Walking, especially outside and particularly amongst nature, seldom feels like exercise. The restorative effects seem to more than negate the actual effort of moving forward. That is in part because … Continue reading How Walking Benefits Both Body and Brain
We have all experienced a great deal of change over the past year. And as a result, many of us look, feel, and perhaps even act different than before. While … Continue reading Is Your Tech in Control? How to Break Free for the Better
While the shoulder is not a large muscle overall, its positioning on the body makes it rather unique in terms both function and aesthetic. As a result, it is important … Continue reading A Simple Guide for Cannonball Shoulders
"Starting is the hardest part." We've all heard this idiom, right? However, for many of us, this does not apply—especially in the category of fitness. Nearly everyone I've known in … Continue reading Ditch Goals to Create a System of Sustainable Motivation
In 2020, a global pandemic hogged the spotlight, and cast in shadow were many other trials facing individuals and societies around the world. It was a year of chaos, turmoil, … Continue reading Practice Perseverance During Trying Times
I will never forget one elementary school field trip in particular. We went to Playland, where before me loomed the iconic wooden roller coaster, its rickety rails trembling beneath a … Continue reading When “System Overload” is a Good Thing
Nobody wants to get injured, inside or outside of training. It hurts. It dampens progress. And it prevents us from participating in the activities we enjoy. To avoid this costly … Continue reading Knowing Thy Body: Avoiding Injury ≠ Avoiding Exercises
