We are not meant to be sedentary. It is only starting in the 20th century, with the rise of automobiles and desk jobs, that it even became possible for anyone but the wealthiest to be “couch potatoes”. The physical activity of early European settlers in Australia, for example, was estimated to exceed that of their … Continue reading Fitness Motivation- Why It’s Important
Author: BionicOldGuy
I am a Mechanical Engineer born in 1953, Ph. D, Stanford, 1980. I have been active in the mechanical CAE field for decades. I also have a lifelong interest in outdoor activities and fitness. I have had both hips replaced and a heart valve replacement due to a genetic condition. This blog chronicles my adventures in staying active despite these bumps in the road.
Staying Active Despite Arthritis And Two Hip Replacements
I’ve been very active in endurance sports, like biking, running, and hiking, all my adult life. Then I began to develop some pain in my right hip, which was diagnosed as arthritis at age 49, back in 2002. So I had to give up running, my main activity at the time. You may think, as … Continue reading Staying Active Despite Arthritis And Two Hip Replacements
Feedspot- A Useful Source For Finding Fitness Related Sites
Feedspot is a nice content reader that helps you read all your favorite websites in one place. I find it useful for fitness related sites, but it is general purpose. I discovered Feedspot by searching for “health and fitness forums” on google. It led me to a lot of relevant forums. My blog has been … Continue reading Feedspot- A Useful Source For Finding Fitness Related Sites
Rehabbing- again!
I just had a bike crash and broke my right collarbone a couple days ago. It was a freak incident- I hit a bad pothole and it caused my cleat on my clipped in shoes to come loose. My foot slipped off the pedal and hit the ground. The ground dragged my foot backwards which … Continue reading Rehabbing- again!
On Rehabbing…
Bouncing back after major surgery is challenging because your fitness can decline considerably. Whatever condition you just got fixed can limit your activities leading into surgery, then you are flat on your back for at least a couple of days, then you may have movement limitations prescribed by your surgeon after. It helps to have … Continue reading On Rehabbing…
Welcome
I am a mechanical engineer born in 1953 with a lifetime interest in outdoor activities and fitness. My lovely wife of 46 years, Karen, and I live in Morgan Hill, Ca, a bit south of the San Francisco Bay Area. I have gone through and rehabbed from three major surgeries: two hip replacements, and a … Continue reading Welcome
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