Tag Archive: Tennis

Mental Flexibility

This is a more realistic picture of how most people feel when waking up. Even though conditions aren't optimal for this lady she still has sales to make and quotas to meet. She can't let a lack of sleep prevent her from executing.

     On Saturday, I was all set to hit the gym to do some heavy lifting. I had prepared myself for a much-needed high intensity workout after a couple of more moderate lifts during the week. However, I arrived at the gym doors only to find a sign staring plaintively back at me. “Due to …

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Coping with Injuries

     It is rare that an active person can avoid getting injured, even when being guided by the most well-planned, sophisticated program. A hamstring may get strained from the stress caused by a heavy deadlift. Or the pressure of a work project may cause a person’s muscles to be tighter, creating a perfect environment for …

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2012 US Open Reflections

Until next year...

     I woke up weary today, as if I had been the one playing the 5-hour match that Andy Murray won to capture his first US Open title last night. It was quite a thrilling experience to be a part of, even if watching from the comfort of my couch. I feel joy and relief …

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Affording New Opportunities

Our fingers never moved like this before the invention of a keyboard.

     After having watched a wide variety of events during the Olympic Games one thing that struck me was how differently the athletes moved depending on the sport that they were competing in. For example, rowers pulled oars with arms and legs to move the boat, archers steadied their bodies while firing an arrow with …

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Break Time

This may be your happy place for a little while but don't plan on an extended stay.

     As much as fitness is a part of my life, I certainly didn’t miss working out during a 5-day forced lay-off to allow some stitches to heal on my hip.  Granted, I was very busy during that stretch so I hardly noticed that I wasn’t going to the gym.  And I knew that more …

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