In a world of high-intensity workouts and complex fitness routines, the simplest solution is sometimes the most effective. Walking, a fundamental human activity, offers a plethora of incredible benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional …
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Hiking with a Backpack Carrier
Hiking is a wonderful activity that allows you to explore nature and get some exercise while spending quality time with your family. However, hiking can become a bit more challenging when you have a baby …
Yoga Props: Where to Begin
Are you just coming to yoga and wondering where to begin? Selecting the right yoga props can make the difference between an uncomfortable experience and a fully engaged practice. Props are important for students to …
4 Tips for Building Lean and Sexy Muscle
When I started on my fitness journey, I set out to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time. As the weeks turned into months, I began to realize that the …
Four of the Best Peloton Spin Bike Alternatives
New year, new you? Indoor cycling is wildly popular right now, especially with the ongoing pandemic. If you have been looking ways to exercise from home, you may have considered a Peloton spin bike. The …
Urban Hiking: What You Should Pack
I regularly go urban hiking in and around my new town, and I am often asked suspiciously, “You went alone?!” As much as I love a family outing, I love spending time with myself too. …
Urban Hike: Planning an Amazing Workout
Like so many other outdoor activities, urban hiking is about goal setting, discovering new places, getting in a great workout, and being outdoors. Renewing the fun of nature hiking, the urban hike uses city and …
Urban Hiking: Hitting the Trail in the City
I love to walk. When we were in California, I hiked and walked as much as possible. There’s just something about being out in nature with nothing but the open road (or trail) in front …
Virtually Walking the Camino de Santiago Training Weeks 1 & 2
Wow! It has been an amazing couple of weeks getting back out on the trails and getting in some sunshine and walking the Camino de Santiago (virtually). It has finally warmed up here so I …
20 YouTube HIIT and Tabata Workouts to Get You Fit for Summer
HIIT and Tabata workouts are a quick and effective methods of boosting your cardiovascular fitness, torch calories, and increase your metabolism! If you are anything like me, you do not have a lot of time …
Want to Step Up Your Workouts? You Need to Read This First
What makes a successful workout program? The truth is, there are so many health and fitness programs promising to give exceptional results to users. With so many programs available, it can get intimidating selecting a …
We Are All In this Together
Everyone feels stress and anxiety during times of uncertainty. I know I certainly have been feeling a little bit of unease and insecurity lately. With everything that is going on, I wanted to just express …