Recent content by FitmanNJ

I've planned a trip to visit family in Michigan during that time to grab a view of totality (probably in Ohio)!

I'm dogsitting Clifford, who I'm told has just completed a basket un-weaving class:

I've done two weekend-long seminars for personal trainers with Stu McGill (2003 and 2012). He's brilliant, albeit a little rough/blunt around the edges, reflective of his rural Canadian roots. I've never encountered a back expert with a more evidence-based approach than Stu. Since he's now...

Jim, it looks like you're using a thumbless grip (left hand) on that barbell bench press. I know that it feels good, but I hope you're being VERY careful with that lift, especially when training by yourself (which I assume is virtually all of the time). Needless to say, if the bar slips out of...

Yes, "Steve," I remember reading an Internet post by Dr Andrew Coggan on the overwhelming contribution of the downstroke. Thanks for the Stages ID.

Which power meter is that? I'd be curious to know your thoughts on this after you've had a chance to test it out -- do power meters and flats mix? Good luck with it, and thanks!

Thanks...that analogy really helpful in understanding the Lauf's performance.

Nice bike! How do you like your Lauf Carbonara fork? Can you ride it comfortably on the more technical/rocky trails that we have?

I imagine that they're great dipped in cranberry sauce...:)

Well, I now have an appointment with Dr Gatt (University Orthopedic Associates) for Dec 18th. The phone receptionist initially wanted to steer me away from him, saying that, "...he only works with athletes." I then explained (firmly) that I was pretty sure I developed the tendinosis from...

Another positive comment -- thanks, Robin!

Nice...that's what I'm looking for, Pat -- listens and thinks, doesn't just react. in what type of orthopedics does Dr Gatt specialize?

Thanks for chiming in, Ed. That's a convenient location for me. They are high on my list.

Thanks for describing your experience and naming some practitioners. Just as for you, I'm thinking that I need an MRI to determine whether there are some deeper issues lurking.

Definitely worth considering. I've managed low back pain pretty well over the years, but we could be seeing some referred pain from upstairs. Thanks.