A Reader asked me (more than once) if I was going to report back on my own progress on my objectives from 2023! Since the big ball dropped a couple of days ago, I guess this is a good time to do that! My personal objectives were pretty straightforward this year. Here we go: So […]
2023 Year in Review Read More »
I hope you are finding the topic of HRV as fascinating as I am! In part 1 of the series, I explained what HRV is and how it is linked to eye-hand coordination. In part 2, I presented a follow-up discussion on the relationship between HRV and my ability to bounce reaction balls. I also
Heart Rate Variabilty (HRV) and Me (Part 3) Read More »
Yesterday, I checked off another box on the 2023 goals. My workout buddy, Giacomo, and I completed our first sprint triathlon. For those of you not familiar with triathlon distances, a sprint is the shortest of the series. This particular one consisted of a 250 yard swim, a 10 mile bike ride and a 2
I am a Triathlete – and the Flip Side of the Coin! Read More »
It’s been a great two weeks for being able to check off a couple of objectives – both related to health and fitness! Last Saturday, May 20, 2023, I completed a solo century ride (100 miles) on my bicycle! Then, today (5/28/23) my workout buddy Giacomo Campinoti and I each crushed 3 sets of 10
Two Objectives Met! Read More »
At the end of last year, my neighbor and I had gone out together on a bike ride for fitness training. At the end of the ride, he asked me if I would be interested in joining a gym. He was quite frank in telling me that he was having a little trouble getting to
Buddy-up to Improve Your “Stick-to-it-ness”! Read More »
Not too long ago (May 4, 2022), I ran into a post on Inside Golf entitled “This simple fitness test is a key sign of good health for golfers” which highlighted a study linking fitness as measured by the ability to complete push-ups with avoidance of cardiovascular disease. You can find the original post HERE
Can you do 40 Push-ups? Read More »
The 2022 shooting year started out great! I managed to pick up 6 punches by the end of March on a variety of courses and target types (Super sporting at the East Coast Warm-Up and East coast Championship at Hunter’s Pointe, blue targets at Kidd’s place and all-true pairs at Deep River). I even managed
(Eye) Train Like a Pirate – Argh!! Read More »
Today’s post is number 62! Taking a look back we have covered a lot of territory. Looking through the posts, they can be grouped into roughly 10 categories as follows: Goal Setting Self-talk Visualization Stress Management / Emotional Regulation Mindfulness / Meditation / Focus Confidence Fitness / Eye Training Performance Logging Self-image Pre-shot Planning So…
What Does Your Mental Game Look Like? Read More »
Just yesterday, I had a conversation with a fellow sporting clays shooter about the trials and tribulations of performing while dealing with pain associated with various and sundry medical conditions. This seems to be more common as we age. Mental skills are all about learning how to stay focused allowing peak performance, but focus can
Things That Work – Gravity Defyer Mighty Walker Shoes Read More »
In a word – “YES”!!! According to the Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389) there are numerous benefits to regular physical activity including: Controls weight Combats health conditions and disease Improves mood Boosts energy Promotes better sleep Can be fun and social What does this mean in terms of mental skills and the recreational athlete? Being more fit
Did we Evolve to Become Couch Potatoes? Read More »
