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Post by John on Jul 29, 2020 4:54:11 GMT
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 29, 2020 8:44:56 GMT
We sleep with the windows open. What amazes me are people who drive their cars with all the vents closed. All mine are open and stay that way. I open the windows in the daytime when the temp allows Used to borrow a Saab and always found all the vent closed. Saabs have pollen filters too The smaller particulates can pass through pollen filters, if the size data is anything to go by. Could be that is driving the vent shut logic. |
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 29, 2020 8:53:22 GMT
These are fairly advanced. Took me a while to get up to the full reps specified. Even doing a few of each in the beginning was very good for my back (don't do if you actually have a bad back, do once recovered and to strengthen). In my experience - I've not had a bad back since doing these every other day. thecoachcrew.com/7-core-exercises-every-tennis-player-should-do/ |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 29, 2020 9:05:53 GMT
These are fairly advanced. Took me a while to get up to the full reps specified. Even doing a few of each in the beginning was very good for my back (don't do if you actually have a bad back, do once recovered and to strengthen). In my experience - I've not had a bad back since doing these every other day. thecoachcrew.com/7-core-exercises-every-tennis-player-should-do/Will try out Already do 2, 4, 7 Do similar to 6 and 7 Plus a few others filling up an hour quite well |
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 29, 2020 16:38:25 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 29, 2020 17:02:57 GMT
Stopped doing the plank.
Forget why. Think it was my dodgy upper right arm and shoulder
Will try a shorter time and see how it goes
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Post by John on Jul 29, 2020 17:34:03 GMT
I do the plank for two and half minutes and gradually building up press ups now at 30 I used to do a 100 in my late teens
The plank not easy and best to build up
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Post by speedysteve on Jul 29, 2020 18:58:34 GMT
I do the plank for two and half minutes and gradually building up press ups now at 30 I used to do a 100 in my late teens The plank not easy and best to build up Yeah, plank and the moving variants can be hard on the hip flexors too |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 4, 2020 10:35:49 GMT
Bed Sheets. What do you have, recommended ?
Good sleep is essential I trust we all agree.
We have a Vi-Spring wonderful bed. Recommended.
Egyptian cotton is a great material for bed sheets and quilt covers
What about this alternative stuff ?
Eucalyptus
Bamboo
others ?
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Post by speedysteve on Aug 4, 2020 19:39:52 GMT
Bed Sheets. What do you have, recommended ? Good sleep is essential I trust we all agree. We have a Vi-Spring wonderful bed. Recommended. Egyptian cotton is a great material for bed sheets and quilt covers What about this alternative stuff ? Eucalyptus Bamboo others ? IKEA! |
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Post by petea on Aug 4, 2020 21:51:22 GMT
Pure linen is my first choice.
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 5, 2020 9:16:34 GMT
Thanks guys
Recommendations of specifics ?
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Post by MartinT on Aug 5, 2020 11:01:48 GMT
For me, it's been a bit of self-diagnosis and spotting cause/effect of late. There being no GPs or consultants available to see (and, frankly, telephone calls without testing are pretty useless), I've had to monitor and make some assumptions.
Sugar levels are gradually returning to sensible, but not quite what they were before. Aches and pains are improved. I have no idea of cholesterol but assume it may be a bit high at the moment. Continue with normal drugs, monitor levels, take plant sterol cholesterol reducers. Avoid COVID again.
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 5, 2020 13:13:58 GMT
Worth a call to 111 or how about Livi ?
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Post by MartinT on Aug 5, 2020 14:07:45 GMT
I got close to calling a couple of weeks ago but I think I'm on the up now.
It's given me a renewed wariness of what COVID can do, though. As if we didn't know already.
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 5, 2020 14:49:26 GMT
About every other day John Campbell, YouTube comes up with something else that is or may be long lasting effects.
The more we learn the scarier it becomes.
Hopefully we can learn enough to sort out how to fix it
In the meantime we're not going out. Next to no visitors and they stay outside.
Boss's son and lady visiting at the weekend. Camping in the garden (!)
Food delivered
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Post by Barrington on Aug 5, 2020 19:25:31 GMT
Deafening silence Can breathing help your health ? Yup Studies not to hand. My experience says absolutely. A mild asthmatic my breathing can be problematic. Last test I had the nurse said my lungs were like a punter 20 years younger. Ten reps of 10-40-20 three times a day keeps them that way. Breathing deeply and steadily is a good thing Holding oxygen in the lungs is good Slow relaxed release of breath also good. Calms and relaxes. Feels better after than before. Only read this thread today , ok I tried it at the wrong time walking the dog , 10 strides breathing in , 40 strides holding , but no way could I breathe out for 20 , is this the recommended ratio Mike ? |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 6, 2020 9:27:19 GMT
Deafening silence Can breathing help your health ? Yup Studies not to hand. My experience says absolutely. A mild asthmatic my breathing can be problematic. Last test I had the nurse said my lungs were like a punter 20 years younger. Ten reps of 10-40-20 three times a day keeps them that way. Breathing deeply and steadily is a good thing Holding oxygen in the lungs is good Slow relaxed release of breath also good. Calms and relaxes. Feels better after than before. Only read this thread today , ok I tried it at the wrong time walking the dog , 10 strides breathing in , 40 strides holding , but no way could I breathe out for 20 , is this the recommended ratio Mike ? Deep breathing always good. I do it sometimes walking my pack out in the fresh air and fields Be at rest for 1-4-2 breathing. I breathe in and out deeply 10 times before starting. That can wake me up very nicely When you first start try 4 - 16 - 8 Try to repeat for 10 times If difficult go to 3 - 12 - 6 If easy go to 5 - 20 - 10 10 - 40 - 20 is probably a few weeks off - Was for me as a mild asthmatic could be easier for others |
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Post by Barrington on Aug 6, 2020 10:02:08 GMT
Only read this thread today , ok I tried it at the wrong time walking the dog , 10 strides breathing in , 40 strides holding , but no way could I breathe out for 20 , is this the recommended ratio Mike ? 10 - 40 - 20 is probably a few weeks off - Was for me as a mild asthmatic could be easier for others Did 10-40-20 this morning in bed , no problem with the 20 exhaling this time , I'll do the deep breaths before I start next time . I don't have any breathing issues so I found it wasn't difficult , is there any advantage stepping it up again Mike although I would think exhaling for 30 would be beyond me . |
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Post by MikeMusic on Aug 6, 2020 10:16:12 GMT
10 - 40 - 20 is probably a few weeks off - Was for me as a mild asthmatic could be easier for others Did 10-40-20 this morning in bed , no problem with the 20 exhaling this time , I'll do the deep breaths before I start next time . I don't have any breathing issues so I found it wasn't difficult , is there any advantage stepping it up again Mike although I would think exhaling for 30 would be beyond me . Oh that's interesting. My guess it will be good to go up as I believe it is holding the oxygen in the lungs Did you inhale and exhale fully ? |
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