Surf Fitness & Nutrition

[barnabus]

matte, ok for camping make it with cold water, don't drink too much, has alot of chromium, you may want to try makka

if you mix a tble spoon of makka with milk and a bannana, tastes like coffee with b viatimins, then light a fire

[nm]

thanks barnabus.............been making a tea bag of mate in the mornings with a teaspoon of honey. Finding it has the pick-me-up of coffee.....without coffee's ugly side effects. (painful swolen nodes, acid stomach & caffeine withdrawal)


Now.......

Anyone out there ever use the Alexander Technique?

Anyone with experience.....your insight would be appreciated.

[Temperance]

I thought the Alexander technique had something to do with singing--or maybe it was with breathing?

[nm]

I thought the Alexander technique had something to do with singing--or maybe it was with breathing?

from alexandertechnique.com......

"The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change (movement) habits in our everyday activities. It is a simple and practical method for improving ease and freedom of movement, balance, support and coordination. The technique teaches the use of the appropriate amount of effort for a particular activity, giving you more energy for all your activities. It is not a series of treatments or exercises, but rather a reeducation of the mind and body. The Alexander Technique is a method which helps a person discover a new balance in the body by releasing unnecessary tension. It can be applied to sitting, lying down, standing, walking, lifting, and other daily activities..."

I want to know if anyone has taken classes? .....good results? ....bad results? Who was your teacher? Was it expensive? How many classes/sessions did you need? Any of you back pain sufferers try these classes instead of opting for surgery?

[barnabus]

I was playing drums in the woods, this older hippy lady came up to me and asked if I wanted to take her class. I told her I didn't have any money but she told me I could take it for free. Her class was in the Alexander technique.

I remember everytime I left class, I felt real calm but funky at the same time. It's worth it.

[barnabus]

i play drums
the avatar is because i am into mid 70's herbie and miles
i get into the old science fiction type sounds

[nasty]

Yoga again today - No Hipster this time

[Dub Star]

Lunch time ride to Linton and back.

[pra_ggresion]

I thought about doing some push-ups earlier today. Days not over yet.

[nm]

50 meter pool

2 x [200 swim/ 100 kick/ 200 pull]

8 x 50 back @ 1:10 (desc. 1-4)

8 x 50 breast @ 1:20 (desc. 1-4)

100 ez

5 x 100 kick @ 2:30 (middle 50 fast)

100 ez

12 x 50 pull
------ 4 @ :50
------ 4 @ :45
------ 4 @ 1:05

100 ez
----------------------
total = 3200 meters

[wawaverider]

damn nm are you ready for the Olympics yet? I did just a straight 1500 crawlstroke today and it smoked me

[nm]

no

[Doc]

I vacuumed about an acre of carpet today and lugged in like 500...(well, 50 anyway)...chairs out of the rain in Gearhart so a bunch of golfer can track mud onto the carpet and sit in the chairs tomorrow...

Then I drank a bunch of beer...

I checked e-mail too...

that was tiring.

Doc

[nm]

Not sure any of you are concerned with muscle fatigue....but this is an interesting article.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/health/research/12musc.html?_r=1&ref=science&oref=slogin

[nm]

Also.....

Some of us have discussed "cramping" and possible remedies. An interesting article that may set you in the right direction.....?


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/14/health/nutrition/14BEST.html?ref=health

I generally cramp during swim workouts....usually the feet....sometimes a calf or hammie....and generally toward the end of my workout. Thirty-five years and I haven't found anything that prevents them. (hydration, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc......pretty much tried it all....to no avail.)