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Last post by Chancellor « Thu Dec 31, 2015 2:59 pm
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by Chancellor » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:27 pm » in The Observation Lounge

I believe that with the font size larger, I have accomplished all the requests that were on the old thread save being able to embed youtube videos....

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Injured ACL in knee

Last post by Flight « Tue May 02, 2017 7:49 am
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by Flight » Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:00 pm

Has anyone torn their ACL? Mine is almost totally ruptured, and there is some instability in my knee when I do certain movements. It's fine if I am...

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Tue May 02, 2017 7:49 am
Hips

Last post by Kyra's Mom « Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:00 pm
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by Chisamba » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:09 pm

In the past five years my " upright" posture had deteriorated to a more forward seat. The reason is mostly due to hip pain and bursitis. On...

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Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:00 pm
Anyone try Yoga?

Last post by Ponichiwa « Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:48 pm
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by Flight » Tue Jun 07, 2016 4:06 am

I went to a Yoga class today, never been before. It was 'gentle yoga' and it was ok.
Trouble is I'm not really into the whole...

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Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:48 pm
Anyone practice Tai Chi?

Last post by Dapple Field « Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:16 pm
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by texsuze » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:21 pm

I saw a magazine ad for a Great Courses DVD on "Mastering Tai Chi". Twenty-four sessions, 30-minutes each. Mom, who will be 85 next week,...

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Fri Feb 03, 2017 7:16 pm
Spring training!

Last post by Flight « Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:53 am
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by StraightForward » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:04 pm

Who's ready to up their game now that spring is here?

I was doing great in January and February, but have slacked off the last few weeks. Running...

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Sat Dec 31, 2016 7:53 am
Walking a 5K

Last post by Sue B « Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:53 pm
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by PaulaO » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:25 pm

I did my first one last weekend as a fund raiser for the horse rescue. I came in last among women, but beat 3 guys, for 94th place. Now I'm kinda...

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Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:53 pm
Please excuse me while I whine a bit

Last post by galopp « Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:29 am
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by Imperini » Thu Dec 10, 2015 2:14 pm

Back story I've had hip pain since I was 19 years old, I stopped riding for years because of it but then I was tired of not riding so I just ride a...

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Sat Nov 05, 2016 1:29 am
Tetanus shots?--UPDATE: got the shot

Last post by Code3 « Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:56 pm
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by texsuze » Sun Jul 31, 2016 5:06 pm

I had my first visit with a new FP physician last week. She recommended I get a tetanus shot, since I'd not had any boosters since childhood. Living...

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Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:56 pm
pain in scar tissue?

Last post by lorilu « Sat May 28, 2016 10:34 pm
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by lorilu » Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:31 am

ANyone have experience with this?
Background: About 15 year ago I broke my femur. They inserted a rod from below my knee, under my patella,and into...

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Sat May 28, 2016 10:34 pm
Good beginner tai chi video?

Last post by Wicky « Thu May 05, 2016 4:31 pm
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by KathyK » Mon Nov 16, 2015 8:51 pm

I'd like to try tai chi, for balance and to help my joints combat age and arthritis. Does anyone know of a good beginning video? I don't want to work...

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Thu May 05, 2016 4:31 pm
How to leg-up when you can't ride much

Last post by Artemis « Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:57 pm
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by Artemis » Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:29 pm

How can I get myself in riding-shape without actually riding a ton? What exercises approximate riding?

My horse is recovering from a lameness. I am...

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Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:57 pm
Came off on a Teleport Spook Yesterday and....

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by PaulaEdwina » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:00 am

I have to say falling as a 47 year old relatively fit 180 ish pound person was a thoroughly different experience than falling off 4 years ago as a 43...

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Sun Jan 10, 2016 3:34 am
2 weeks off + christmas food...

Last post by Flight « Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:35 am
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by Flight » Sat Jan 02, 2016 7:30 am

And I struggled like anything to run 5km.
Food ... why are you soooo goood! But so bad for me :shock: :D

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Wed Jan 06, 2016 7:35 am
Unisit System

Last post by musical comedy « Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:02 am
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by svvdressage » Tue Dec 15, 2015 3:32 am

I have a client who is looking for this system or something similar. Anyone know where to find something like this? I tried the email on the website...

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Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:02 am
Any runners here?

Last post by StraightForward « Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:30 pm
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by Flight » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:51 am

I can't really call myself a runner, but a wannabee one maybe. But a couple of questions for anyone who's been at it for a while...

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Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:30 pm
December to Remember

Last post by Tuddy « Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:01 pm
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by Tuddy » Tue Dec 01, 2015 3:09 pm

It is December 1, 2015...

I am not waiting for January 1, 2016, to start those New Year's Resolutions. It isn't that I want to lose weight, but I...

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Tue Dec 08, 2015 8:01 pm
Scapular/upper body stability exercises

Last post by LuvDulce « Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:11 pm
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by Janet » Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:53 pm

I tend to tip forward with my shoulders when I ride - which I know makes my seat ineffective. My trainer and I have been very carefully evaluating...

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Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:11 pm
Blood sugar testing goes wireless painless for diabetes patients

Last post by angelanavejas « Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:31 pm
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by kande50 » Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:16 pm

Hopefully, not too good to be true:

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Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:31 pm
Fitness!

Last post by angelanavejas « Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:29 pm
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by Imperini » Sun Oct 18, 2015 8:54 pm

Oh hey look, here it is, thanks Chancellor! :D

So, outside riding what does everyone do to stay in shape? My shape is round so mostly I lift food...

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Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:29 pm
Motivember Challenge Week 3- Go BIG or

Last post by StraightForward « Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:39 am
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by Ganas » Mon Nov 16, 2015 11:51 am

not, it's really up to you. :D

Oh boy was I bad with the sleep last week. Three nights up at 2AM, prowling around the house. Ooops!

At the end of...

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Sat Nov 21, 2015 2:39 am
Motivember- Move it and Use it Week 2!

Last post by Flight « Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:28 am
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by Ganas » Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:22 pm

So excited for this week! Horse is feeling better, my foot is feeling better, looking forward to a lot of riding and running.

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Mon Nov 16, 2015 10:28 am
30 day challenge goals thread.

Last post by Ganas « Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:56 pm
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by Chancellor » Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:47 pm

I know it isn't October 31 yet but we can probably start listing goals here now can't we?

Treadmill for me at least 4 times a week for 45 minutes....

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Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:56 pm
Motivember Challenge- Week 1!

Last post by Ganas « Sat Nov 07, 2015 11:49 pm
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by Ganas » Sun Nov 01, 2015 4:47 am

Whew, finally! I think I've been food partying too much in anticipation, looking forward to some responsible eating, lol!

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Sat Nov 07, 2015 11:49 pm
Should we do a 30 day challenge/makeover?

Last post by demi « Sat Oct 31, 2015 1:20 am
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by Ganas » Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:36 pm

I suggest this:

For the month of November we each pick three things we'd like to improve in our lives and try to do them every day.

Examples: go to...

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