I have been using an under-desk pedal exerciser [Click] for quite some time, to little effect. Three or four days ago I increased the drag a bit and doubled the amount of time I use it each day. This morning I could get up from bed quickly, easily, safely, and promptly walk to the bathroom with no lower back pain. Very nice. One can also put it on a table or bench and use it for arm and shoulder exercise. —Alan
Perhaps not unrelated: On days when I use the elliptical (walking machine) I feel significantly better. It is a bit difficult to climb up onto, which is why I don't use it every day. But it definitely helps.
Ah, I once tried a big elliptical and vowed never again. Instead I use this little one. Stamina in Motion Elliptical It even fits under a bed or table. I'm able to balance on it and even read a book while exercising. But! I began by holding onto the back of a chair in front of me, then using an old high chair to hold my book.
I love that this little elliptical is gentle on the knees. I imagine your pedal exerciser is quite similar, yes? My kids tell me it's more like riding a bike standing up than a true elliptical. I'm good with that.
Free coffee and pouring rain: Indonesians vote in world’s biggest one-day election [Click] “More than 20,000 seats up for grabs in election that spans three time zones, with divisive defence minister predicted to win [presidency.]” “Ballot papers are transported by planes, helicopters, speedboats and even ox-drawn cats [sic] . . .” ----Alan
✨💖✨SWEET!✨💖✨ I just got a Singing Valentine phone call from VT*Grand and her high school a cappella group "Sweet Transition"!! ❤️ I Want to Hold Your Hand by the Beatles was just right. They'll be singing hundreds of singing Valentines all through the school (and beyond) today. I feel so honoured to have received one! 🥰
HARRUMPH! HARRUMPH, I SAY! It looks like land line telephone service may be discontinued around here in the not too distant future. Among other reasons, there is ongoing theft of wires. Changing to one or multiple cell phones seems like a terrific nuisance to me, and expensive to boot. Do you know of a way to simulate land line service? When we get a phone call, after a little pause (during which we can pick up the call from any of four different extension phones distributed around the house) the call switches over to an answering machine. We don't have to keep recharging the receivers. We don't do text messaging, and don't want it. Any ideas would be welcome. ----Alzn
Around here VoIP -- Voice over Internet Protocol -- would be an alternative. That looks like a landline except the connection come in over your internet rather than a separate line
[Video] BREAKING: Major update on Trump's FIRST criminal trial [Click] Probably starts (with jury selection) March 25th. Standard operating procedure is that he can’t appeal until after he is tried, convicted, and sentenced. ——Alan
We finished all the pruning, including fruit trees, wisteria, roses, etc. and got all the cuttings into the trash cans. Next on to the back yard (already pruned the new growth, but will prune them harder to reduce them in size). ---Alan
Biden order attaches human rights conditions to US military aid, easing Democratic rift over Israel
ReplyDeleteThat is a step in the right direction.
Delete----Alan
'Bout time!
DeleteWhy Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So Quickly [Click] Legal bills.
ReplyDeleteHow Trump Warmed Up to His Daughter-in-Law [Click] Fits his M.O., all right. Pardon my prejudice, but I observe that she is a peroxide blonde.
——Alan
I have been using an under-desk pedal exerciser [Click] for quite some time, to little effect. Three or four days ago I increased the drag a bit and doubled the amount of time I use it each day. This morning I could get up from bed quickly, easily, safely, and promptly walk to the bathroom with no lower back pain. Very nice. One can also put it on a table or bench and use it for arm and shoulder exercise.
ReplyDelete—Alan
It is also now quite a bit easier to put on my socks, a not-insignificant improvement in quality of life.
Delete----Alan
Ocasio-Cortez Gives Full Support to Biden [Click]
Delete—Alan
Alan, that's great!
DeletePerhaps not unrelated: On days when I use the elliptical (walking machine) I feel significantly better. It is a bit difficult to climb up onto, which is why I don't use it every day. But it definitely helps.
Ah, I once tried a big elliptical and vowed never again.
DeleteInstead I use this little one.
Stamina in Motion Elliptical
It even fits under a bed or table.
I'm able to balance on it and even read a book while exercising.
But! I began by holding onto the back of a chair in front of me, then using an old high chair to hold my book.
I love that this little elliptical is gentle on the knees.
DeleteI imagine your pedal exerciser is quite similar, yes?
My kids tell me it's more like riding a bike standing up than a true elliptical.
I'm good with that.
Yes, it seems quite similar if used while sitting.
Delete-----Alan
Ocasio-Cortez Gives Full Support to Biden [Click]
ReplyDelete—Alan
Ukraine claims to have sunk Russian landing ship in drone attack [Click] It has been pointed out that dominance of a large body of water is difficult, but denial of it to the enemy is far easier.
ReplyDelete—Alan
A sustainable technique for catching tuna that goes back thousands of years is on the verge of extinction in Italy – but not for a lack of fish [Click]
ReplyDelete—Alan
Free coffee and pouring rain: Indonesians vote in world’s biggest one-day election [Click] “More than 20,000 seats up for grabs in election that spans three time zones, with divisive defence minister predicted to win [presidency.]” “Ballot papers are transported by planes, helicopters, speedboats and even ox-drawn cats [sic] . . .”
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Complex!
DeleteIt seems very popular. In Australia one needs an acceptable excuse to NOT vote.
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I do struggle to imagine an ox-drawn cat.
Delete----Alan
✨💖✨SWEET!✨💖✨
ReplyDeleteI just got a Singing Valentine phone call from VT*Grand and her high school a cappella group "Sweet Transition"!! ❤️ I Want to Hold Your Hand by the Beatles was just right. They'll be singing hundreds of singing Valentines all through the school (and beyond) today. I feel so honoured to have received one! 🥰
That's great!
DeleteThat rates a big gold star! For each member, for each call!
Delete----Alan
DT: “NY GOP candidate lost because she didn’t give MAGA the respect it deserves.”
ReplyDeleteWil: “I give MAGA the respect it deserves.
With both fingers.”
Yes! Let's all break out the Unicorn Hands for DT and MAGA! --Susan
ReplyDelete[Video] Joe Blogs: Russian Oil Exports Start to Collapse as Tankers refuse Russian Oil & India Cuts Imports from Russia [Click]
ReplyDelete—-Alan
HARRUMPH! HARRUMPH, I SAY!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like land line telephone service may be discontinued around here in the not too distant future. Among other reasons, there is ongoing theft of wires. Changing to one or multiple cell phones seems like a terrific nuisance to me, and expensive to boot. Do you know of a way to simulate land line service? When we get a phone call, after a little pause (during which we can pick up the call from any of four different extension phones distributed around the house) the call switches over to an answering machine. We don't have to keep recharging the receivers. We don't do text messaging, and don't want it. Any ideas would be welcome.
----Alzn
(Alzn is my new code name.)
Delete----Alan
Around here VoIP -- Voice over Internet Protocol -- would be an alternative. That looks like a landline except the connection come in over your internet rather than a separate line
DeleteI shall investigate, or at least bear it in mind. Thanks, Bill.
Delete----Alan
[Video] BREAKING: Major update on Trump's FIRST criminal trial [Click] Probably starts (with jury selection) March 25th. Standard operating procedure is that he can’t appeal until after he is tried, convicted, and sentenced.
ReplyDelete——Alan
We finished all the pruning, including fruit trees, wisteria, roses, etc. and got all the cuttings into the trash cans. Next on to the back yard (already pruned the new growth, but will prune them harder to reduce them in size).
ReplyDelete---Alan
Finished the pruning in the front yard, that is. Might have to give the heavenly bamboo (nandina domestica) a look.
Delete----Alan