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	<title>Comments on: Science in Action: Why Did I Sleep So Well? (part 15)</title>
	<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/</link>
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		<title>by: Seth&#8217;s blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Why Did I Sleep So Well? directory</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/#comment-222762</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>[...] Science in Action: Why Did I Sleep So Well? (part 15) [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] Science in Action: Why Did I Sleep So Well? (part 15) [&#8230;]
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		<title>by: MT</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/#comment-222594</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Maybe adding a balance challenge to the one-bent-leg technique would make it more effective. Balance engages a whole host of additional supportive muscles, which may partially account for the original value of this technique (and why it hasn't been reported from more common leg exercises).

So perhaps try doing the bent-leg on some kind of wobble-board, being careful to ensure you're safe. Fitness centers sell variations of these devices, they are inexpensive, and balance is a great fitness element to work on anyway. Or a higher level challenge might be to try juggling. The cerebellum controls this type of coordination, and there is evidence of abnormalities in the cerebellum in dyslexia. Some researchers have claimed that very demanding physical challenges (hand-eye coordination at the same time as balancing, for instance) can ameliorate some symptoms of dyslexia, presumably by enhancing the function of this part of the brain.

Then add the one-armed handstand.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maybe adding a balance challenge to the one-bent-leg technique would make it more effective. Balance engages a whole host of additional supportive muscles, which may partially account for the original value of this technique (and why it hasn&#8217;t been reported from more common leg exercises).</p>
<p>So perhaps try doing the bent-leg on some kind of wobble-board, being careful to ensure you&#8217;re safe. Fitness centers sell variations of these devices, they are inexpensive, and balance is a great fitness element to work on anyway. Or a higher level challenge might be to try juggling. The cerebellum controls this type of coordination, and there is evidence of abnormalities in the cerebellum in dyslexia. Some researchers have claimed that very demanding physical challenges (hand-eye coordination at the same time as balancing, for instance) can ameliorate some symptoms of dyslexia, presumably by enhancing the function of this part of the brain.</p>
<p>Then add the one-armed handstand.
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		<title>by: Nathan Myers</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/#comment-222321</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Once you're in good enough shape, two-minute one-armed handstands ought to suffice for quite a while.  When you get to the point of tongue-stands, I think you'll need to think of something else.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Once you&#8217;re in good enough shape, two-minute one-armed handstands ought to suffice for quite a while.  When you get to the point of tongue-stands, I think you&#8217;ll need to think of something else.
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		<title>by: seth</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/#comment-222315</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Methuselah &#038; Stephen, thanks for the suggestions. Funny, I just threw away an old backpack...which I have now retrieved from the trash.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Methuselah &#038; Stephen, thanks for the suggestions. Funny, I just threw away an old backpack&#8230;which I have now retrieved from the trash.
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		<title>by: Stephen M (Ethesis)</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/#comment-222301</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:16:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>You can also do one legged squats once your legs get strong enough.

A full range squat is going to work a lot of the muscles in your leg (vs. a partial).

You can start with just bodyweight squats, all the way down and up, you don't need to use weight, but eventually switch to single leg squats when you are strong enough.

That should get the time down to a much shorter time.  Even a hundred body weight squats can be done in a couple-three minutes, and that is a large number.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can also do one legged squats once your legs get strong enough.</p>
<p>A full range squat is going to work a lot of the muscles in your leg (vs. a partial).</p>
<p>You can start with just bodyweight squats, all the way down and up, you don&#8217;t need to use weight, but eventually switch to single leg squats when you are strong enough.</p>
<p>That should get the time down to a much shorter time.  Even a hundred body weight squats can be done in a couple-three minutes, and that is a large number.
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		<title>by: Methuselah - Pay Now Live Later</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.sethroberts.net/2008/09/25/science-in-action-why-did-i-sleep-so-well-part-15/#comment-222247</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>Seth - have you considered adding weight? Apologies if you have discussed this earlier in the series. Seems like a good way to keep it simple but also keep the time down. A good quality weighted vest might do the job...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Seth - have you considered adding weight? Apologies if you have discussed this earlier in the series. Seems like a good way to keep it simple but also keep the time down. A good quality weighted vest might do the job&#8230;
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