by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 28, 2012 | Posture and Technique
1. Look where you want to go with soft eyes The number one mistake beginner mountain bikers make is focusing on the obstacles in the trail. The path of your bike follows your eyes. If you stare intently at the rock, tree, or root odds are you will hit them. Instead,...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 25, 2012 | Posture and Technique
When standing on the free throw line preparing to make the game winning basket you don’t want to spend your mental energy on the mechanics of throwing a basketball. The same is true for paying attention to your pedal stroke during a 100 mile road bike tour. In...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 31, 2012 | Posture and Technique
1. Uneven Shoe and Foot Wear The sole of your shoe can indicate a great deal about how you are striking the ground when engaged in a repetitive motion weight-bearing sport, such as running, walking or hiking. If there is more wear on the inner edge of your shoe, your...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 19, 2012 | Posture and Technique
In my ongoing quest to learn more about posture, injuries, and pain I began experimenting with the Alexander Technique (AT). What attracted me to this process is that AT develops awareness about moving and using the body efficiently during everyday activities –...
by Jessica Kisiel | Mar 14, 2012 | Posture and Technique
“Human beings are the only species of life which has the capability of interfering with its own growth. The human being tends to block this natural process by doubting his potential. He believes that if he can’t do something right away it’s because...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jan 22, 2012 | Posture and Technique
You have probably heard that yoga is good for you. The benefits of yoga are both physical – deeper flexibility, better posture, greater strength, improved lung function, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, and psychological – less stress, more calm,...
