by Jim Chaput | Aug 9, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Repetition is the master of adaptation. The more you repeat behaviors, the more likely they will stick. This works for good and bad habits. For your good habits, the easiest way to repetition is a routine. Find something you do every day and add on a good habit. If...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 8, 2019 | Jim's Blog
On Tuesday night, I picked up friends at the airport in Boston. Driving home, I almost followed an old habit and took the exit for 128 north. I caught myself at the last moment. It would have led me towards Swampscott where we used to live, a bit of a detour from...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 7, 2019 | Jim's Blog, Movement Drills
Here is one of my favorite balance drills. Give it a try and see how it feels. Test Range of motion (ROM) baseline: – Forward fold with straight legs (touch your toes or the floor) – Hip rotation to each side with feet under hips and palms together in...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 6, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If the student performs incorrectly, the coach should first look to themselves. When someone does something that looks different than what you intended, it might be that you were not clear in your explanation. One of the most challenging things is demonstrating simply...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 5, 2019 | Jim's Blog
I had an amusing experience with my wifi this week. It reminded me that the simplest solution is sometimes best. My router is in the basement, but I work on the ground floor. A few months ago, my wireless signal seemed a bit variable. so I bought a wifi extender. The...
