Category Archives: Flexibility

40 is just another 20

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Robert

For the past year or so I’ve been trying to decide on something meaningful to do on my 40th birthday. I know people who do backflips for every year they are old, but I wanted to do something different. Last … Continue reading →

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When Stretching is Detrimental

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Robert

A year ago I would not even imagine writing about such a topic, but life lessons have a way of changing even the most ingrained beliefs. I am writing this story down so hopefully I will not forget the lessons I’ve learned from it. When I wrote the key to flexibility is untimed stretching seven years ago I was firmly convinced that it wasn’t really possible to stretch too much. Continue reading →

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10 At Home Exercises on a Pullup Bar

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Robert

I have a “Perfect Pullup” pull-up bar in my bathroom doorway at home, I prefer it since it is securely attached with several screws on each side, as opposed to the kind which simply uses pressure against the doorframe to … Continue reading →

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How to Hold a Handstand

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Robert

originally posted at https://www.goodfeelingplace.com/how-to-hold-a-handstandSince I challenged the ASU men’s gymnastics team to a pommel horse circle competition a few months ago I’ve learned a great lesson about flexibility. I was training on a mushroom leading up to the day I … Continue reading →

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The Key to Flexibility is Untimed Stretching

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Robert

originally posted at http://www.goodfeelingplace.com/the-key-to-flexibility-is-untimed-stretching When I was a freshman in college, I sustained a head injury from a car accident which required me to relearn many basic functions, including walking, talking, and writing with a pencil. Arizona State University (where … Continue reading →

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