When hiking with a group, the rule is to move as fast as the slowest hiker. This way everyone is together and can be supported if any problems arise. Sometimes it may mean that the stronger and faster hikers will carry the heavier items to help the slower hiker and empower them to do more….
What do you think of when you think of yoga? Chances are that it’s a physical practice that links breathing with movement to enhance relaxation. The focus for most of us is on the postures. In reality this is only one eighth of what yoga really is about. Learn about the Eight Limbs of Yoga….
Our spine is an important part of our body. While it protects the spinal cord and nerves, it also helps keep us upright. Yet, many of our daily activities are in front of our body and can increase the forces that pull us into a rounded hunchback position. Here are 5 moves for a healthy…
I was toward the end of a long 9 mile hike with over 3,800 feet of elevation gain when we came across a family with a sick teenage boy. Being a Wilderness First Responder, I checked in with them to see if I could help. It turned out that the boy had dehydration and heat…
I had my first tick bite the other day. This is pretty surprising with all the hiking I do. Honestly, it happened because I didn’t follow the majority of my own tips to avoid ticks. Living in an area with Lyme Disease, I really shouldn’t be slacking at all. Being outside should be fun and…
Three terms you may hear in fitness are range of motion, flexibility, and mobility. The first is definitely the most common, especially in the yoga space. The latter is a buzzword that may not always be used properly. It is beneficial to know the difference between all three terms. Range of Motion To begin, range…
I want to share a bit of my story, about how even though 2020 was challenging for me, it actually began in 2019. I’m summarizing the story and sharing the healing that I found helpful to help get me through this tumultuous time. Maybe some of what I did will help you as well. At…
I have been an athlete for most of my life. I swam competitively from the age of 13-19 even making it to the NCAA level. Working in fitness, my job has been pretty physical. At one point, I was hiking about 25 miles a week and teaching 4-5 fitness classes. During this time, I would…
Have you ever thought about working out like a President? This was in my head as I was thinking about what to do for class today. Biden loves his Peleton. Trump golfed. Obama was known to play basketball. George W Bush cycled. Clinton ran. Many early Presidents rode horses, swam, walked, and hunted. However, these…
Can you believe that 2020 is almost ending?! Part of me feels like they year didn’t happen and part of my thinks that we’re in 2024. I will say that entering 2021 feels like a wiping of the slate. Beginning the year with a new mindset from what we’ve learned in 2020. Let’s be honest,…