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Exercise Explorer, MD

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Updated 1 week, 1 day ago

Taking tennis’s temperature with Trey

While we were warming up he explained that his Dad, Robert, taught him from an early age that he should be able to…

Updated 3 weeks, 1 day ago
The End of the Trail Running

Reading the book Chi Running by Danny Dreyer helped me appreciate that running well can be beautiful, like a form of art.

Updated 1 month ago
The Joy of Triathlons

Kip is a physical therapist who moved here in 2007 and didn’t do his first triathlon until 2010

Updated 1 month, 2 weeks ago
E-biking to work with Dr. Walsworth (and friends)

Speaking of cost, several factors affect how much you might spend including class of e-bike, range and battery type.

Updated 2 months ago
Rowing Part 2 - Outdoor Rowing

For now Isaiah plans to train on Coeur d’Alene Lake with his younger brother Elijah for the US national team trials and U23 Worlds this summer before heading o…

Updated 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Rowing Part 1: Going the distance indoors

To get started, I’d recommend watching some videos to learn the proper technique for rowing effectively (and not getting hurt).

Updated 3 months ago
Old dogs can learn to skate

While putting up with my atrocious skating (basically going in slow circles around the rink), Amy skated backwards, sprinkling in some twizzles and other skill…

Updated 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Tai Chi has proven benefits

In one study, the practice of Yang-style tai chi for one hour twice weekly for 12 to 24 weeks improved quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Studies h…

Updated 4 months ago
The Humble and Gentle Art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Next we were instructed in a specific technique, the kimura, and had a chance to pair up and practice it on each other. Jiu Jitsu (Japanese for “gentle art”) …

Updated 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Diving into the Science of Recovery

Arriving at their new location in The Shops, we met Gunnar Amos, Recovery Manager for BioPerformance Institute (BPI), who took us through the Regener8 protocol

Updated 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I feel better when I’m dancin’

It’s hard to describe the class without using words like “booty”.

Updated 5 months, 1 week ago
Golf-specific fitness

I tend to agree with Mark Twain who famously quipped that "golf is a good walk spoiled." Nevertheless, in the spirit of being open to new things, I met up thi…

Updated 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Fit and Fall Proof

The state of Idaho began offering Fit and Fall Proof classes in 2004 because research showed that multicomponent exercise with resistance, strength and proprio…

Updated 6 months, 1 week ago
Nordic Skiing, aka Cross-Country

Although I grew up Alpine skiing (aka downhill) and even raced on the Schweitzer ski team in my youth, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve really come to embrace the se…

Updated 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Swimming and why we need another competition pool

I love swimming! It offers a fantastic full body workout with little to no impact on bones and joints. Because of this, absolutely anybody can partake in wate…