Friday, Sep 3, 2010
Posted by Craig
Today’s instalment will provide you with zero in the way of personal development, motivation and/or education. It’s more a case of me thinking out loud than it is any kind of potentially transformational message. You’ve been warned.
A Fitness Dilemma
The other day, I spoke with a woman who had arrived at the gym without her heart-rate monitor. What a tragedy. She informed me that she couldn’t train without it. I told her she would be fine without it for one session. She disagreed and drove home (a fifteen minute trip each way) to retrieve it. Good grief.
The Old Days
Remember the good old days when you didn’t need a PhD in engineering, computer programming or exercise physiology to use gym equipment, do a workout or raise a sweat? Think hard. Back in the day, we had these amazing things called skipping ropes, old boxing bags and rusty dumbbells. And dirt tracks. And soft sand. And hills. And stairs. Real stairs; not revolving ones.
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Wednesday, Sep 1, 2010
Posted by Craig
Once a fortnight (or so) here at me-dot-com, I walk to the back of the cyber-classroom and hand over the teaching reins and coach’s whistle to you, my readers. Today is that day. Keep in mind that you don’t need to be a guru, genius or expert to teach the rest of us something (I’m none of those things, so there’s your proof). No, you just need to be willing to share your thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences.
The Cerebral Minefield
Lately, I’ve been thinking about not thinking. Ironic huh?
I know we’ve opened the door on this conversation before but recent experiences tell me that it’s a subject which needs to be discussed, explored, dissected and re-visited on a semi-regular basis. It’s become apparent (to me) that, for many of us, our cerebral landscape is more often a chaotic warzone than it is a relaxing tropical island.
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