Whether it’s a daily workout or an occasional activity like a hike, bike ride or paddle, it’s important to prepare our muscles. In the old days, when I was in high school and college, the only type of stretching we were taught was the type now called “static stretching.” We knew it was important to … Keep reading…
Cross country, or nordic, skiing is an awesome and fun winter sport that most anyone can do. It’s also one of the best all-around exercises for us. Here are some cross country ski basics to get you started… Why Cross Country Skiing is Great Cross county skiing is relatively inexpensive Unlike downhill (or alpine) skiing, … Keep reading…
Snowshoeing is one of the most accessible outdoor winter activities. It’s also one of the easiest to get started in. No athletic ability is required—if you can walk, you can snowshoe! Why Snowshoe? Snowshoeing is great exercise: It burns calories, revs your heart rate up and works your muscles all while being easy on your … Keep reading…
Run-walk-run? Isn’t that sort of like quitting? I used to think if I didn’t run the whole way I had somehow copped out. Not anymore! I don’t know of anyone else who’s encouraged this method more than Jeff Galloway. He’s a former Olympic marathoner, now in his 70s and still running marathons. He’s worked with … Keep reading…
Trail running is something I’d love to do more of, but haven’t yet. Mostly because I have to drive to all the trails! My daughter and I ran a half marathon a few years ago that was through some wooded trails in a local state park. It was gorgeous, especially since it was mid-October and … Keep reading…