/#comment-113 Have you tried soup-can exercises that strengthen the muscles around your rotator cuff? Like the ones illustrated and described here: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/injuries/265.html. (We should do a story on this topic!) Have you tried soup-can exercises that strengthen the muscles around your rotator cuff? Like the ones illustrated and described here: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/injuries/265.html.

(We should do a story on this topic!)

]]> Comment on The Heart of the Matter by Kay http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/06/12/the-heart-of-the-matter/#comment-72 Kay Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:24:48 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/06/12/the-heart-of-the-matter/#comment-72 I found your blog via Google while searching for golf specific workouts and your post regarding The Heart of the Matter looks very interesting to me. I just wanted to say that the quality of your site is exceptional. On top of all that it really complements the content that is provided by your site. I found your blog via Google while searching for golf specific workouts and your post regarding The Heart of the Matter looks very interesting to me. I just wanted to say that the quality of your site is exceptional. On top of all that it really complements the content that is provided by your site.

]]> Comment on Solid Goaled by Craig Cox http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/05/06/solid-goaled/#comment-35 Craig Cox Wed, 07 May 2008 14:47:03 +0000 http://experiencelifemag.com/blogs/pumping-irony/2008/05/06/solid-goaled/#comment-35 My fitness motto: Whatever works.... My fitness motto: Whatever works….

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