I have runner’s legs. That’s not necessarily a good thing. My hamstrings, hips and IT bands are perpetually tight, pulled taut from a combination of balled muscle and stuck fascia. Not only does it hinder my ability to touch my toes, it also leads to biomechanical issues and pain, especially as I get older. PriorContinue reading “Hamstrung”
Tag Archives: Mind
Flight, Fight or Breathe
Our bodies lie to us. They send out hormones announcing an imminent threat to our well being when we take the podium or when we get into an argument with a loved one. Our heart rate increases at the thought of taking a test and our immune system is compromised because of a noisy environment.Continue reading “Flight, Fight or Breathe”
Lose Your Illusion
(Any Guns ‘n Roses fans smiling at the title?) Brock and I caught the second half of a show on Discovery last night about how easy it is to fool the brain. The first segment we saw had volunteers sitting at a table with their right arms hidden from sight behind a screen. A fakeContinue reading “Lose Your Illusion”