Monthly Archives: March 2011

Amanda Beard – Messages for All

Posted on 24 March 2011 by

I had the privilege to attend a presentation by Amanda Beard last night. For those who aren’t sure who she is: Amanda is one of the US all-time great swimmers. She went to her first Olympics in 1996 at the … Continue reading →

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Running in Comfort Zones – Take Note

Posted on 23 March 2011 by

Whether we like to admit it or not we are creatures that seek pleasure. Seldom do we seek out what makes us uncomfortable. In fact we tend as a society look at “those people who do enjoy pain” as deviants. … Continue reading →

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EMS Units – Excellent and Now Affordable

Posted on 15 March 2011 by

EMS units – Electro-Muscular Stimulation units are devices that provide an electrical impulse to muscle groups via sticky pads put on your skin. These small portable devices are now not only a viable adjunct to training, injury prevention, strengthening and … Continue reading →

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