Friday, 9 August 2013

Slog It Blog It, Keep Fit Friday!

Molly The Wally & The Minging Meerkat!

 A miniature weight has been designed to help people improve the strength of their thumbs. Jest yea not! The Thumbell was designed after new research revealed that 26 million Britons suffer thumb pain because of too much gadget use. The survey, commissioned by UK Telecoms company O2, found that 43 per cent of people have had thumb pain in the last five years. So it is Friday so go on get those thumbs in shape and here is how. 


TOP TIPS FOR THUMB HEALTH

Rest your forearms whenever you can
Use a light touch on the keypad of your computer and phone
Don’t grip your phone too hard
Keep your nails short
Use a touch screen
Watch your neck position as your neck is connected to your thumb muscles
See a hand therapist if you get thumb pain or other symptoms


Have a fabulous Keep Fit Friday all!
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  1. Mollie9 August 2013 at 09:40

    OMD Molly and Pip, I am laughing at that video.. our fingers ache after along spout on the computer, pawhaps we should invest in some DUMBbells..BOL xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  2. Pippa Sheltie9 August 2013 at 09:42

    Haha, that video was really funny Molly!
    I'm just glad I don't have thumbs or gadgets, although after blogging my thumbs could do with a rest!
    Pippa :)

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  3. Bella Roxy & Macdui9 August 2013 at 09:50

    Never knew the thumb muscles were connected to the neck......things you learn.

    Love the video.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  4. The Furries of Whisppy9 August 2013 at 10:26

    LOL! That video was really funny!

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  5. Castles Crowns and Cottages9 August 2013 at 12:27

    teeeheeee....both of you, BOTH OF YOU ARE TOO CUTE for me! What ever shall I do? PIPPY DEAREST, you are a lovely addition to Miz Molly's shenanigans, here! Miz Molly, GET 'EM GIRL! We know you have the paw strength to win!

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  6. 2browndawgs9 August 2013 at 12:38

    That video was the best...lol.

    Have a great weekend!

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  7. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom9 August 2013 at 12:56

    BOL BOL....

    PeeS.....My neck is connected to my thumb muscles??? Interesting! Now a vision comes to mind...peeps banging on their phones with their heads!

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  8. rinrinflu9 August 2013 at 13:35

    So practic and healthy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for following us:) We are so happy:)

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  9. Frankie Furter and Ernie9 August 2013 at 13:47

    We are laughin our Collars off here. THIS is a riot...
    Sorta makes us GLAD that the Peeps Stole all the THUMBS fur themselves.

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  10. The Daily Pip 9 August 2013 at 14:12

    My assistant totally needs this! She has lots of thumb pain from her job. I say it serves her right for leaving me all day

    Your pal, Pip

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  11. stellaroselong9 August 2013 at 14:25

    We saw this on television also, mom said they need to invent something for her neck cos she types all day. We loved that picture of you and pip!!!!
    Stella Rose

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  12. Fuzzy Tales9 August 2013 at 15:05

    Actually, we're glad we don't have thumbs. :-P

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  13. TexWisGirl9 August 2013 at 15:15

    that made me laugh! it was really well done!

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  14. Lady Malu ist angekommen..........9 August 2013 at 15:22

    Hi Molly - I´m glad to read this post - never thought that help is round the corner ....hihihiii. Have a wonderful sunny Friday and also such a good weekend.
    Wuff and LG
    Aiko

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  15. My Mind's Eye9 August 2013 at 15:24

    Hey Molly
    Mom is thinking all those folks who are texting might need to use the thumb weights.
    hugs madi your bfff

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  16. Anonymous9 August 2013 at 15:32

    Thumb bikini-wearer card holder in the ring! BOL!

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  17. Anonymous9 August 2013 at 15:42

    Could it be that I saw chicken nuggets in the video? LOL My mom only read "use a touch screen" - now she sings the "Begging-Opera" to my dad. Have a super Friday Molly

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  18. Brian's Home Blog9 August 2013 at 15:53

    That is thumbting else Molly!

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  19. Idaho PugRanch9 August 2013 at 15:57

    Too Funny! love the card holder thumb girl!
    hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  20. Anonymous9 August 2013 at 15:57

    Pfffttt. Too funny.

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  21. Unknown9 August 2013 at 16:07

    ROTFBOL!!! Are those thumbs training against Chicken Nuggets?!? Oh Molly, thank you so much for the HUGE laughs this morning! I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
    Oz

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  22. Sketching with Dogs9 August 2013 at 16:57

    Good grief what next! We seem to say that a lot don't we :)
    Those humans need to get some proper exercise like us dogs.
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  23. Lakeland adventures with Lola and Milo9 August 2013 at 18:19

    Thumbs up for that video lol

    Sheba.

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  24. GOOSE9 August 2013 at 18:22

    hummmm the thumb muscles is connected to the neck muscles. I would have thought that all the stupid places people text and stuff (driving, walking down a crowded sidewalk, in the grocery store, etc.) that the thumb muscle is connected to their butts. Cuz that's what they are using when they text in those places. Maybe they should "exercise" some common sense.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  25. Anonymous9 August 2013 at 18:42

    That thumb dumbbell is hilarious!

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  26. Anonymous9 August 2013 at 19:07

    Barharhar, Molly you cracked us up with that one, However, we ain't got any thumbs!

    The Mad Scots

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  27. Jackie Bouchard9 August 2013 at 19:19

    Those O2 folks make some darn funny videos. But the thumb/hand pain from working too much on the computer is not so fun! My hand/arm have been killing me lately. Guess I better start doing some of those thumb sit-ups!

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  28. Murphy9 August 2013 at 19:20

    Mom says FINALLY a sit-up she can do!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  29. Unknown9 August 2013 at 21:24

    Honestly Mol...HOW is it that hoomans rule the world...stoopid does not begin to describe them *BOL*

    Hope you have a grrrreat weekend xxx

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  30. GizmoGeodog9 August 2013 at 21:45

    Are you really sitting next to a squirrel Molly? I can't believe it's not bleeding stuffing already... That video has me LMBO but isn't the simple answer to just stop texting? ooops sorry guess that means i'm a philistine BOL!

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  31. Cathy Keisha9 August 2013 at 22:22

    Did you ever see how misshapen human thumbs are with all these gadgets they use? Soon they won't even be able to open our food cans. BTC, whatever it is, rip it to shreds.

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  32. Lapdog Creations9 August 2013 at 22:30

    ha ha Happy Friday!

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  33. A Tonk's Tail9 August 2013 at 22:55

    Ha, you JEST, but our human with her bum elbow has lost 43% of her strength in her thumb. And her fingers. And her wrist flexion. And her... Oh Bother. Why do WE even bother!?! She's using these as excuses not to take our dictation, so if we buy a thumbbell to help her get back into her fighting form, well...it's her money ANYways, so what do we have to lose? MOL!!

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  34. The Army of Four9 August 2013 at 23:05

    And the bipeds think we're somehow inferior because we don't have thumbs...
    Camo!

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  35. Seville at Nerissa's Life9 August 2013 at 23:08

    Oh, that movie is SO funny! I have to say though... the middle guy in the top picture? He looks the meanest.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  36. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥10 August 2013 at 02:00

    BOLOLOL - that video is hilarious!!!

    Have a great weekend.

    Woos - Phantom, Ciara, and Lightning

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  37. Anonymous10 August 2013 at 02:58

    Hmm, do they make this for dewclaws? 'Cause mine are puny! Hehehe :)

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  38. Little Reufus10 August 2013 at 03:57

    I lubbs yeu, Molly!!!

    Little Reufus

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  39. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 310 August 2013 at 04:36

    We would give this blog two thumbs up if we weren't dogs and had thumbs.

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  40. Kat10 August 2013 at 05:03

    I seriously wonder what these people will come up with next. Maybe, just maybe, when your thumbs hurt, it might be a sign to take a break from using gadgets!

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  41. SquirrelQueen10 August 2013 at 05:36

    MOL! That is too funny.
    Thanks for the laughs Molly.

    Purrs,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew

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  42. CATachresis10 August 2013 at 15:10

    We're rolling here!!! That video gets a thumbs (almost) up from us!! :)

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  43. Little Miss Titch10 August 2013 at 17:40

    hehehe you just crack me up sometimes Molly,xx Speedy

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  44. sprinkles11 August 2013 at 08:16

    I don't have a cell phone, so no texting for me.

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  45. AnnStaub12 August 2013 at 04:47

    Are those thumb weights real? lol... How about put the phone away and go do something else? ;) The thumb video was really cute.

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  46. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisaki13 August 2013 at 19:29

    hahahaha!

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  47. Melon15 August 2013 at 15:02

    Haha! I had to show Melon 'cause, well, I don't have thumbs... never needed them!
    Cocoa

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